PapaSmurf Posted June 28, 2006 Share Posted June 28, 2006 Is it absolutely nessecary to remove the stub axle for instalation of the brackets on a rear disc conversion? I purchased a kit on ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=8070877205 I've been doing some research and some people are saying that you only have to remove the stub axle in order to remove the back plate for the drums however some people are using a sawzall and grinder to accomplish this as well. Can I get away with that method? I dont have any air tools and I hear the stub axles are held on with a bolt torqued at 240 ft lbs I haven't the tools or the time to go through such a lengthly install and know of no shops around that would be willing to do the work I'm quite disheartened. Any suggestions would be wonderful... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunar240z Posted June 28, 2006 Share Posted June 28, 2006 if you don't plan on reusing the backing plate to convert back to drums later, or selling it, cut it off... but you dont need airtools to get the stub axles off though, i pulled some off of a 280z in a pick in pull with a breaker bar . torquing them back on might be another story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PapaSmurf Posted June 29, 2006 Author Share Posted June 29, 2006 fuk the drums theyre never going back on - so to be clear i dont have to remove the stub axles to install this? that is wonderful news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB26powered74zcar Posted June 29, 2006 Share Posted June 29, 2006 It all depends on the way the bracket was made. If it has 4 bolts holding it on, I can't see how you could install it w/o removing the stub axle. If it has only 3 bolts, shaped like a C, then you may be able to... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Speedyblue Posted June 29, 2006 Share Posted June 29, 2006 From the eBay ad, it appears he supplies stock Nissan brackets, Read 4 bolt. It is possible to cut these down so they will slip on without pulling the stub axle, but you might just have to bite the bullet and pull them. It isn't that hard to pull the stub axle and re-install it, but you should replace the bearings and you must replace the huge nut that holds the axle on. If you have a good torque wrench, then you can do the nut up tight enough, no air tools needed. Not what you want to hear, but if you do it once and do it right, you won't be disapointed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyind Posted June 29, 2006 Share Posted June 29, 2006 If I recall someone on here cut the max bracket down to look more like MMS brackets! Which you can just cut off the backplate! Here is one of Ross C's cutomer that installed the billet brackets he makes. Should give you some kind of clue on removing the plates... http://www.nitrophotos.com/240z/reardisk.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
260zturbo Posted June 30, 2006 Share Posted June 30, 2006 thats what i did when i did my disk swap. i was going to do the sx swap but i found wilwoods for all 4 corners cheaper. but same concept. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PapaSmurf Posted July 16, 2006 Author Share Posted July 16, 2006 Thanks for the input guys I've got another question: where can I find replacement bolts for holding the stub axle together? as I understand It I'll have to saw them up in order to remove them I havent taken a look at them yet no time but I suppose I'll do it the right way the wheel bearings could stand to be replaced anyhow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mason4300 Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 I was just looking at one of these kits sold by that guy tonight. So are they any good? I might be buying a set if I get some feedback from anyone here that has installed them on their Z. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PapaSmurf Posted July 27, 2006 Author Share Posted July 27, 2006 I acquired the replacement bolts just gotta put um in now, I'll prolly do it this weekend I gotta replace my rear struts/springs tomarrow. I'll let ya kno how the install goes and how they work, the kit looks pretty damn good I cant wait... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zed240au Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 did the guy tell u what model maxmia the calipers are off so u can get pads for them been trying to locate 240sx calipers to go mm motorsport way but cant seem to find any over here maybe the maxmia are an option as nissan sold maxmias in australia mick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
primer&rust Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 I have removed the backing plates both ways and I would say the easiest way for me was unbolting the stub axle, of course I was using a 4" grinder with a cutoff disc, it might be easier with your sawsall. The side I unbolt I had a huge pipe on my breaker bar and it wasn't real easy either. I used the Maxima brackets and cut them with a cutoff saw removing one mounting hole so they could be slipped on or off in the future if needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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