Calico Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 I recently purchased a 83 n/a 280zx 5 speed. It needs brakes but everyone i call doesnt stock the stock rotors or pads. 1. Does anyone know which parts chains carry them? 2. I found an 86 turbo 300zx in the junk yard, since its a turbo model is it automatically have the LSD. Are any of the parts interchangeable between the 300zx & 280zx? 3. Can the 4runner calipers bolt up tho the 280zx? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ovenfood Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 I have an 83 and I got my replacement callipers and pads from Ebay in America, they also sell disks. If it is a daily Ebay brakes are going to be fine IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calico Posted March 26, 2012 Author Share Posted March 26, 2012 well i mean i can order/special order them from autozone but i wanted to know if anyone knew a vendor that stocked them on the shelves. Thanks for the reply though my friend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluDestiny Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 (edited) thezstore.com might have them. I know I went with their slotted rotors and PBR pads, but I had an early 280zx. edit: Well they have the performance stuff http://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/CTGY/PBC06 http://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/CTGY/PBC01 and the stock rotors: http://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/CTGY/SBC02 Edited March 26, 2012 by BluDestiny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calico Posted March 26, 2012 Author Share Posted March 26, 2012 thanks alot, ill check it out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calico Posted March 26, 2012 Author Share Posted March 26, 2012 wow they are pricey!!! Anyone kno what size they are or are they the stock size? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calico Posted March 26, 2012 Author Share Posted March 26, 2012 Also does anyone know the answer to question #2 & 3#? 2. I found an 86 turbo 300zx in the junk yard, since its a turbo model is it automatically have the LSD. Are any of the parts interchangeable between the 300zx & 280zx? 3. Can the 4runner calipers bolt up tho the 280zx? Next which repair manual does everyone use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macambra Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Also does anyone know the answer to question #2 & 3#? 2. I found an 86 turbo 300zx in the junk yard, since its a turbo model is it automatically have the LSD. Are any of the parts interchangeable between the 300zx & 280zx? 4.Next which repair manual does everyone use? I'll take #2, and #4. No, 86 didn't come with LSD in the US. 87 was the first year and only in the turbo. That's not to say that a PO may not have installed one- You'll never know untill you check it out. Factory Service Manual(FSM) check out xenonS130 website in the refference section. It's a free download. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calico Posted March 26, 2012 Author Share Posted March 26, 2012 awww darn i was hoping id found a definite posi donor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calico Posted March 26, 2012 Author Share Posted March 26, 2012 jus saved his refs to a flash drive & damn thats a useful site!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FricFrac Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 I think you can swap in the S13 pumpkin for an LSD but you'll have to search that one out. You can get a high performance KVR pad here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calico Posted March 30, 2012 Author Share Posted March 30, 2012 finally got the car home okay an realized I'm having more zx problems: 1.rear brake light switch was unplugged. any idea where this part is located? 2. I pulled a caliper to find out why i had no brakes, when i tried to use a c-clamp to compress the piston it wudnt moves, also i saw wetness/brake fluid on the pass front caliper. I put fluid in the resiovior, the pads & rotors looked okay tho. 3. I think the alt is bad, i jumped the batt, but 10 mins later the car turns off & wont start/crank. 4. the car is one of the rattliest things ive ever driven, road noise is as bad as if the rear hatch was open!! It also has some frame rust. any sources on where to buy floor pans and frame rails? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FricFrac Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 finally got the car home okay an realized I'm having more zx problems: 1.rear brake light switch was unplugged. any idea where this part is located? 2. I pulled a caliper to find out why i had no brakes, when i tried to use a c-clamp to compress the piston it wudnt moves, also i saw wetness/brake fluid on the pass front caliper. I put fluid in the resiovior, the pads & rotors looked okay tho. 3. I think the alt is bad, i jumped the batt, but 10 mins later the car turns off & wont start/crank. 4. the car is one of the rattliest things ive ever driven, road noise is as bad as if the rear hatch was open!! It also has some frame rust. any sources on where to buy floor pans and frame rails? 1. Yup - www.xenons130.com 3. What is the voltage when the car is running? EG a real multi meter unless you've calibrated the stock volt meter... 4. The chasis doesn't rattle - it's a body panel ,etc. If you're car is so rusty it rattles... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jomz shakes Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 mine has a nasty rattle around the driveshaft, and a heatshield towards the rear- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calico Posted April 2, 2012 Author Share Posted April 2, 2012 It doesnt appear that rusty but then again when i towed it, the tow hook got ripped right out of the frame!! I have a multimeter so ill check when i get back to my shop! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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