The 240SX Gets A Massive Big Brake Upgrade!
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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!
**A huge thanks to The Humble Mechanic for taking his time to walk me through this process! Check out his channel and don't forget to subscribe! / humblemechanic
**Previous 240SX build update (Interior Restoration Part 2):
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Thanks again for having me out Kyle! Can’t wait for our road trip. #slaythedragon
@saabkyle04
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for making the trip! I can't wait either, it's going to be epic!
@XxGorillaGodxX
6 жыл бұрын
Nice beard
@HumbleMechanic
6 жыл бұрын
thanks
@GETUPANDGO
6 жыл бұрын
Cool to see you guys on a project together
@Nickh97
6 жыл бұрын
Parts list?
Awesome video! I was looking forward to this one since you teased me with the big brake kit at my house haha.
@saabkyle04
6 жыл бұрын
Yeah man, the wait was well worth it!
@leewakefield737
6 жыл бұрын
hey chris fix
@dickpickles1925
6 жыл бұрын
Saabkyle04 I’m with Chris. I was waiting for months for this +chrisfix man ditto
@trevordg419
6 жыл бұрын
"When you see your customer with new parts on his car"
@abuyousif5942
6 жыл бұрын
Can you do one on the driftstang?
Nice to see a non-drift car 240 not getting ruined! So rare these days.
@ColeT_43
6 жыл бұрын
I gotta admit, adamlz's is drift car but it's really good looking and clean
@kanggoo57
6 жыл бұрын
ColeT12378 it was cleaner when he got it before he fucked it up
Another awesome video! This 240 is coming together SOOOOO nicely😮
@saabkyle04
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!!
@bryanlowe5807
6 жыл бұрын
Saabkyle04 hi Kyle u r so inspiring
@saabkyle04
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your support!!
@masterdriver132
6 жыл бұрын
That was the best 240SX video yet!
@saabkyle04
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks bud!
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!
@saabkyle04
6 жыл бұрын
Street Lethal Garage I’ll certainly try! Thank you so much! 🙌🏻
Bro... the Humble Mechanic!!! sweet
@HumbleMechanic
6 жыл бұрын
AutOdometer thanks :)
@spenserhow6275
5 жыл бұрын
AutOdometer p
I don't think I have seen a bad video from you
@saabkyle04
6 жыл бұрын
Well, I certainly appreciate that!
It's good to see a fellow KZreadr/Qualified Mechanic playing a part in your project car! It's very rare to see an actual Mechanic with a KZread channel and it's pretty successful with 150k+ subscribers!
@saabkyle04
6 жыл бұрын
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.
Great colab, a lot of respect for humble.mechanic and to saab for helping.
As an owner of a 240 for 26 years loving your videos! You are giving me some good ideas.
Im so happy for you Kyle, for your progress, for all you made, keep it in that way! Cheers from Argentina!
@saabkyle04
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! I have a long way to go, but so eager to keep progressing!
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.
Great video as always! I love your videos, you have great content! Keep up the great work!
@saabkyle04
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks my friend!
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!
@saabkyle04
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for all of your support over the years!! :)
Well done Kyle.. You kept my attention throughout the entirety of the video... I can't wait for more!
@saabkyle04
6 жыл бұрын
So happy to hear it, thanks Stan!
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.
This restomod is coming along nicely for sure! Great video!
@saabkyle04
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ben!
You are going to kill it in the corners with late braking and no fade. Nicely done!!!
@saabkyle04
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks bud!
That 240SX is looking great! Awesome job Kyle! Congrats!
@saabkyle04
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Miguel!
Awesome stuff Kyle, I'm really digging these 240SX vids!
@saabkyle04
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks!!
As I had said to Charles earlier at one point, awesome collab!! I was pumped to see you two working together
@saabkyle04
6 жыл бұрын
It was so much fun!
thats really what you are into. nice to watch someone like you so happy about what you are doing! :)
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!!!
@saabkyle04
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for watching!
That is a sweet brake setup for sure
Both you and chris have inspired me, me and my uncle are thinking about making his 67' corvette into a project car
Glad your doing a project car like this. Respect,
Oh god those brakes are awesome! Looks incredible with the wheels you have too. Such a clean build.
@saabkyle04
6 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that Alex!
Very cool video Kyle! It was cool meeting you at Venice Beach on your road to SEMA Tour. The car is sweet!
@saabkyle04
6 жыл бұрын
Likewise! Thanks a lot!
Humble Mechanic seems like Aaron Kaufmann’s twin brother.
@saabkyle04
6 жыл бұрын
Doodlebob So true! 😂
@colla555
6 жыл бұрын
Yeah at first I thought it was the guy from GasMonkeys
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.
Love this project, and am really enjoying watching it take shape.
@saabkyle04
6 жыл бұрын
There's lots more to do, thanks for sticking with it!!
Yes! Another 240SX video! I was about to close the browser and do something else when I got the notification on my phone
@saabkyle04
6 жыл бұрын
Fantastic! Enjoy!
Brakes are never overkill man! Nice upgrade
@saabkyle04
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks!!
Great video Kyle. With the Humble Mechanic’s help I almost feel like I could do something like this. Almost.
@saabkyle04
6 жыл бұрын
Definitely, he's a confidence builder, that's for sure!
I like owners like Kyle and Chris. They reallt take care of their cars :D
Awesome brakes,fits well in your wheels! Time for some serious mechanical changes!Keep going saabkyle!
@saabkyle04
6 жыл бұрын
They're coming :) Thank you!
That's a mighty fine lookin' 240sx you got there, Kyle!
@saabkyle04
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tivon!
cool vid and the humble mechanic is awesome guy
@HumbleMechanic
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much :)
Great video!! What is the minimum size wheels and offset can you use for the big brake set up?
