AdamP Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 looking to upgrade the front breaks on my 240z and can't decide on what to get. The car will mostly be driven on the street with the occasional autocross and canyons. Would stock calipers be enough with some better rotors? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-E Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Clean and lube or possibly rebuild your calipers if they need it (easy job).... But beyond that, why not start with better pads? Maybe you don't actually need an uprade? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamP Posted October 3, 2014 Author Share Posted October 3, 2014 Clean and lube or possibly rebuild your calipers if they need it (easy job).... But beyond that, why not start with better pads? Maybe you don't actually need an uprade? my rotors are extremely warped so i need to change those, and my calipers will need to be rebuilt. Is there a cheap replacement caliper that i can buy as a kit? I was thinking about getting these http://www.autoanything.com/brakes/61A2722A0A0.aspx but mine is a 1971 are the strut spindle the same as a 73? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beermanpete Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 The stock brakes are fine for your intended use. Repair or replace the calipers and rotors as needed with OE grade parts. Use performance oriented pads such as Hawk or Porterfield. if you still have drum brakes in the rear Porterfield has performance brake shoes as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebekahsZ Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 (edited) Stick with stock till you start racing a lot (like on a track with a certified helmet requirement). Once you leave stock brakes, you quickly get on a slippery slope where none of your wheels fit, so it gets expensive. If you start racing, just get the Arizona Z Car kit and be done with it, but you need to have 16" wheels, unless you get super lucky and you 15" wheels might fit. But 14s are out at that point. Edited October 4, 2014 by RebekahsZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamP Posted October 4, 2014 Author Share Posted October 4, 2014 would those slotted rotors work with stock calipers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miles Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 http://forums.hybridz.org/topic/39435-help-what-brake-options-are-available-for-s30-z-cars/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beermanpete Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 would those slotted rotors work with stock calipers? Yes, but slotted and/or drilled rotors are not necessary and are more likely to crack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamP Posted October 4, 2014 Author Share Posted October 4, 2014 Yes, but slotted and/or drilled rotors are not necessary and are more likely to crack. the car will only see canyons/track couple times a month so i would think it would be fine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutchiez Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 If anything, I would just make sure everything about your current brakes are in tip top shape. Perhaps that means new rotors and pads, new hoses etc. The stock z brakes are actually pretty good. I had the willwood setup on my last z, but that saw some serious lapping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Mine Motors Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 1979 Toyota pickup truck front calipers will bolt on and work with your stock rotors. If your going to buy calipers you might as well use these, they are 4 piston calipers with larger pads. Require 15 inch wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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