My brain is on vacation. Brake upgrade help please

[Guest 305240]

Hey all. I remember reading somewhere that you can use the Maxima caliper adapter. I've got the adapters from Courtisy Nissan. I also have the ZX rotors and calipers. Now, here's the problem. I read somewhere you can cut a piece out of the adapters so you won't have to remove the axel stub. I even printed it out. Now I can't find it anywhere. I've searched this forum as well as zcar.com for it. Can anyone help?

 

I also have the Toyota 4x4 fronts and the ZX master along with new flexable lines. Man, I sure do miss my rememory a lot! Comes with the age I guess.

[Lunar240z]

read the brake options FAQ i think it should answer the question.

 

That was referring to the old drum brake backing plate. unbolt it, Cut it off with a sawzall. to cut it off...make 2 cuts in it like a wide slice of pie

[Guest 305240]

Sorry Lunar, the FAQ isn't working for me. I type in all kinds of words: brake...brake upgrade...ZX calipers...ect...it all comes up woth no matches.

[Guest 305240]

Duh! Look a little further and ye shall find. Thanks, I found what I needed to know. I looked at a pic of what MSA offers and see where I have to trim mine off.

 

The thread I was looking for has an actual size drawing of the modified plate. It's a black background with white lines and letters. I may run across it after I don't need it anymore.

 

Appreciate the help.

[blueovalz]

Using 3 bolts instead of the OEM 4 bolts to attach a bracket is acceptable. Simply remove enough material in the "ring" so that the bracket can be slipped onto the bearing carrier from the back side, but obviously this will require removing one of the mounting holes and the material around it. I've done this a 3 separate sets of rear caliper conversions, and even

Ross' parts are 3 bolt designs.

[280Zone]

I think Lunar meant here.

 

http://www.zcar.com/articles/dat74z/brakes/

 

It is in the "articles" section.

[Guest 305240]

Thanks guys. I found everything I needed to know. I was pretty sure as to what to do, but wanted to make sure before I cut up some expensive maxima plates. I've been known to screw stuff up every now and again.