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Old 08-31-2005 | 04:41 PM
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Has anyone had any experiance with the B3 brake kit? https://www.northamericanmotoring.com/b3brakes

The tests look promising, I don't really want to get loud pads that don't last very long though, (The only hawk pads that I saw that would work for my needs are the HPS) and I want to make sure the system is built well. Quiet opperation, long life, and stopping power are hard to find all together, but if someone has a suggestion for a nice pad coupled with a well priced (under $1050) BBK I would be very interested. Thanks in advance!
 
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Old 08-31-2005 | 04:53 PM
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Call Chad at Detroit Tuned a sponsor here on NAM. They sell and now own B3 brakes. I've had them for over a year with plenty of tracks days no problems.

Brake Pads can be had very cheap if you know where to look.
 
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Old 08-31-2005 | 05:06 PM
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I bought a set used.

And have been very happy. TCE has nice wilwood based kits too.

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Anyone have an idea about what size spacers to use with the stock 17" S-Lites? I've never used spacers before, does it affect the handling or anything else in any way?
 
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Old 09-01-2005 | 05:26 PM
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Depends on the kit...

Originally Posted by rustyboy155
Anyone have an idea about what size spacers to use with the stock 17" S-Lites? I've never used spacers before, does it affect the handling or anything else in any way?
So you should ask the vendors. With the B3, I'm not running spacers, but I don't have stock wheels either! 5mm should do it, but check with DT to know for sure.

Also, Todd at TCE (either Toddtce or Tcetodd here on nam) is very knowledgable and is happy to answer questions if he can....

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I have the B3 16in. kit and I don't need spacers on R90 17in. wheels. I have to use a 5mm spacer when I use my SSR comp rims at the track. The spacers have no effect on handling. Hope that helps.
 
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Thanks guys!
 
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