280Z Turbo Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 are you seriouse? i thought they were 260z rims. can you show were you got this information so i can be sure. They're not Nissan wheels. 260Z's came with steel wheels and hubcaps like this: See if you can find a brand name on them. They might be Western Wheels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soundmasterg Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 I was able to find some '82-'83 Swastika 15 inch rims to use and they fit fine over the Modern Motorsports setup. I doubt if any 14 inch rim would fit over his rear brake conversion though. Now on to the exhaust, wipers, lights, etc. Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbom143 Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 I am in the process of putting vented Toyota brakes on the front of my 78 LS1. I have the S12W calipers. I have one side put together except for the retaining springs for the brake pads. I have one clip in place to hold the retaining pins that pass through the caliper and the pads but there is a second clip that has me baffled. It is shaped like a capital M. Can anyone help me on this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zcarnut Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 ...there is a second clip that has me baffled. It is shaped like a capital M. Can anyone help me on this? http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?t=130169 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fufu Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 Hi, i've done a search and nothing seems to answer my dilemma in which I'm facing. I bought a rear disc conversion kit off eBay from the user "Tinmonk" however... he provides very... inadequate post-sale service as i lost one of the brake guide clips and being in Australia, Nissan doesn't hold any parts for maxima prior to the 90's. Constantly emailing him the last 2 weeks with only 1 reply, then silence from him yet again. The kit includes 280zx rotors, 85-86 Maxima calipers and mounting bracket. It's a direct bolt on. Is it possible to change the caliper with a more common caliper found in Australia such as a 280zx or a 200sx, using that existing bracket? as just a bolt in? or does modifications need to be done? The bracket can be found here. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Datsun-240Z-260Z-280Z-rear-disc-conversion-brackets_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ42614QQihZ007QQitemZ170258185312QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW The kit that i bought can be found here. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Datsun-240Z-260Z-280Z-rear-disc-conversion-brackets_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ42614QQihZ007QQitemZ170258185312QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW Am i out of luck? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WizardBlack Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 Hi, i've done a search and nothing seems to answer my dilemma in which I'm facing. I bought a rear disc conversion kit off eBay from the user "Tinmonk" however... he provides very... inadequate post-sale service as i lost one of the brake guide clips and being in Australia, Nissan doesn't hold any parts for maxima prior to the 90's. Constantly emailing him the last 2 weeks with only 1 reply, then silence from him yet again. The kit includes 280zx rotors, 85-86 Maxima calipers and mounting bracket. It's a direct bolt on. Is it possible to change the caliper with a more common caliper found in Australia such as a 280zx or a 200sx, using that existing bracket? as just a bolt in? or does modifications need to be done? The bracket can be found here. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Datsun-240Z-260Z-280Z-rear-disc-conversion-brackets_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ42614QQihZ007QQitemZ170258185312QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW The kit that i bought can be found here. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Datsun-240Z-260Z-280Z-rear-disc-conversion-brackets_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ42614QQihZ007QQitemZ170258185312QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW Am i out of luck? Can you post an image or link an image of one of the guide clips? You aught to be able to get a "hardware kit" for the specific caliper from your local parts store. They usually aren't too expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerryb Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 I would be willing to send you the parts if your sure you cant get them down there. I just need more info .....part number.....to make sure you the the right parts. But as WizardBlack says....they should be available from the aftermarket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fufu Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 Hi guys, thanks for the help. I managed to order a used set from US. Costed an arm and a leg but its the quickest solution since the 280zx calipers won't link up to that bracket. I guess i'll have to offload this kit to my friend later when i want to upgrade to willwoods. Sadly AZC doesn't do the handbrake type rear conversion. But however an aussie has done it and his now finalising it to start selling it. It uses the spot caliper for the handbrake and doesn't intermingle with the main rear caliper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerryb Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 Hey fufu I would be very interested in knowing more about this Aussi handbrake setup....please share more. I guess i'll have to offload this kit to my friend later when i want to upgrade to willwoods. Sadly AZC doesn't do the handbrake type rear conversion. But however an aussie has done it and his now finalising it to start selling it. It uses the spot caliper for the handbrake and doesn't intermingle with the main rear caliper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fufu Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 Hey fufu I would be very interested in knowing more about this Aussi handbrake setup....please share more. Hi Jerryb, more details can be found at this web address: http://www.viczcar.com/forum/index.php/topic,2915.0.html AutoCad Pics on page 2 on that thread. Physical Prototype pics can be found here: As you may guess the cost is a bit expensive at the moment because... in Australia we don't have that many companies that do CNC work as compared with where most of you guys live. We had another group buy organised for AZC package a while back but due to not being able to use existing hand brake, it didn't fall through. But this will be an answer to a lot of us whom wish to upgrade to wilwoods however keeping the mechanical handbrake design. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toni L Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 Z31 N/A 5lug front hubs very meticulously cleaned honed and painted black. All front wheel bearings (freshly packed and in hub with mobil1 synthetic grease) Does stock S30 front wheel bearing work with this z31 hub, or do i need something else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zcarnut Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Does stock S30 front wheel bearing work with this z31 hub, or do i need something else? Yes, provided the Z31 hubs are the non-turbo ones. If so, then the front wheel bearings are the same so they will work. The issue is what (inner) seal to use. This thread has some seal part numbers, but I have not verified if they will work or not: http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?t=122054 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toni L Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 Yes, provided the Z31 hubs are the non-turbo ones. If so, then the front wheel bearings are the same so they will work. The issue is what (inner) seal to use. This thread has some seal part numbers, but I have not verified if they will work or not: http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?t=122054 Ok, Thank you. I´m buying -85 non-turbo z31 hubs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KasbeKZ Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 n/m. stupid question Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SypherSlayer Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 will the 240sx rear up grade fit under 14" wheels? if no one knows could someone with the set up measure from the center of the hub to the out most part of the caliper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zmanco Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 When I did the conversion I tried the stock 14" steel spare and an older Enkei mesh wheel and neither fit. I sold the spare on ebay and bought a can of fix-a-flat and saved nearly 50 lbs of dead weight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ol_skl_jp Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 Could someone possibly tell me the thickness of the spacer required for the s12W conversion. Im in OZ and it would be cheaper for me to get one machined here. Its going into a 240Z Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShinyRedZ Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 See post #43 of this thread, drawing courtesy of zcarnut (Steve Golik). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ol_skl_jp Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Thanks alot... Just another question, does the zcarnut's spacer bring the hub face past (or same level) as the caliper. Just want to know because this one doesnt and will not allow me to use my current wheels without an additional adapter. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 does the zcarnut's spacer bring the hub face past (or same level) as the caliper? No. The ROTOR spacer does not change the hub face at all from its stock position, relative to the caliper. This spacer pushes the rotor "back" or "inboard". If you need clearance "outboard" from the caliper, then you need to look at WHEEL spacers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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