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Old 09-28-2016, 02:48 PM   #1
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Project Mu Brake upgrade help/advice/information

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This Is my first post in regards to looking for help so if I left anything out please feel free to leave a comment or any questions, but under no conditions shit talk in my thread

I currently have JDM S14 front 5 lug and I'm trying to find out if anyone has put on or upgraded to Project Mu front calipers.

My main concerns are
What rim size is my minimum?
Would I have to upgrade the S14 brake booster?
If you have installed them do you have part numbers?

Thanks in advance
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You're talking like the $3k project mu big brakes?
You should probably email them.
Bigger brakes you'll probably want a bigger master cylinder.

Just speculating here, I only took 5 seconds on PJM's website to find their brakes up a 355mm rotor and the height of the caliper is roughly 3 inches in height
The rotor is a little more than 1" Bigger than the 350z track rotor which clears 17s

EDIT: 5 more seconds of googling, ctsv uses a 380mm rotor and clears 17s

Spoke design and offset are going to be critical too
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You're talking like the $3k project mu big brakes?
You should probably email them.
Bigger brakes you'll probably want a bigger master cylinder.

Just speculating here, I only took 5 seconds on PJM's website to find their brakes up a 355mm rotor and the height of the caliper is roughly 3 inches in height
The rotor is a little more than 1" Bigger than the 350z track rotor which clears 17s

EDIT: 5 more seconds of googling, ctsv uses a 380mm rotor and clears 17s

Spoke design and offset are going to be critical too

I didn't email project mu but I did email evasive because they seem to have an S14 / S15 kit and I'm hoping THEY might be able to steer me in the right direction.

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You're talking like the $3k project mu big brakes?
You should probably email them.
EDIT: 5 more seconds of googling, ctsv uses a 380mm rotor and clears 17s

Spoke design and offset are going to be critical too
whoa. how did you find all this information??? that's amazing! its almost like you have a computer; a computer with access to a global network of information, an "internet" so to speak.

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I didn't email project mu but I did email evasive because they seem to have an S14 / S15 kit and I'm hoping you might be able to steer me in the right direction.
they just fucking DID.

THIS is why threads get flamed and shit on. People do ZERO research, then come in here looking for answers, then ignore them when they're given.
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whoa. how did you find all this information??? that's amazing! its almost like you have a computer; a computer with access to a global network of information, an "internet" so to speak.



they just fucking DID.

THIS is why threads get flamed and shit on. People do ZERO research, then come in here looking for answers, then ignore them when they're given.


Thanks for your input.
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Just curious, why choose the overly expensive Project Mu BBK instead of something more cost-effective like Wilwood, StopTech or AP Racing? Is it a show car or something?
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Just curious, why choose the overly expensive Project Mu BBK instead of something more cost-effective like Wilwood, StopTech or AP Racing? Is it a show car or something?

Simplest way I can explain it is personal preference and just because I like burning money lol.

But it's the same kind of idea where some guys love meaty tires and some guys like -10 degree camber on rubber bands always comes down to personal preference.
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I'd bet ctsv offers similar or better performance for 1/3 the cost. ($1200 for 6 piston)
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I'd bet ctsv offers similar or better performance for 1/8th the cost

I won't argue that the cost for performance is probably more than most set ups
I have a friend who did the Willowood front big brake upgrade cost was reasonable and performance was good for a 420hp car.
As I stated before if I can go with Project Mu I would prefer it
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Hi

This Is my first post in regards to looking for help so if I left anything out please feel free to leave a comment or any questions, but under no conditions shit talk in my thread

I currently have JDM S14 front 5 lug and I'm trying to find out if anyone has put on or upgraded to Project Mu front calipers.

My main concerns are
What rim size is my minimum?
Would I have to upgrade the S14 brake booster?
If you have installed them do you have part numbers?

Thanks in advance
you will clear certain BBK friendly wheels such as CE28, ZE40 and aggressive TE37V faces but will have better options in 18" full reverse wheels. certain stepped lipped wheels will clear but disk/face offset will all come into play.

PMU only has a front kit designed for the S14. You can make rear 370Z/G37 kit fit the rear but won't be cheap.

as for the booster question, if your car was auto and have a auto bmc then you'll be fine. if you have a original MT car then you should change to a Z32 bmc.

PMU orders are currently a min 4month ETA.
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you will clear certain BBK friendly wheels such as CE28, ZE40 and aggressive TE37V faces but will have better options in 18" full reverse wheels. certain stepped lipped wheels will clear but disk/face offset will all come into play.

PMU only has a front kit designed for the S14. You can make rear 370Z/G37 kit fit the rear but won't be cheap.

as for the booster question, if your car was auto and have a auto bmc then you'll be fine. if you have a original MT car then you should change to a Z32 bmc.

PMU orders are currently a min 4month ETA.

Hey Thanks for the reply rebornS14

Wheels are TE37 in 18×9.5 +12 but I'd be willing to change if necessary.

Rears will be staying the S14 JDM ones for now.

Car is manual but not sure if the booster came from a manual, Booster is also JDM S14 which from what I can tell is the "thicker" booster

But you've definitely helped me
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Hey Thanks for the reply rebornS14

Wheels are TE37 in 18×9.5 +12 but I'd be willing to change if necessary.

Rears will be staying the S14 JDM ones for now.

Car is manual but not sure if the booster came from a manual, Booster is also JDM S14 which from what I can tell is the "thicker" booster

But you've definitely helped me

i have 18x9.5 +22 TE37SL in the front and they clear with room to spare.
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i have 18x9.5 +22 TE37SL in the front and they clear with room to spare.

Ah ok. So might need new front rims.
Still ok lol
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i have 18x9.5 +22 TE37SL in the front and they clear with room to spare.
Can you fit 17s? Or 18 is a must?
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depends on the wheel but will clear most 17" as long as they are not step lipped.

I have TE37V Mark II now and they are stepped but clear without any issues.


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depends on the wheel but will clear most 17" as long as they are not step lipped.

I have TE37V Mark II now and they are stepped but clear without any issues.




Oh ok nice.
I was planning on running R33 GTR rims.
Thank you for the great information
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