Nissan Silvia S13 Build: Nailing the Perfect Pro-Drift Brake Setup
It is hard to find a car more iconic in the drift world than the Nissan S-Chassis. This Silvia S13, built with our partners at Miracle Garage, is a masterclass in "dialed-in" style.
But look closer; it isn't just the widebody kit or the angle geometry that makes it a weapon—it’s the braking system. In drifting, your brakes are your rhythm section. A clunky, home-brew dual-caliper setup ruins that rhythm with unsprung weight and inconsistent bias.
This S13 uses a dedicated, engineered solution to eliminate the clutter.
The Pro-Level S-Chassis Solution
This car runs our dedicated drift-spec system, designed to eliminate the "clutter" and give the driver ultimate control.
Front: DR6 6-Piston Drift Calipers
The front is equipped with our DR6 6-piston forged calipers. Engineered for massive thermal capacity, they provide a stiff, linear pedal that lets the driver modulate their line with millimeter precision during high-speed entries.
Rear: The Game-Changer (DR4-2 Dual-Circuit)
This is where the magic happens. Instead of a clunky, heavy dual-caliper bracket, the DR4-2 is a single, lightweight monoblock caliper with two completely independent hydraulic circuits.
- Circuit 1: Connected to the footbrake for trail braking.
- Circuit 2: Connected exclusively to the hydro e-brake for instant locking.
When you pull the hydro, you get instant, predictable lock-up with zero effect on your footbrake pedal. No fluid kickback. No mush.
A True Show-Stopper: Gallery
This S13 was an absolute centerpiece at the recent GBA Auto Festival. The crowd couldn't get enough of this build—it's the perfect example of race-bred engineering meeting show-car aesthetics.
Check out the details below, including our limited edition 1:64 scale model!






Build Your Ultimate S-Chassis
Stop fighting clunky, heavy brackets. Get the pro-level, lightweight, dual-circuit system your S13 (or S14/S15) deserves.