G-E Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 There's also a second part of the equation... When I made my Z31 BBK, the hats almost-but-not-quite fit over the hubs they were intended for, the bolt-on kind, just like the 240Z-280ZX, because they aren't exactly round. Now in my case, the trimming required is about 2-3mm depending on the casting roughness, just take a simple hand grinder to each of the points, but this tiny extra work caused a disproportionate amount of resistance from buyers. Even though 240SX guys regularly have to grind calipers or spindles to make brake kits like the evo or srt8 calipers fit, we're talking about a market that doesn't have much respect for their cars. The Z market is a little more finicky. Do the z32 rotors fit over the points of the front hubs? And what's your plan to solve the fact that the rotors won't have hub-centric bores? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Domzs Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 What rotors are you using with Z32 rear calipers? What about E-brake? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socorob Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 I have the z32 brakes on back of my car and it uses built in drums for the ebrake. If that's not the case with these brackets then there will be an added expense of coming up with something for the ebrake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Domzs Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 I have the z32 brakes on back of my car and it uses built in drums for the ebrake. If that's not the case with these brackets then there will be an added expense of coming up with something for the ebrake. So yours are 5-lug? I'd like to use my 91 300ZX brake system on my 78 but don't want to convert to 5-lug, not ready to buy new wheels. My 91 will get an upgrade kit once I figured out how to use its brakes on my 78. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socorob Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 For the front you have to use 86+ Z31 hubs with a spacer for the rotor. I used the regular 4x4 toyota calipers and 86+ z31 rotors. On the back i used all TTT stuff with infiniti hubs so it all just bolted on. I had to get wheels regardless so I figured I may as well go with 5 lug from the start to have more wheel choices. Along the way someone gave me G35 wheels for the price of a lunch and going to get them, so that's what I'm using. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dat260Z Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 (edited) Those were before rebuilding/powdercoating . I now have front and rear z32's ready to be mounted. Here is a breakdown of what I have invested : Front bracket $175 Front rotors:$125 Rear brackets:$150 Rear rotors:$110 Front z32 aluminum 30mm calipers $250 Rear aluminum z32 calipers :junkyard find for $35 for the pair Z1 motorsports caliper rebuild kit: all 4 corners :$50 (do not buy) Stainless braided lines with banjo fittings $125 Brake pads $100 Powdercoat $45 A good amount of time braking down , sandblasting, powdercoating , rebuilding calipers )And I got some sweet decals made to stick on the raised NISSAN lettering..probably wont stay on very long but they are pretty. I will throw so,e high temp paint on the letters if the decals come off. Edited October 16, 2014 by Dat260Z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thezguy Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 If the Z32 calipers require custom brackets and have 30mm pistons than why would anyone want to run them over the toyota calipers with 43mm pistons? Honest question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LanceVance Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 If the Z32 calipers require custom brackets and have 30mm pistons than why would anyone want to run them over the toyota calipers with 43mm pistons? Honest question. More balanced? *cough*branding*cough* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datASSun Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 Sign me up . If I could manage to do a brake upgrade on all 4 corners while switching my car to 5 lug !? I'd be allllllll over that like white on rice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-E Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 Just to be clear, z32 calipers are 40.45mm pistons. And the other factor would be pad size, though I don't have actual pad area info... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Domzs Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 Those were before rebuilding/powdercoating . I now have front and rear z32's ready to be mounted. Here is a breakdown of what I have invested : Front bracket $175 Front rotors:$125 Rear brackets:$150 Rear rotors:$110 Front z32 aluminum 30mm calipers $250 Rear aluminum z32 calipers :junkyard find for $35 for the pair Z1 motorsports caliper rebuild kit: all 4 corners :$50 (do not buy) Stainless braided lines with banjo fittings $125 Brake pads $100 Powdercoat $45 A good amount of time braking down , sandblasting, powdercoating , rebuilding calipers )And I got some sweet decals made to stick on the raised NISSAN lettering..probably wont stay on very long but they are pretty. I will throw so,e high temp paint on the letters if the decals come off. Can you tell me what rotors you are using and where did you get the brackets? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbob_racing Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 I'm interested in learning more about this. Price seems fair to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roger280zx Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Those decals should only be used to paint the letters on those calipers, as they will be gone the first time you actually use the brakes. Paint that area of the caliper the color you want the letters. Let it cure thoroughly then install the decal over the letters, then paint the caliper. Once that flashes you can remove the decal and expose your painted letters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Mine Motors Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 (edited) Pads on the 300zx Vs. Toyota 4runner calipers are interchangeable, Though the 300zx has Very slightly larger pad surface area. Reason These brackets are not produced is because the 300zx calipers are hard to find, soon they will not be available. Stock has been low for years. Toyota 4runner calipers are readily available. Price for a 300zx caliper is almost the same as buying a brand new wilwood caliper. You might as well get your self a Wilwood caliper brake upgrade. They have Much larger pads, 12" rotors, 41MM dia. caliper pistons for $875 complete. Also on the front brake kit with 300zx calipers and rotors. You'll need to use a shorter rotor. The 300zx rotors won't fit in the stock mounting area since they are to tall. They will hit the stock caliper mounting ears. Edited October 20, 2014 by Silver Mine Motors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaGnaR_RattmuFF Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 Edan makes a good Brake kit. I'm running his stage 4 rear kit. Hello! What front brake are you using? The S12W toyota calipers? I'm looking for better balanced rear brake kit and now I also found the "stage 4 vented big brake kit at silverminemotors" and are very interested if they will hold up for the bigger fronts.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thezguy Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Hello! What front brake are you using? The S12W toyota calipers? I'm looking for better balanced rear brake kit and now I also found the "stage 4 vented big brake kit at silverminemotors" and are very interested if they will hold up for the bigger fronts.. I'm running the s12W Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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