KevvinG Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 Just wanted to add in: If anyone is looking to do this upgrade but doesn't have the right outlet fittings: Flyin Miata makes a M10x1 inverted flare to 3x8-24 one piece adapter. It's pricey but it's one of only two that I know of. https://www.flyinmiata.com/npt-to-metric-flare-adapter.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tofuninja12 Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 (edited) On 10/14/2011 at 2:12 PM, zcarnut said: https://www.flyinmiata.com/npt-to-metric-flare-adapter.html @KevvinG are the flyin miata outlets like these? as in do they go in to these Edited November 26, 2017 by Tofuninja12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bawfuls Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 (edited) I submit an alternative option for a 1" brake master cylinder upgrade on the S30. The late 90's Toyota Tacoma brake booster has the same bolt pattern as the S30 on the firewall side. With some minor filing/grinding, and chopping about an inch off the brake booster input push rod that connects to the pedal, this booster can be installed in an S30. I do not know the exact range of years, but I used one for a 1997 Tacoma, 2WD smaller engine. This is the smaller booster of the era, at 8.7" diameter (still larger than the stock S30 booster, but it fits in the space fine). Oreilly and Autozone generally have this booster in stock, as a remanufacture (~$200). Then you can get a new 1" brake master cylinder (~$75) meant to mate to the Tacoma booster. Again this was in stock at my local Autozone. The new MC will require fresh brake hard lines for the short run from the cylinder to the distribution junction, since the orientation is different. All in all, slightly more expensive than the upgrade in the OP, but parts are newer and should be more reliable. Also by moving to a slightly bigger booster it helps alleviate some of the increased pedal pressure the 1" MC requires. Edited August 28, 2018 by bawfuls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miles Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 Arizona Z Cars is now selling a 280zx 15/16 brake MC. Installed one a year ago. No problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blobber Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 Does anyone have the original post photos available? I would need the push rod measurement instructions and photos without the tool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twisted46 Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 Be warned, the adapters from Flyin Miata are no longer the correct part for this swap. From the description "Adapters have an M10x1.0 inverted flare female fitting and 1/8 NPT (1/8-27) male on the other." I had to cut my lines and install new fittings, not a hard job but definitely ruins the day when you were expecting a 30 minute job and it turns in to a 2 hour job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenifer Tai Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 I did this upgrade several months ago and have one minor note to add. I just now removed the cones from the outlets on two 280ZX master cylinders. One of the 280ZX MCs had been on my 240Z with vented Toyota front and 240SX rear brakes for two years. The other 280ZX MC was an old one I purchased to use as a core. The 280ZX has front and rear disk brakes and yet I found residual check valves in the front and rear outlets of both 280ZX master cylinders. Thanks for sharing the nice information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miles Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 3 hours ago, Jenifer Tai said: I did this upgrade several months ago and have one minor note to add. I just now removed the cones from the outlets on two 280ZX master cylinders. One of the 280ZX MCs had been on my 240Z with vented Toyota front and 240SX rear brakes for two years. The other 280ZX MC was an old one I purchased to use as a core. The 280ZX has front and rear disk brakes and yet I found residual check valves in the front and rear outlets of both 280ZX master cylinders. Thanks for sharing the nice information. By cones do you mean the rubber residual check valves or the cone shaped seats the brake pipe seats sits on when mated to the mc? And yes every 280zx mc I took apart had the rubber residual check valves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenifer Tai Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 On 11/1/2019 at 8:04 PM, Miles said: By cones do you mean the rubber residual check valves or the cone shaped seats the brake pipe seats sits on when mated to the mc? And yes every 280zx mc I took apart had the rubber residual check valves. yes you are right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
260DET Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 An alternative 1" is the MC from a Nissan Patrol G60 4.0 L 73-80 Australian market. They are cast iron not aluminium. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
260DET Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 Problems with Wilwood MC. A couple of reports from my part of the world of poor castings leading to leaks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twisted46 Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 11 hours ago, 260DET said: Problems with Wilwood MC. A couple of reports from my part of the world of poor castings leading to leaks. Hmm, mine has an internal leak allowing fluid to flow between the reservoirs over time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miles Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 3 hours ago, Twisted46 said: Hmm, mine has an internal leak allowing fluid to flow between the reservoirs over time. Yep. Two of my Wilwood 1 in. MCs leaked internally right out of the box. The third one had damaged bleed screws. I ended up buying a 1979 280ZX MC from Arizona Z Cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dat73z Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 Old thread but does anyone have recent experiences with the wilwood 1" mc's? I pulled mine off and it's weeping from the rear. I got maybe 20k miles out of it. I did like the pedal feel with wilwood 4 piston calipers front and rear but I'm debating to go with a 15/16 instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miles Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 I am not surprised that your Wilwood 1 inch MC is leaking internally. I bought three in the past to replace my 79 280zx MC. Two of the three leaked internally right out of the box as I was bench bleeding them and the other one had the bleeder screws mashed which made it impossible to bleed. Other have had problems as well. Zero quality control. Dave at Arizona Z Cars sells the 15/16 MC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dat73z Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 Thanks @Miles. I placed an order for the 15/16 from AZC. It's around the same price shipped as the Wilwood 1" MC. Hopefully no more leaks. FYI- it looks like Steven has taken over AZC from Dave full time now. Nice guy, I think he answered some Q's earlier this year on a bunch if AZC parts I purchased new from Dave a long time ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72zzcar Posted November 14, 2021 Share Posted November 14, 2021 Can the AZC 15/16 master cylinder bleed ports be switched to the other side for better clearance when removing the factory air cleaner box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZT-R Posted April 17, 2023 Share Posted April 17, 2023 my 15/16 azc leaks out the box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixstarlegacy Posted December 6 Share Posted December 6 Any updates on 2024? Is the Wilwood still leaking for most? Anyone also added Brake Proportioning Valve? Pictures please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madkaw Posted December 7 Share Posted December 7 Currently running a Tilton 1” - no leaks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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