ezzzzzzz Posted February 8, 2005 Share Posted February 8, 2005 After hours spent searching for brake upgrade info for my '71 240Z (on many websites) I've come to the following list of parts to suit my purpose. FRONT- 79-82 280ZX front calipers and hangers 84-up 300ZX front vented rotors (non-turbo 4 lug) REAR- 88-90 240SX rear brake calipers and hangers 81-84 Maxima caliper brackets (bolt-on & assuming these are from rear) 84-up 300ZX rear non-vented rotors (non-turbo 4 lug) Brake hoses ???????? 79-82 2180ZX master cylinder (15/16" bore) The only thing no one mentions is what flexible brake hoses are needed. Can I use the original (or new replacement) hoses or is another required due to fitting differences? Obviously, braided lines are better but I'm trying to discern the basic information. Anyone who has actually done this conversion please speak up. I also know I can order the rear brackets from Ross and may very well do so. The problem seems to be that no one gives very specific data as to which parts (year/model of vehicle, front or rear location, etc.) are needed. Photos would be nice too (I'll be taking pictures of every part and installation to post). It would benefit many Z owners looking for better brakes. There is also the Toyota 4x4 caliper and stock disc but I personally think a vented rotor is superior if you're going through the trouble so I've left that out in this post. Most of us would gladly bolt on a high dollar pre-fabbed kit if we had the extra money. I don't have unlimited funds (single dad with a young daughter, fiancee with kids) so daydreaming about such niceties is pointless. Can we somehow come to one post with all the pertinent info available? Thanks and sorry if it seems like I'm on a rant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
innerware Posted February 8, 2005 Share Posted February 8, 2005 I didn't think you could use zx calipers up front on an early z. Or what is the benifit other than using toyota sw12 calipers, which are bigger. Email Ross at MM cause he sells the braided lines. Also people here in the classifieds are selling there used s12w toy calipers. You could then buy the lines and spacers from Ross and find rotors at a JY. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSflyer Posted February 9, 2005 Share Posted February 9, 2005 On the same subject..... Does anyone make a complete brake line kit for all the hard lines? I've seen individual pieces in the catalogs, but it would cost alot of bucks to order each single part. I've seen kits (approx $120) for just about every old car except a Z... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2126 Posted February 9, 2005 Share Posted February 9, 2005 ezzzzzzz, you will want lines for a 280ZX. Basically, it's just a question of what fittings are on the end of the lines and the hose length you need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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