Guest vodkaboy Posted May 12, 2003 Share Posted May 12, 2003 Well, i looked at the brakes on the Z today... TINY little buggers, especially compared to my boat, the '71 T-Bird, which has enormous vented Rotors up front. I want a bit more stoping power on the Z right now, but i am also a bit strapped for cash, so i want to know if there are any popular brake swaps from other junkyard cars? Also, how hard is it to get disc brakes in the rear? the Z is a '77 280Z bone stock... also wondering if there is any way to change to 5 Lug hubs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleeperZ Posted May 12, 2003 Share Posted May 12, 2003 Brake swaps and lug changes are among the most discussed and easily researched topics on this forum. I am using 280zx calipers and 4 lug z31 rotors on the front of my car, and I am fabricating a bracket to mount Maxima calipers and 280zx rotors on the rear. I have a '78Z. So, do some searches, and read up - there are MANY options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pop N Wood Posted May 12, 2003 Share Posted May 12, 2003 Probably the cheapest upgrade is some high performance pads on a properly set up stock brakes. I think Terry Oxendale (spelling?) had the cheapest JY option, which I think SleeperZ has just described. The only real draw back to that option is you need to drill out the threads on the caliper mounting holes since you will use the threads on the 280 calipers. Makes it kinda hard to convert to a different set up later on. Another option is getting the right year of Toyota 4x4 calipers. These calipers bolt on and use the stock, solid rotor. Since the rotor is still unvented, many people don't consider this much of an "upgrade". The good thing is I have seen used, functional calipers for as low as $85. You can also use the Toyota 4x4 caliper with a vented rotor, but you will need a different year of caliper and some wheel spacers made. This will give you a solid, albeit heavy, front set up. Do a search, many people sell this in kit form. Also this option was described in detail in a recent thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peej410 Posted May 20, 2003 Share Posted May 20, 2003 go to http://www.modern-motorsports.com i used the 4x4 vented setup. ross was very easy to deal with and we kept in touch through the whole process.. i was able to source my own rotors and calipers very inexpensively brand new. if youd like some info on my sources shoot me an email or a pm -pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j260z Posted May 20, 2003 Share Posted May 20, 2003 i posted some links in this thread about brake upgrades http://www.hybridz.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=21514 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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