RebekahsZ Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 For those who have actually gone thru an early z-car rear disk brake converstion, which kit is "best?" I'm looking for ease of install, completeness of kit, least amount of modification to kit needed, most hardware provided, e-brake compatability, etc. My plan is to install 2 calipers on each rear wheel, 1 for regular brakes and a second for a hydraulic drifting brake. I expect that I will need to buy 2 kits and have the caliper bracket modified, or a new once made up using one that works as a template. Please tell me your successes and your woes. I'd like to buy a kit and limit fabrication on my end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluDestiny Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 I hear a lot of good things about this kit. And I met the guy at a meet. http://silverminemotors.com/Stage-4-Rear-Big-Brake-Kit-Stage-4-Rear-Big-Brake-Kit.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaaJeHaa Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 I have the silvermine stage 4 kit front and rear on my 280z. I haven't completed the build yet, so I haven't tested it, but the install was easy and everything needed comes with the kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnc Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 This HybridZ. There is no "best." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 tuff z Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 (edited) i have had 3. the oe drum brake setup-which [in my opinion] is sufficient for most z's which don't see extended track time. if your doing significant track events [not drags] and are using your brakes beyond upgraded shoes for the drums then you may consider an upgrade. if you're looking for bling then the silvermine or mml kits are not it-suggest you look at daves stuff at arizona z. my first upgrade was the 240sx rear caliper kit that modern motorsport offers. i think if i didn't run my z so hard at the track it would have worked ok. but i do. found that i could not get sufficiently balanced front to rear [not enough rears] evening with no prop valve and more aggresive pads in the rear than front, so i sold it and moved on. so, now i have the silvermine rear kit. like the mml 240sx they use off the shelf consumables [pads, calipers & rotors] you can source nearly anywhere-great when you want to go to the corner parts store [or at the track and run out of ...]. the sm kit uses a ford mustang rotor [redrilled for 4 lugs in my fitment] and caliper. i can easily adjust bias and my ebrake works [can't get this with the others]. i can also attest to the fact that edan [sm owner] provides top notch customer service and he is EASY to reach, even on weekends! nuff said i've reconfigured my sm kit [with nigel's help-thanks!] so now i used an aftermarket ebrake cable as well as switched sides with the calipers for easy bleeding. now i love it. the ebrake now holds, even on steep hills! most importantly, and as john c so poetically illustrates for us-there is NO best for any application here on hbz... Edited May 17, 2011 by 1 tuff z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebekahsZ Posted May 18, 2011 Author Share Posted May 18, 2011 Thank you for sharing your experiences and for not advocating for a specific product. I hope to hear more from the group. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19762802+2 Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 Isn't Arizona Z car developing a rear disk conversion that will use 2 calipers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aplyedmind Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 I am using Toyota 4x4 vented calipers in the rear Just like in the front Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David GArcia Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 I am using Toyota 4x4 vented calipers in the rear Just like in the front Hey do you have a post on the build i am interested in doing the 4pot 4x4 in the rear thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rally Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 How about these.. Any experiences? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebekahsZ Posted May 23, 2011 Author Share Posted May 23, 2011 rally- that looks the same as the motorsport auto kit. Anybody got experience with the motor sport auto "z-store" kit? I'd love somebody to write a camparison article comparing the problems/issues that one has with each of the different calipers: 280zx, maxima, and 240sx. Seems every kit uses one of these as its basis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aplyedmind Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 (edited) Hey do you have a post on the build i am interested in doing the 4pot 4x4 in the rear thanks. No I don't yet . But I will be offering the brackets for all members soon for the rear conversion. pm me for info and interest don't wanna thread jack Edited May 24, 2011 by aplyedmind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miles Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 No I don't yet . But I will be offering the brackets for all members soon for the rear conversion. pm me for info and interest don't wanna thread jack Will your set up include the parking brake? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aplyedmind Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 No sir If any other questions everyone please pm' me for interests Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
260DET Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 This HybridZ. There is no "best." Well Beta Motorsports are the best, don't care what you think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOTHALOSISM Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 his guy is out of las vegas and the kit is really nice. For the price its not that bad either. I don't have it yet but a few friends do and they went on nicely. http://lasvegas.craigslist.org/pts/2387669627.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnc Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Well Beta Motorsports are the best, don't care what you think Best what? Best BS artist, best shop that takes forever to get shit done... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montezuma Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 his guy is out of las vegas and the kit is really nice. For the price its not that bad either. I don't have it yet but a few friends do and they went on nicely. http://lasvegas.craigslist.org/pts/2387669627.html Does the kit work with the parking brake? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emeraldlion Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 ^ This is one of the things I absolutely love about this forum. I have yet to find anyone that is what you might consider "arrogant" or "proud." Some incredible minds that do beyond incredible work but aren't full of themselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miles Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Does the kit work with the parking brake? The Las Vegas kit looks like it does not use Toyota 4x4 calipers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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