ZR8ED Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 I am about 85% complete with my MM rear disc swap with the 240sx calipers and 11.4" rotors. The instructions said to get a 20" hardline, which I did, I'm not sure whats up, but I think it is a bit too short? are 240/280 brake lines positioned differently? If I leave it straight and not attached to the body, it reaches ok. I want to route the hardline with some proper bends, and a couple of body mounts, and I think I will need maybe 30". Is the junction box located differently in a 240? On my 280, the block is very close to the passengerside. The longer ss flex line fits on the passenger side ok..it could be shorter and still be ok. Sorry for the ramble, I've been under the car for last 3 hours finishing up the drivers side, and I would have been almost finished except I now removed the new hardline again. Anyone have experience with this swap and used the hardline and the ss flex lines? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete280z Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 On my 75 I have the 20" hard line installed straight. It fits and is functional, but I'm not really happy with the way it comes together. Next time the car is apart I'll be bending up new lines for a more factory-like fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
280Z Turbo Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 I used a 30" hardline. I bent a loop in it because it was a bit too long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S30TRBO Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 I had a 32" line made from the caliper to the distro block: http://www.putfile.com/album/157770 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZR8ED Posted April 25, 2008 Author Share Posted April 25, 2008 Thanks for responses and pics! That helped me out. I will pick up a new hardline on my way home tonight, and try and finish the swap up. I have a neat little pipe bender that I can fit in my vise or use by hand, and it works quite easily. I'd rather do it right the first time...or "while I'm at it" oh no those dreaded 4 little words coming back to haunt me again! I will post my little endeavor with some extra how to's to help out others. Thanks! Scott. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZR8ED Posted April 27, 2008 Author Share Posted April 27, 2008 I picked up a 30" hardline and bent it up with a loop, and I think I have a pretty good fit now, and it looks good too! Almost done now. Thanks! Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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