The 240SX Gets A Massive Big Brake Upgrade!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 ก.ย. 2024
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In today's video, the 240SX gets a 4-wheel big brake upgrade! Conversions like this are fairly common, but most of the time you'll only see it done to the front. I was adamant from the get-go that, if I did a conversion, it would need to be done to the front AND the rear so that everything matches. I ended up getting custom front and rear kits using WIlwood components. The front brakes consist of 13" slotted two-piece rotors and 6-piston calipers. The rear brakes consist of 12.2" slotted two-piece rotors and single-piston calipers that allow me to retain the parking brake. I also swapped in a brake booster and master cylinder from a Nissan 300ZX to balance everything out. All in all, this turned out INCREDIBLE! The brakes bite hard and are surprisingly easy to modulate. They fill up my wheels nicely and look stellar. Enjoy!
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Thanks again for having me out Kyle! Can’t wait for our road trip. #slaythedragon
Thanks for making the trip! I can't wait either, it's going to be epic!
Nice beard
thanks
Cool to see you guys on a project together
Parts list?
Awesome video! I was looking forward to this one since you teased me with the big brake kit at my house haha.
Yeah man, the wait was well worth it!
hey chris fix
Saabkyle04 I’m with Chris. I was waiting for months for this +chrisfix man ditto
"When you see your customer with new parts on his car"
Can you do one on the driftstang?
Nice to see a non-drift car 240 not getting ruined! So rare these days.
I gotta admit, adamlz's is drift car but it's really good looking and clean
ColeT12378 it was cleaner when he got it before he fucked it up
Another awesome video! This 240 is coming together SOOOOO nicely😮
Thanks so much!!
Saabkyle04 hi Kyle u r so inspiring
Thank you for your support!!
That was the best 240SX video yet!
Thanks bud!
Bro... the Humble Mechanic!!! sweet
AutOdometer thanks :)
AutOdometer p
I don't think I have seen a bad video from you
Well, I certainly appreciate that!
this is easily one of the most tasteful 240 builds ive ever had the pleasure of following. very inspirational! please crank out these videos faster!
Street Lethal Garage I’ll certainly try! Thank you so much! 🙌🏻
It's good to see a fellow TH-camr/Qualified Mechanic playing a part in your project car! It's very rare to see an actual Mechanic with a TH-cam channel and it's pretty successful with 150k+ subscribers!
Charles is the man, thankfully we live relatively close to each other. I'm sure we'll do some more stuff together as time goes on.
As an owner of a 240 for 26 years loving your videos! You are giving me some good ideas.
Great colab, a lot of respect for humble.mechanic and to saab for helping.
Im so happy for you Kyle, for your progress, for all you made, keep it in that way! Cheers from Argentina!
Thank you very much! I have a long way to go, but so eager to keep progressing!
You are going to kill it in the corners with late braking and no fade. Nicely done!!!
Thanks bud!
Kyle I did the powder coating and letter printing on those calipers !! Awesome that you’re doing it
So cool! They look awesome!
Vq35 Gabe I did not know that they were Powder coated
Yeah... those brakes are massive! A brake upgrade like this is largely unnecessary for most people, as upgraded pads and fluid will suffice for most enthusiasts. This kind of upgrade is more beneficial for someone who takes on endurance races and/or very high-speed courses. Though one benefit that may most may not "need" but want would be the improved brake feel upgraded calipers like these provide. I always wondered why Wilwood brakes are so popular with the DIY community, and the price (compared to competitors) as well as ease of installation seem to be why they have a following. Thanks for uploading!
Thank you for watching! Aesthetics were also important for me. Yeah, they drive great, but they also fill up the wheels nicely. The stock brakes looked terrible with the new wheels haha.
With some more work on the paint and a few cosmetic mods like taillights to make it more modern looking this is definitely one of my favourite 240's out there
I'm so excited to start on the exterior. I've already gotten everything I need, including 96% of the weatherstripping for the car!
Paint the caliper red it will increase at least 5Whp
R H A T nah it looks good in black
Yad .A he is obviously making a joke, lol
Kevin Diaz I Know im not that dumb
Write ChrisFix on the brake caliper. There will be an increase of 20-30 whp.
Just kidding
Humble Mechanic seems like Aaron Kaufmann’s twin brother.
Doodlebob So true! 😂
Yeah at first I thought it was the guy from GasMonkeys
Great video as always! I love your videos, you have great content! Keep up the great work!