Before this project started, Nissan 240: oh, now I will just be another drift car. Saabkyle04: no. You won't
Another outstanding video!
@saabkyle04
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!!
Where did you get the these kits? I'm trying to do this same thing for my s13 :)
Great video!!!!
Awesome Kyle
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
@saabkyle04
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot!!
I seen your five lug conversion on Chris fix. Awesome build man
Thanks for the video. Who makes the front and rear brake kits that you have in the video? Is it direct from Wilwood?
Kyle I did the powder coating and letter printing on those calipers !! Awesome that you’re doing it
@saabkyle04
6 жыл бұрын
So cool! They look awesome!
@chaoszombie9995
6 жыл бұрын
Vq35 Gabe I did not know that they were Powder coated
vauuvvv its great .. you work clean every time ..
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.
@saabkyle04
6 жыл бұрын
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 🤙🏻
great build. Does anyone know where I can get the rear components and brackets?
Nice work 👍🏽👍🏽
Paint the caliper red it will increase at least 5Whp
@Yada_690
6 жыл бұрын
R H A T nah it looks good in black
@Kevin09210
6 жыл бұрын
Yad .A he is obviously making a joke, lol
@Yada_690
6 жыл бұрын
Kevin Diaz I Know im not that dumb
@atarvhegde5210
3 жыл бұрын
Write ChrisFix on the brake caliper. There will be an increase of 20-30 whp. Just kidding
love your videos dude!!
finally just the type of 240 build i like!
@saabkyle04
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
Same 6 piston Wilwood kit i have on my G35 :) _ i went with slotted rotors thinking i would track it but have yet too.
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! ✌🏼
So, after years of "don't use your phone at a gas station", now we have to.....
Gandalf the Brake, is that you
Finally i can't wait to see the rb swap this is my fav 240 on KZread right now
@saabkyle04
6 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that Warren! Hopefully it'll be ready to swap sometime in December.
Two of my favourite KZreadrs :)
@saabkyle04
6 жыл бұрын
:-)
what size wheels did you use with those? Im wondering if a similar kit would fit in 17'' wheels
What did you use to paint the underside? Just black paint? Asking for a friend lol
14:06 Gas-powered fuel dispenser engaged!:D
hey bro where did you buy this kit from i got a s14 looking for same setup
From where you bought the wilwood kit can you post the link please
Those are some massive break disks
@atleewise5731
6 жыл бұрын
Sebastian Altomare *brake
@saabkyle04
6 жыл бұрын
Yessir!
What rear brake kit is that or where did you get it? I have the Wilwood Superlite kit on the front of my S13 and am struggling to find a rear kit to go with it.
Having a very hard time finding a big brake kit like this for my 89 240sx. I don't need one that powerful, and I'm still running 4 lug. Where did you find a full kit and how much was it roughly?
Brother,how you got the brake calipers...?
You clean those rotors before installing them?
I love your restomod
@saabkyle04
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
a 240 that's not gonna be drifeted. wow. I'm subscribing and following this build :D
Is it Necessary on all Vehicles to Upgrade the brake booster and master cylinder when changing to a Big Brake Kit?
Im new to these vids and I'm not sure what your doing with this car, like is the final outcome a drift car or like a track day or race car
Where did you purchase the front and rear kits from?
Do you have a part number or link to the kit or kits you used
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
@saabkyle04
6 жыл бұрын
I'm so excited to start on the exterior. I've already gotten everything I need, including 96% of the weatherstripping for the car!
beautiful car
What kit is this? I don't see it listed on Wilwood's site.
does this reduce brake distance... or it just help reduce heating and repeated stops on a track
I live near the dragon! Such a fun road.
Chrisfix Kyle and humble mechanic are awesome
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!
@saabkyle04
6 жыл бұрын
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.
Is that discount Aaron koufman
@HumbleMechanic
6 жыл бұрын
Graison Parson maybe he’s a discount me...
@leightonandrade8755
6 жыл бұрын
Pretty much
@leightonandrade8755
6 жыл бұрын
HumbleMechanic he is a discount you
Nice! I hope to get a 240. They are really nice cars!
@saabkyle04
6 жыл бұрын
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.)
@GreenHawkDrive
6 жыл бұрын
Model6trucks ikr
what model wilwoods are those for the rear?
Hey Kyle, what part number(s) did you get for the rears? I'm struggling to find the same setup
@erickcervantes3151
2 жыл бұрын
same
How much was this kit? Is it possible to still get it from Wilwood?
COOL The 240SX Gets A Massive Big Brake Upgrade!
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
Love this carrr
Hey kyle, what spray paint did you use in the wheel wells?
@saabkyle04
6 жыл бұрын
Engine enamel, I think it was duplicolor
I have to ask, How many miles you got on the odometer? :)
What dashcam do you use Kyle?
love this serie about the 240 it's even better than a mcm project ^^
@saabkyle04
6 жыл бұрын
Those guys are awesome, I have so much to learn haha.
@shibbi972
6 жыл бұрын
yes their show is fun to watch yours is more detailed and useful
Need to figure out what kit you used! I’m looking to do the same
@kinslayergaming3159
3 жыл бұрын
Me too
Been watching your videos. Hope to restomod my 240, as well. Nice brake set-up. One question: why choose the Wilwood kit over the NA 300 ZX brake swap?
@saabkyle04
6 жыл бұрын
The 300ZX swap is the best value for dollar by far. Some companies even make big brake kits using 300ZX calipers. I went with these because of the size and that they would almost completely fill up my wheels. I was worried that Z32s would still look too small with the 17" wheels. The Wilwoods are not necessary by any means, but I'm happy I did it. Thanks for watching!
Damn that gas station is like 10 mins away 😂
what model or part are the caliper bracket??