Brake Upgrades, front Z32 30mm calipers and rear 280zx S2 calipers

[Guest skimattybee]

Still interested to see what you have available.

I may brake down and get the fronts as well

[notheredave]

So Ive read through many posts here and elsewhere.

Ive seen reference to Z32 30mm(rotor thickness) calipers for the front of early Z. I found pictures even.

 

Z32 Caliper options:

Non-Turbo calipers, rotors:

Up to 7/90 – Aluminum, 26mm rotors

8/90 to 3/92 - Aluminum, 30mm rotors

4/92 to 1996 - Cast Iron, 30mm rotors

 

Turbo calipers, rotors:

Up to 6/92 - Aluminum, 30mm rotors

7/92 to 1996 - Cast Iron, 30mm rotors

 

Personally Im after a Cast Iron 30mm set.

Thicker Rotor for better cooling in theory.

 

There is 1 documented Z32 swap on a Z. 260/280z front hubs milled. Rotor from Z33 also machined to fit. Just a big headache at every brake change I think. Not to mention extra time time down waiting for the modifications to be done if you dont have your own personal machine shop. I think at that point it would be easier and cheaper to go with the aftermarket kits out there. I dont have a grand to upgrade my brakes. Thats not gonna happen. Ill spend my money on rebuilt calipers, custom adapter brackets, and fresh rotors.

 

What brackets are these and what are the rotor dimensions(diameter and offset)?

z32 calipers, Z33 rotors

 

 

This is my goal on the front

From Rocky Auto's website but not a single specification. Seems to be based out of Japan.

 

I want to be able to bolt everything up with the only custom part being the adapter bracket for the caliper. I have a feeling though that rotor may be from a S15 as Ive seen some reference to S15 4 lug rotors for these swaps over seas, but no pictures of S15's with 4 lug rims. I also need to dig around and see what the 4lug Ford Rotors measure out to be. Looks like Im looking for an 11" rotor.

 

Where can I find adapter brackets for something like this? Im about to just take the whole assembly over to a friend with a CNC and say make this work. Anyone know of any other Z32 swaps and or details?

 

 

 

 

For the rears Id like all the custom work to go into the bracket as well. I have a set of 200sx and 280zxt rear calipers. Im going to see how far off the offset is here in a few days with what I have. MM and MSA seem like the only places to get adapter plates. The thing that kills me though is that NO ONE is making an offset Maxima adapter plate like part # 44155-04S10 .

 

Where can one buy an adapter bracket for the 280zx turbo rear calipers? I do not want to run any of the SX calipers with what I am doing.

I do have the flat Maxima rear brake bracket.

 

If I cannot find a custom one, Ill modify my flat bracket like in this post.

Maxima Flat brackets

But it will mean running the smaller piston calipers

 

Where can I buy adapters, and what rotor options are available that DO NOT require machine work to fit.

 

Ill take measurements for adapters if anyone has them. I would want to know what rotor matched the adapter as well.

 

Are you still interested? I have a couple of pairs of modified strut/spindle, steering arms and hubs for 4 lug...you'll need to source the 240sx z32 rotors on FleeBay. The cost without sectioning is $350 and if you want I can lower the spring perches. I can section them for an extra $100. They are a direct bolt on and look great.

 

Are you going with coilovers? are you sectioning and 4 lug? I have a solution. PM me.

Edited September 29, 2011 by notheredave

[notheredave]

Are you still interested? I have a couple of pairs of modified strut/spindle, steering arms and hubs for 4 lug...you'll need to source the 240sx z32 rotors on FleeBay. The cost without sectioning is $350 and if you want I can lower the spring perches. I can section them for an extra $100. They are a direct bolt on and look great.

 

Are you going with coilovers? are you sectioning and 4 lug? I might have a solution. PM me.