zcarnut Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Trevor is correct. The spacer I initially designed has nothing to do with positioning the caliper and therefore it has nothing to do determining what the wheel to caliper clearance will be. My spacer positions the rotor with respect to the caliper. As I stated way back in post #6 of this thread, the S12+8 caliper is not as wide as the S12W caliper and using this caliper will you obtain more wheel to caliper clearance. My spacer can be used with either the S12+8 (wide version) or the S12W calipers. Its thickness only depends on what hub (240Z or 280Z) is used. BTW, all of the Toyota calipers will end up protruding beyond the plane of the wheel mounting surface of the hub. If this is an issue then the solution is to use a another different type spacer between the wheel and the hub and swap out the wheel mounting lugs to longer ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ol_skl_jp Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 Thank guys, i just sent zcarnut's drawing to an engineer. Thanks alot mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed260Z Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 I put the 240SX Caliper w/ 300ZX rotor swap on my car a few years ago, but I could never get the E-brake to engage properly. It does not seem to be getting enough "throw" from the stock cable. Has any one else come across this issue? Do I need to re-orientate the stock cable some how when you do this swap? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktm Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 I put the 240SX Caliper w/ 300ZX rotor swap on my car a few years ago, but I could never get the E-brake to engage properly. It does not seem to be getting enough "throw" from the stock cable. Has any one else come across this issue? Do I need to re-orientate the stock cable some how when you do this swap? Read my thread in this forum regarding this exact problem: http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?t=145472 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datzun90 Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 I am looking into this swap (S12W FR, 240SX RR) for my car (73 Z). I have Enkei Mesh wheels (15 x 7) and i am worried about the clearance. I like the wheels a lot and would hate to have to ditch them for the new brakes. I also wanted to upgrade to SS lines but the 240SX rear caliper has a banjo fitting and the z car lines wont bolt up, Is there an adaptor or do i need 240SX rear lines and s30 front lines. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Mine Motors Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 I use to have those same rims and they did fit. The brake line you need for the front kit is on sale on my website. Here is the link. http://silverminemotors.com/product.sc?categoryId=14&productId=9 I’m not sure what lines you would need for the rear brakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stravi757 Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 hey guys, i was wondering if you have the s12+8 for vented rotors can they still be used for a solid rotor anyways? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Mine Motors Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 hey guys, i was wondering if you have the s12+8 for vented rotors can they still be used for a solid rotor anyways? s12+8 calipers only work on a solid (stock) rotor. they are off a 1979 toyota truck 4x4. we have them in stock right now for $85. here's the link. http://silverminemotors.com/product.sc?categoryId=14&productId=13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zmanco Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 hey guys, i was wondering if you have the s12+8 for vented rotors can they still be used for a solid rotor anyways? Go back to post #6 in this thread and you'll see that there are 2 version of the s12+8 calipers. One of them works with solid discs and the other with vented. The vented disc calipers will not work with solid discs nor will solid disc calipers work with vented discs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
young_one Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 so i've read every post in all 14 pages, as far as the rear brakes go everyone says to use the offset maxima bracket, with 82-83 zx calipers, but in post 104 redneckZ says its possible to use the 86 flat bracket with early zx calipers, and late rotors, is this true? p.s. other than boring the center hole what else would need to be done? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dat260 Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 You would have to trim the tabs in order for the caliper to be line up evenly over the rotor. Cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
young_one Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 just the tabs or is it that whole machining process someone has done? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dat260 Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 Here is a picture of one machined. The tabs are machined, the center bore, and the back of the bracket too. Its a lot of work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
young_one Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 i cant see that pic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
young_one Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 now i can. thanks, yea that's what i was referring to, i guess its off to the machine shop for me! thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuekoo Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 I just purchased a toyota rear axle. The back is now 5 lug. how can i get the front end to match? what do i need to buy? the guy says he has a bunch of toyota parts available at his yard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 84-86 300ZXT and/or 87-89 300ZX front hubs are 5-bolt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuekoo Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 84-86 300ZXT and/or 87-89 300ZX front hubs are 5-bolt right but are they the same bolt pattern as the toyota's 5 lug? know what i mean? like i cant put cobra rims on a camaro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 are they the same bolt pattern as the toyota's 5 lug? know what i mean? like i cant put cobra rims on a camaro It depends on what YEAR and MODEL Toyota the rear axle came from. Toyota has 2 5-lug circles, 5x100mm and 5x114.3mm. 84-86 300ZXT and/or 87-89 300ZX front hubs are 5-bolt 114.3mm These Toyota models have 5x114.3 wheel bolt (lug) circles: 96-up RAV4 90-96 PREVIA 01-up HIGHLANDER 80-95 PICKUP 2WD 86-96 SUPRA,TURBO 89-92 CRESSIDA 99-up SOLARA 92-up CAMRY 95-97 AVALON Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuekoo Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 It depends on what YEAR and MODEL Toyota the rear axle came from. Toyota has 2 5-lug circles, 5x100mm and 5x114.3mm. 84-86 300ZXT and/or 87-89 300ZX front hubs are 5-bolt 114.3mm These Toyota models have 5x114.3 wheel bolt (lug) circles: 96-up RAV4 90-96 PREVIA 01-up HIGHLANDER 80-95 PICKUP 2WD 86-96 SUPRA,TURBO 89-92 CRESSIDA 99-up SOLARA 92-up CAMRY 95-97 AVALON Great Info trevor. thanks. What would my options be if i have the 5x100mm? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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