jeromio Posted January 30, 2001 Share Posted January 30, 2001 When switching to the 280ZX calipers (with 300ZX rotors), what brake hoses work best? Should I just order a set of 280ZX hoses, or Do I need to get (or make?) a custom set? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueovalz Posted January 30, 2001 Share Posted January 30, 2001 I beleive I used the OEM ZX hose. Anyway, I do know that no special hose was needed. Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Frank280z Posted January 30, 2001 Share Posted January 30, 2001 If you wanted a quick n cheap upgrade. Go with Earls Perf. Lines. Their SS. And you could probably get the set(4) for around $50- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeromio Posted January 30, 2001 Author Share Posted January 30, 2001 Can anyone point me to a vendor for braided stainless hoses? I emailed Russell 2 weeks ago - no response. Earl's is English - don't feel like waiting (or paying) for transatlantic shipment. Summit and Jegs don't list any Nissan. Do I really have to go to MSA? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted January 30, 2001 Share Posted January 30, 2001 Russell is out of buisness and/or has been bought out. Earl's is the way to go anyhow. ------------------ Morgan http://z31.com/~morgan/s30 http://carfiche.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted January 30, 2001 Share Posted January 30, 2001 Try www.jegs.com a cursory look showed a few Earl pieces in they're catalog, they can probably get what you need. Lone Ooops. Sorry didn't see your post above about Jegs. Nevermind... [This message has been edited by lonehdrider (edited January 30, 2001).] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeromio Posted January 31, 2001 Author Share Posted January 31, 2001 Who sells the Earl's stuff on this continent? I'm having no luck finding a vendor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeromio Posted February 1, 2001 Author Share Posted February 1, 2001 So far only 2 vendors have responded. One said 6 weeks and $150! The other was 2 weeks and $130. This is for the complete car, which leaves me with extra hoses (I'm keeping the stock drums in the rear, at least for the forseeable future). So, I'm just ordering them from MSA... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueovalz Posted February 1, 2001 Share Posted February 1, 2001 Pardon me for a rather silly response, but what ever happened to the $70 braided brake lines from the popular Z aftermarket suppliers. These are the ones I used (made for the OEM front calipers, but work on the ZX stuff (or am I stuck in a time warp?) Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeromio Posted February 1, 2001 Author Share Posted February 1, 2001 Well, I haven't got them in hand, so I shouldn't jinks myself, but my fears of MSA may have been unfounded. They're gonna sell me a set of front braided hoses for $40+shipping. I have no idea who makes them, so I hope - They don't suck - They show up in a reasonable timeframe - They end up being the right part. We'll see.... ------------------ 240Z.jeromio.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeromio Posted February 2, 2001 Author Share Posted February 2, 2001 Wel, crap. The MSA guy was supposed to call me back with info on the front hoses. He didn't, I called today and they now say that they are out of stock on the front hose. So I'm back to being SOL. I think tomorrow I'll make an attempt at the local Hydraulic Hose company. Have no idea if they do braided lines. I do know that they're one of those wierd companies that freaks out at the possibility of dealing with a non-commercial entity. I'll have to make up some bullshit about being a shop of some kind. Arrgh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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