Thanks my friend!
One thing I notice is hat the rear brake pads are very small. It doesn't seem like they would be doing that much to help with stopping. I know cars have a 70-30 front to back) braking characteristics but this seems more like 90 in front and 10 in back.
illstplaya They’re bigger than the original setup at least. I could have done a 4 piston setup, but I would have lost the parking brake. You possibly could have done a dual caliper setup, but I’m not sure how that would work with the stock parking brake. I don’t know what the exact bias is, but the new brakes sure do work great. They don’t lock up as much as one might expect and the pedal feel is really nice. I’m actually surprised it turned out as well as it did. Call me impressed 🤙🏻
those 2 piece rotors are sweet. i work at a factory that does alot of heat treating for Brembo, and i always enjoy seeing them come through. we also do a good amount of parts for GM, but those are a real pain.
As I had said to Charles earlier at one point, awesome collab!! I was pumped to see you two working together
It was so much fun!
Great video man. I like seeing someone restoring a car instead of throwing it away and get a new one.
Great job! Greetings from Paysandu, Uruguay!!!
Thanks so much for watching!
Great video Kyle. With the Humble Mechanic’s help I almost feel like I could do something like this. Almost.
Definitely, he's a confidence builder, that's for sure!
Those are some massive break disks
Sebastian Altomare *brake
Yessir!
Yes! Another 240SX video! I was about to close the browser and do something else when I got the notification on my phone
Fantastic! Enjoy!
finally just the type of 240 build i like!
Thanks for watching!
I like these videos a lot, man. This is a great addition to the channel because it shows a cool transition of the car and it highlights you. Keep up the good work.
Both you and chris have inspired me, me and my uncle are thinking about making his 67' corvette into a project car
Oh god those brakes are awesome! Looks incredible with the wheels you have too. Such a clean build.
I appreciate that Alex!
You are wasting money because red calipers add power.
badboy 25 colored calipers = +100 horsepower
Hahaha, so true!
Or even better. Paint the powder coated wilwood caliper.
XD
Very cool video Kyle! It was cool meeting you at Venice Beach on your road to SEMA Tour. The car is sweet!
Likewise! Thanks a lot!
Brakes are never overkill man! Nice upgrade
Thanks!!
thats really what you are into. nice to watch someone like you so happy about what you are doing! :)
Great to see you do your own work Kyle! I'm going to order the Racing Brake BBK next year for my '15 Viper. Looking forward to doing the install myself.
Finally i can't wait to see the rb swap this is my fav 240 on TH-cam right now
I appreciate that Warren! Hopefully it'll be ready to swap sometime in December.
Well done Kyle.. You kept my attention throughout the entirety of the video... I can't wait for more!
So happy to hear it, thanks Stan!
Another great video Kyle! You were one of the first channels I found back in 2010. Feels like yesterday when you got your Genesis coupe. Keep up the great work dude!
Thanks so much for all of your support over the years!! :)
I like owners like Kyle and Chris. They reallt take care of their cars :D
That 240SX is looking great! Awesome job Kyle! Congrats!
Thanks Miguel!
Awesome brakes,fits well in your wheels!
Time for some serious mechanical changes!Keep going saabkyle!
They're coming :) Thank you!
Man I wish they made an actual kit for my truck instead of the weird mismatch of parts I have on it to have good brakes. Awesome choice on the Wilwoods by the way.
Thanks man, I had my reservations about this too as this was a custom assembled kit, but it turned out great in the end.
Before this project started,
Nissan 240: oh, now I will just be another drift car.
Saabkyle04: no. You won't
This restomod is coming along nicely for sure! Great video!
Thanks Ben!
this is such a cool build!! you keep it classy with no fancy bling shit or stupid ricer kits. you add quality stuff and it looks really cool
Thanks a lot!!
That's a mighty fine lookin' 240sx you got there, Kyle!
Thanks Tivon!
Is that discount Aaron koufman
Graison Parson maybe he’s a discount me...
Pretty much
HumbleMechanic he is a discount you
That is a sweet brake setup for sure
Glad your doing a project car like this. Respect,
love this serie about the 240 it's even better than a mcm project ^^
Those guys are awesome, I have so much to learn haha.
yes their show is fun to watch
yours is more detailed and useful
Love this project, and am really enjoying watching it take shape.
There's lots more to do, thanks for sticking with it!!
