Another big brake company

[andrewmp6]

I found this on abs power brakes site http://www.abspowerbrake.com/bigbrake.html

[DjS71]

Wonder if the use different calipers in the front than the ones pictured. Looks as though they're wasting that extra inch of rotor.

[smashingchuck]

I'm really liking those 14.5's but I'm also curious about the fit with the rotors?

Anyone have prices?

[68 short step]

i ordered a set, and will let ya know bout the fit soon

[mrenj23]

2nd prices??

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by mrenj23

2nd prices??

x 3

[68 short step]

you'll have to contact them, but doug there, said its 3600$... that includes everything
drop spindles, drilled slotted rotors, brake lines, electric master cyl., everything neccessery to install.... so we'll see how well the kit goes together....

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by 68 short step

you'll have to contact them, but doug there said its 3600$... that includes everything
drop spindles, drilled slotted rotors, brake lines, electric master cyl., everything neccessery to install.... so we'll see how well the kit goes together....

Front and rear?

[68 short step]

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Front and rear?

yes front and rear. 14.5" rotors and 13" rear...

[stunna]

Originally Posted by 68 short step

you'll have to contact them, but doug there, said its 3600$... that includes everything
drop spindles, drilled slotted rotors, brake lines, electric master cyl., everything neccessery to install.... so we'll see how well the kit goes together....

Dam!! thats high! I like big brake kits and all but do you really need 14.5 inch rotors? Not to hate on the guys who can afford it and want it, all I'm saying is do u really need this for daily drivers, show vehicles? Sounds like you would need for a track truck.

[scotts62]

Originally Posted by 68 short step

you'll have to contact them, but doug there, said its 3600$... that includes everything
drop spindles, drilled slotted rotors, brake lines, electric master cyl., everything neccessery to install.... so we'll see how well the kit goes together....

na im good ill stick with my 9inch with and stock 74 front crossmember with disc all 4 corners

Originally Posted by stunna

Damn!! thats high! I like big brake kits and all but do you really need 14.5 inch rotors? Not to hate on the guys who can afford it and want it, all I'm saying is do u really need this for daily drivers, show vehicles? Sounds like you would need for a track truck.

Yeah im with you there...
I can do a whole lot to my truck for $3600

[68 short step]

if you price simular kits from bear, wilwood, ssbc you'll find that this kit is priced about par with the other manufactures.... but what this kit has to offer the others dont, is their all electric powerbooster/master cyl. setup (which is 1G by itself)...

[andrewmp6]

I know the calipers are copies of the mustang Kelsey - Hayes 4 piston used 64-69.But the pistons are a lot bigger tho.Yeah there priced about the same as a big disc kit from anywhere else but the one piece rotor would be nicer then the 2 piece most others use.

[chevy_mike]

Sure hope you have much better luck with the electric boster setup then my buddy did. After a number of attempts to get it (and the whole brake system) to work correctly, we pulled everything and went with a Baer setup and a Hydraboast. Works awesome now!

[andrewmp6]

They have a Hydraboast and normal brake booster if you want to use those im sure you can.

[chevy_mike]

Originally Posted by andrewmp6

They have a Hydraboast and normal brake booster if you want to use those im sure you can.

Yeah but by the point he decided to swap everything, he had already had them replace the electric booster once and the rear brake kit (not the big brake kit you show) was based off the Cadilac calipers, which is a craptasic system and never got to work correctly. He had a ton of money into the car and just went with a known good system.

[68 short step]

Originally Posted by chevy_mike

Sure hope you have much better luck with the electric boster setup then my buddy did. After a number of attempts to get it (and the whole brake system) to work correctly, we pulled everything and went with a Baer setup and a Hydraboast. Works awesome now!

id be instrested to know what the prob. was... the electric portion of the master cyl. is a seperate piece, and if it wasnt working then the master would function as a normal (non powered) master...also i know these calipers are based off brembo, so thats good..

[chevy_mike]

Originally Posted by 68 short step

id be instrested to know what the prob. was... the electric portion of the master cyl. is a seperate piece, and if it wasnt working then the master would function as a normal (non powered) master...also i know these calipers are based off brembo, so thats good..

First, it never really gave much of a boost and was really loud. The second one wasn't much better. Yes the brakes worked but it was more like manual than any assist. If he wanted manual brakes, he could have saved a bunch of money.

His Hyrdatech hydroboost has been working great once it was bleed fully. You have to blead the booster (unrelated to the brake fluid) system with the power steering system to get it working correctly.

[chevydog66]

Sweet, Ya I didn't see a price either. All I need is the rotors and calipers. I'm curious how much for just that.

[r1lorenzini]

13 inch full kit with booster is 2k just called

[68 short step]

they are massive, 14.5" rotors all round, 4 piston polished alumnium brembo style calipers, and braided brake lines....also got another electric style master cyliner/power booster....
the calipers are 12" long and nearly 7" wide, and they look BIG, as well as the ROTORS themselves....everything installed with no problems, except the rears....the rear caliper mounting bracket mounting holes were off by
.25"..keep in mind tho, im running a ford 9"..im gonna call the company (abspowerbrake.com) and let them know, so they'll send me the correct brackets...but here is how big they are, and them mounted on the truck with 22s and 20s

[68 short step]

[andrewmp6]

Looks good let them know which 9 inch you have there is 3 different ones.I bet it will stop like a sports car when you get it done.

[68 short step]

Originally Posted by andrewmp6

Looks good let them know which 9 inch you have there is 3 different ones.I bet it will stop like a sports car when you get it done.

i did let them know, i also faxed them their measurement sheet they had me fill out...so i dont know what happened..

[chevydog66]

Looks awesome. Can you give us the weight of what each caliper weighs? And also the weight of each rotor. I am curious, and maybe some others are too. I seen these in the Super Chevy magazine. Thanks!!