Chuck_V

My Dad says he remembers that wing being sold by Addco back in the day. A quick google search didn't turn anything up, but maybe you'll be able to find something.

Does anyone have a set of these brackets laying around? Part #44155-N3202, they're from an EARLY Maxima. Just called Courtesy Nissan and I'd be looking at a 4-8 week wait, hoping to get them sooner.

What are the part numbers (or at least what YEAR parts should I be looking for) to put the SMALL rear discs on a 240Z? I need to know what year & model rear calipers and which caliper brackets to buy. I'm looking for the SMALL rear disc conversion, to clear 14" wheels. I know it exists, I'm just getting a bunch of conflicting information as the what year parts to use.

I'll be replacing the floors, right now I'm in the process of removing the factory insulation. Once the new sheet metal is in place, what would you guys recommend to protect the inside of the car? I'm looking for something to coat the floors, transmission tunnel, hatch area, spare tire well, rockers... I imagine standard primer will not be the most durable, and I know it can absorb moisture. I'm not doing a concourse restoration, so the factory methods are irrelevant. I just want something moisture proof and durable.

OK, here is what I think would be a good compromise: S12-8 front calipers 300ZX vented rotors '82-'83 280ZX rotors & rear calipers (43mm piston vs 34mm for 240SX) '79-'83 Maxima caliper brackets If my math is correct, the stock 240Z front calipers have a total of 9156.24 mm² piston area. The S12-8 calipers have a total of 9393.12 mm² piston area (that's 236.88 mm² more than stock, which seems like a reasonable upgrade to me). The huge S12W have a total piston area of 11611.72 mm² (that's 2455.48 mm² more than stock, and I think way too much to be able to achieve proper bias front/rear).

Ok, so what I'm finding is that for the weight of the car, the Toyota S12W calipers are more than enough, and the difference in piston area between the S12W front calipers and 240SX rear calipers is too big to properly adjust the bias front/rear. That leaves the following options (assuming I'm not leaving it stock): Option 1: Tilton dual master cylinders (allowing different size MC for front and rear calipers) Toyota front/240SX rear calipers 300ZX 289mm rotors Option 2: Toyota S12W front calipers Z32 rear calipers on ModernMotorsports 240SX caliper brackets <---- IS THIS POSSIBLE? Option 3: Toyota S12W front calipers 280ZX rear caliper (43mm piston vs 240sx caliper which is only 34mm) 280ZX rotors (258mm) <---- IS IT POSSIBLE TO USE 300ZX rotors (289mm) WITH THE 280ZX CALIPERS? Option 4: Some type of smaller front brake caliper upgrade, is order to minimize the difference between front/rear caliper strength and allow for proper bias. <---- IS THERE A BOLT-ON ROTOR/CALIPER COMBO THAT IS LESS POWERFUL THAN THE S12W CALIPERS? ONE MORE QUESTION! What can you guys tell me about the S12+8 calipers VS. the S12W? I'm reading that the S12W is more powerful and has larger pistons. Since the S12W calipers seem to powerful to correctly match with the rear disc conversion, would I be better off using S12+8 calipers?

Miles, can you clarify what you mean by the Toyota/240SX setup not being "balanced"? Are the front or rears locking? Is one of them not providing any stopping power? Thanks for the responses so far. I'm continuing to do my research before purchasing anything. The car will be used for street drivin and autocrossing. Coilovers, upgraded brakes, larger wheels/tires (no flares), and a nice set of seats/harnesses. Power wise I'm only looking to make sure everything is running as well as it can for now. More power later down the road.

Just bought a '73 240 that needs some attention. I'm upgrading the brakes all the way around rather than repairing the OEM parts. Can someone confirm the following will work/fill in the missing info for this brake conversion? I already read the FAQ but still have some questions. Front brakes: '84 300ZX vented rotors '89-'95 Toyota 4WD/'89-'91 4Runner calipers (will be marked S12W) Rotor spacers from SilverMineMotors Rear: '79-'83 Maxima caliper brackets '82-'83 280ZX rotors & calipers ~OR~ ModernMotorsports caliper brackets '89-'94 240SX rear calipers <--- Can I run Z32 calipers instead of the 240SX calipers? '83-'84 300ZX rear rotors <--- Are these the correct rotors for the ModernMotorsports caliper brackets? Master Cylinder: '79-'81 280ZX (must be dual reservoir version) Some type of aftermarket proportioning valve