RE: Brake Balance Problem with Maxima Rears and Altima MC [Archive] - SR20 Forum

: RE: Brake Balance Problem with Maxima Rears and Altima MC


Wojtek1977
04-29-2009, 01:09 PM
After installing Rear Maxima brakes (semi-metallic generic pad) on my NX with AD22's up front (Axis Ultimate pads with 80% left) I also installed Altima brake master cylinder and noticed the following:

- the brakes do not bite as hard as before (I bled the brakes with fresh Motul 600 fluid)
- During braking on track (small tight track) it seems like there is too much pressure going to the rear instead of front brakes- I almost rammed a car from behind several times as the brakes did not have a good bite (last year same track I was able to brake harder with rear NX brakes and stock master cyl - same front pads)

The Question:

Should I change the master brake cylinder to the stock NX one for better front bite and better brake balance? Thanks.

NI SER-1
05-14-2009, 12:45 AM
If you're using the Altima proportioning valves you are now at 853 psi front and 483/540 psi rear. The NX was at 995 psi front, 569/626 rear.
You could try switching proportioning valves as long as the master cylinder is the same brand. On the Maxima rear brake upgrade thread it said the " propotioning valves are dual proportioning, so it controls front and rear, even thought it's threaded into the rear output bosses on the m/c."
You may want to start with the NX front valve first and go from there