Challenger Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 Hey, Ive been reading through the brake FAQ and I have to say what a jumble of a million people saying a billion different things... I decided on the 280zx disk conversion and have a few clarifications being that the faq didnt answer them. I am getting the following... 83 280zx 2+2 rear calipers and rotors Maxima Brake Caliper Brackets, specifically these. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120303520666&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:MOTORS:1123 Are these what Im looking for? The auction says to use maxima calipers and 300zx rotors, but FAQ says the 280zx calipers and rotors. Which one is it? I see that the auction above is for the brackets that arent flat, do I need the flat ones? I saw in the faq people say either way... Just need some clarification. Also since I dont have the parts yet Im not really able to see what goes where etc. I started pulling the drums apart in prep. but Im not sure how much goes. This is where its at now.. Do I need to remove the bolts on the inside of the hub? What about the piston (obviously wont need it)? Thanks for the help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auxilary Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 cut the backing plate in half and pull it off after unbolting those 4 bolts holding it in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Challenger Posted September 14, 2008 Author Share Posted September 14, 2008 Will do. And do I have the right parts? THanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMWHYR0HEN Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 Just strip everything down to the bare hub and strut housing. A sawzall and dremel are really useful if your trying to remove the dust sheild without removing the stub axle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six_Shooter Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 I didn't find it difficult to pull the hub to swap to disc. Just a slide hammer is all that is needed that might not be an "average" tool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
91_4x4runner Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 20 bucks to rent a slide hammer from autozone. 20 bucks more for the flange adaptor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrumpetRhapsody Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 $20 for a flange adapter at autozone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage42 Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 Just strip everything down to the bare hub and strut housing. A sawzall and dremel are really useful if your trying to remove the dust sheild without removing the stub axle. Or do the job at a friend's house who happens to have a plasma cutter. Takes a whole 5 minutes to remove both backing plates with one of those! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Challenger Posted September 15, 2008 Author Share Posted September 15, 2008 Yeah I got them off with a combination of a angle grinder with cut off wheel, cold chisel and a hammer. Took awhile... As for a plasma cutter, I was also thinking of that... just imagines making 4 passes and they would just fall off. So can anyone answer my question regarding the parts? Are those all correct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenshinX Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 Well these are the right maxima brackets. You can use the ones on ebay, but they require work. These bolt right on to 82-83 ZX calipers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenshinX Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 Funny thing is the day after i won the auction on ebay for these my father saw a 82 Maxima on the street. The owner was about to haul it off to the junk yard and the brackets weren't welded on he got them for $10. I paid over $100 for mine on ebay :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Challenger Posted September 16, 2008 Author Share Posted September 16, 2008 So what year/models are the ones on ebay? And where else can I get some like yours? Im gonna try the JY tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenshinX Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 The ones on ebay look to be the 85-88 Maxima brackets they are flat and thicker and need to be trimmed down (machined to be used) You can order them through Nissan at $100 a piece. I tried the junkyard in my area found (1) maxima it was an 81; I believe. The brackets were there, but they were welded on. Apparently, only certain years or certain Maximas period came with bolt on brackets and not welded. If you can't find a pair I would order them from here they work with the 280zx calipers and are only $165 for a set. And they are already cut to avoid removing the stub axel. http://www.modern-motorsports.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=60_61&products_id=8&PHPSESSID=27d195d4f7d45db8ddc64cd342a71765 Nissan part number for the maxima rear disc brake brackets = 44155-04S10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Challenger Posted September 16, 2008 Author Share Posted September 16, 2008 Uhhh, $165... Dont have that much to spend.. Guess Ill make a wanted ad, or what do you want for them? :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Challenger Posted September 16, 2008 Author Share Posted September 16, 2008 Another good pic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrangeCrush Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 Challenger, It's a shame you cut those backing plates to remove them. You could have sold them on ebay (or somewhere), to raise some $. The late 77 & 78 cars have the better (and much cheaper wheel cylinders), which is also considered a good upgrade for the earlier S30. Did you check out the group buy brake bracket thread? http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?t=115339 Good Luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Challenger Posted September 16, 2008 Author Share Posted September 16, 2008 Well I really didnt want to take the hub off, but I did salvage all the other parts and am selling them. As for the GB thanks, I actually posted interest there a while back but never got a response... thanks for the link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Challenger Posted November 27, 2008 Author Share Posted November 27, 2008 Ok, I got my brackets, rotors, and calipers. Having to decide on brake pads. Seems like the hawk hp's are a good pad. Any reccomendations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Challenger Posted December 24, 2008 Author Share Posted December 24, 2008 So from what Ive read you alternate the calipers? Left on right side, right on left side? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
280Z-75 Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 Yup, you got that right. Isn't the picture you posted from: http://www.zcarcreations.com/howto/rearbrake.htm So you would know that already right....but you gotta hear it from a hybridz member to make sure right? haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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