ecp48 Posted February 6, 2004 Share Posted February 6, 2004 Does anyone know of a web sourced discussion of the installation and adjustment of the 240SX caliper. I know how it bolts together, but without buying another manual, I have no data on how to appropriately adjust the caliper for initial use. I used a spanner and screwed the piston in to bottom, but that is just my natural reaction to what I saw in front of me. I decided, after spending the money to do this, it was stupid to shoot from the hip and not ask for the specific set up information. Thanks in advance, ecp48/Ed Palmer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueovalz Posted February 6, 2004 Share Posted February 6, 2004 What you did is the basic adjustment. If you installed new pads, then a few pumps on the brake pedal should firm it up nicely. The use of the emergency brake should also adjust it as well I believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240Z_Master Posted March 6, 2004 Share Posted March 6, 2004 Does anyone know of a web sourced discussion of the installation and adjustment of the 240SX caliper. I know how it bolts together' date=' but without buying another manual, I have no data on how to appropriately adjust the caliper for initial use. I used a spanner and screwed the piston in to bottom, but that is just my natural reaction to what I saw in front of me. I decided, after spending the money to do this, it was stupid to shoot from the hip and not ask for the specific set up information. Thanks in advance, ecp48/Ed Palmer[/quote'] You have 240SX Calipers in the rear? What brackets didw you use for the rear? Any pictures? I am considering doing a 240SX Rear brake swap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecp48 Posted March 6, 2004 Author Share Posted March 6, 2004 The brackets are from an 84 Maxima. I am using 1984 300ZX Rotors and the 240SX calipers. Totally bolt together. You do have to remove the hub to install these brackets. The installation is partially complete. When I'm at home for a couple of days (in a week), I'll try to get some pictures. If you do a search, either here or on the Internet Z Club site, you will find pictures. Jeromio also has posted some pictures on his web site, ths links are in a thread on this site. Also, the Modern Motorsports and Motorsports Auto sites have pictures of similar installations, though the after market brackets do not require the removal of the stub axle/hub. ecp48/ Ed Palmer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilRufusKay Posted March 6, 2004 Share Posted March 6, 2004 If you had to turn the piston in then most likely the Ebrake adjusts the piston. Each time you pull the Ebrake it rachets the piston out. May have to do it a couple of times to get it snug. Once you feel normal resistance on the Ebrake lever it should be adjusted properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240Z_Master Posted March 6, 2004 Share Posted March 6, 2004 So if I'm not corrected, I can find some non-welded Maxima Brakets and get some Z31 rotors with the 240SX calipers and this should totally bolt together? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecp48 Posted March 6, 2004 Author Share Posted March 6, 2004 Another couple of complications to your statement. 1. there are two different Maxima Brackets. Early and late. Early uses the early ZX caliper (from memory, 79-80) Later, which I used, is the 82-84 and late ZX Caliper. (I have heard that the 1981 Maxima's could have either bracket. I have an 84 with "welded brackets that I am puling apart presently. I noted that the "weld" is a very thin bead. If I can get the yard to slice off the ends of the arms, I am going to try cutting the bead with a disk. It appears like the weld is almost an after thought. the same four bolts hold it on either way. In hindsight, I am kicking myself for trashing a number of 280zx arms over the years without really looking at them. 2. The 300ZX rotors must be 84 to have the four lug mount. Later 85 on was a five lug hub and rotor. 3. There are some plumbing problems (slightly different ends to the hoses, etc.) Modern Motorsports, MSA or fonebooth.com, all have braided house kits for this changeover. good luck. ecp48 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240Z_Master Posted March 7, 2004 Share Posted March 7, 2004 Another couple of complications to your statement. 1. there are two different Maxima Brackets. Early and late. Early uses the early ZX caliper (from memory' date=' 79-80) Later, which I used, is the 82-84 and late ZX Caliper. (I have heard that the 1981 Maxima's could have either bracket. ecp48[/quote'] With these Maxima brackets, 240SX calipers should bolt straight up? Sorry for the many questions guys, but I want to do some research before I lose out on some money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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