So, after years of "don't use your phone at a gas station", now we have to.....
Chrisfix Kyle and humble mechanic are awesome
Gandalf the Brake, is that you
14:06 Gas-powered fuel dispenser engaged!:D
COOL The 240SX Gets A Massive Big Brake Upgrade!
If there is a shake in the brake pedal it’s a willwood problem on the rotors so if you need to contact willwood if there is a shake they will send you some new rotors
There's no shake, everything is smooth and solid feeling.
Awesome stuff Kyle, I'm really digging these 240SX vids!
Thanks!!
cool vid and the humble mechanic is awesome guy
Thanks so much :)
I would recommend you to show how to install it more clearly, because some people don’t get it. Like how to let the rotor stay in place, you didn’t show us that we should use the lug nuts to hold it in place.
I will definitely be doing this with my 1998 s10
Death Sweet
That's overkill considering that your s10 isn't that powerful or fast.
Use Trollgun 01 my bad I meant restoring the car like Kyle is restoring his Saab. I love that s10
Best Speeding Citation I ever got was on the Dragon.
Same 6 piston Wilwood kit i have on my G35 :) _ i went with slotted rotors thinking i would track it but have yet too.
Can’t wait for the Kia Stinger!!!!
Nice! I hope to get a 240. They are really nice cars!
Thanks! It's a great car to learn on too. You can literally do anything you want, there's so much aftermarket support. Plus, it's relatively simple (no ABS, no airbags, no stability control, etc.)
Model6trucks ikr
The car looks like it's working like a new car.
SK04. Cool guy.😎
This'll be the second RB 240 I've seen on TH-cam.
The first was Kalvin's RB20 240, I wonder who will make more power in the end. Probably Kalvin's but who knows.
It's not a competition haha, Kalvin is one talented dude, his 240 is awesome.
Kyle please Install some type of switch and park it in a garage. These things can get stolen very easy.
Damn that gas station is like 10 mins away 😂
I seen your five lug conversion on Chris fix. Awesome build man
maaaaannn, torquing two-piece rotors is so zen...
I laughed at Kyle's gloves beacause it's ripped hahahaha
a 240 that's not gonna be drifeted. wow. I'm subscribing and following this build :D
Trust me this is not overkill on a 20+ year old Nissan that's soon going to have a beast heart lol
Yeaahhh buddy! XD
Chirsfix needs to do it in his driftstang
I would recommend painting the Brake Booster...
I live near the dragon! Such a fun road.
This is an awesome brake kit! I just bought a 240sx and I want to do this brake kit also, would you mind if I asked where you were able to find the kit for the rear? I’ve looked everywhere with no luck. Thanks again and keep it going! ✌🏼
I would have liked to see a stock vs. upgraded brakes in terms of 60 to 0.
I would have had no way to measure that without taking it to a track, but cool idea! Good to know for possible future projects.
Would a 300zx steering rack help at all? The 300zx is much more direct and it looks like you're giving a lot of input.
I'm honestly not sure, I've never thought about that, nor have I heard of it being done. I'm going to dig into that and see.
Time for a bodykit, spoiler, tint, and turbocharging 😍
vauuvvv its great .. you work clean every time ..
pressed like, before I watched the video
Awesome Kyle
Great video!! What is the minimum size wheels and offset can you use for the big brake set up?
Is it Necessary on all Vehicles to Upgrade the brake booster and master cylinder when changing to a Big Brake Kit?
I’ll see them
I love your restomod
Thank you!!
Two of my favourite TH-camrs :)
:-)
You should always to build videos and please do every time.
My first project car might be a 98 Subaru Legacy wagon, Miata, 240sx
Another outstanding video!
Thank you!!!
does this reduce brake distance... or it just help reduce heating and repeated stops on a track
what size wheels did you use with those? Im wondering if a similar kit would fit in 17'' wheels
great build. Does anyone know where I can get the rear components and brackets?
Hey buddy! If you’re ever in the area I’d love for you to do a review on my 400,000 mile E39 M5! I’m in Georgia, and I see you haven’t had one in your channel. Been following you for years!
From where you bought the wilwood kit can you post the link please
I have a question, if you change the brake system of a car which has ABS, does it affect the ABS operating? Sorry for my english if it bad, but I did my best, I'm french
Please make an Audi Rs6 2003 review! Please can’t find a review anywhere on it
Great video! Please reverse the play list so people could watch in chronological order instead of backwards :)