Brake Job and Intake Swap Complete

[billsclk430]

Here are some pics of my changes. The brake setup is Akebono ceramic pads and ATE Premium rotors with a little ceramic caliper paint for looks. The pic of the front wheel is after 500 miles driven and no wash. What dust there is doesn't show up as it is the same color as the wheel.

[Rashman]

Originally Posted by billsclk430

Here are some pics of my changes. The brake setup is Akebono ceramic pads and ATE Premium rotors with a little ceramic caliper paint for looks. The pic of the front wheel is after 500 miles driven and no wash. What dust there is doesn't show up as it is the same color as the wheel.

Good job mate! Looks great.

The brake dust aspect is great too... I hate having to re-clean the wheels or give them a quick dusting after a couple of short trips.

[rlwatson]

Originally Posted by billsclk430

Here are some pics of my changes. The brake setup is Akebono ceramic pads and ATE Premium rotors with a little ceramic caliper paint for looks. The pic of the front wheel is after 500 miles driven and no wash. What dust there is doesn't show up as it is the same color as the wheel.

Yeah, I just did my brakes a month ago and I used the Akebono Euro Ceramic Pads. I can't believe the difference in brake dust. In fact, there is none that I can see. I love those pads. For rotors, I went with the Brembo Sport Performance Drilled/Slotted Rotors. And I flushed the system and filled it with Brembo Sport 500+ Brake Fluid.

SilkRod

[Rashman]

Originally Posted by rlwatson

.... For rotors, I went with the Brembo Sport Performance Drilled/Slotted Rotors. And I flushed the system and filled it with Brembo Sport 500+ Brake Fluid....

..well when you put it like that, why the devil not?!

[da_guitarist]

why, that's a fine lookin airbox bill!

thanks for the notes about the pads! i haven't decided anything about changing the exhaust around. warranty issues....

[deyainrdy4ds]

wow! wheres the brakedust...i fkin hate my brakedust buildup ....im gunna have to get some damn ceramic pads i guess

[billsclk430]

Originally Posted by da_guitarist

why, that's a fine lookin airbox bill!

thanks for the notes about the pads! i haven't decided anything about changing the exhaust around. warranty issues....

Ha Ha! Thanks Z. I used a heat gun to work the 430 intake tubes onto the 55 box and zip tied 'em on. Perfect!

The Akebono pads are well worth the investment. You keep me advised about the exhaust. Oh yeah, I just "clay barred" my car and it came out grrreat.

[emro1205]

Will you be able to use the akebono ceramics pads on a stock rotors or replacing the rotors is a must?

[billsclk430]

You can use Akebonos on stock rotors. Just be sure there is enough of them left. Specs are in the DIY section.