Guest triple_threat311 Posted May 30, 2001 Share Posted May 30, 2001 I recently visited my buddy over at the local salvage yard and managed to get front rotors off a 84 300zx, hubs, calipers from a 88 toyota 4x4, and the whole rear brake assembly from a 79 280zx for $250. I was wondering if any of you guys had information about doing a swap with the 79 280zx's rear rotor and caliper. I know that it can be done, but some help pointing me in the right direction would be greatly appreciated. anthony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest triple_threat311 Posted May 30, 2001 Share Posted May 30, 2001 Oh yeah, one more thing before I go to bed, will I need to upgrade my master cylender along with these brake mods? thanks anthony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedNeckZ Posted May 30, 2001 Share Posted May 30, 2001 You are doing the setup I am now running on my 71 240Z. You will be using the calipers off a early model 280XZ and the rotors off of a later model 280zx. The mount, you can use is a flat plate. Several models have been used, you can search this site for more info on it. I used a 1/2" plate to make mine. It works great. Also have the 300ZX front brake modification. I used the master cylinder out of a 280ZX, 15/16" size. Just remember to take out the brake prop. valve out of the back brake system. You may or may not need a adjustable Prop. valve put back into the rear line. I didn't use one and love it the way it is now. It will depend on your driving method. If you want to use the plate that I used. Just send me your address to this address: Richard.Jerabek@State.CO.US and I will send you a copy of the design. Good Luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pparaska Posted May 30, 2001 Share Posted May 30, 2001 I have a write up on this conversion at: http://members.home.net/pparaska/280zxreardiscs.htm Note that Ron Tyler no longer offers the brackets. One thing to mention is that this conversion likely will interfere with many wheels at the "yoke" on the caliper. I had to machine that yoke down to let it clear my Western Hurricane wheels I had at the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted May 31, 2001 Share Posted May 31, 2001 JIM COOK RACING SELLS A BRACKET FOR THIS UPGRADE. http://www.jimcookracing.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pparaska Posted May 31, 2001 Share Posted May 31, 2001 I believe that's a different upgrade that uses the late 280ZX rotor AND CALIPER. That bracket is offset. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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