85-88 Maximas Brackets + 280zx caliper conversion question

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Been reading a lot of conflicting information, and am starting to get pretty confused with trying to sort it all out. Ive seen lots of mention for using the maxima brackets for doing the rear disk conversion. And I've seen a lot of mention for using the flat brackets because they seem to be 100x easier to find. Every post seems to agree, you need to machine them- thing is however all these conversions ive seen so far talk about ising the maxima calipers, or the 240sx calipers. Then I read in the stickied brake topic and read this:

 

Maxima bracket/280zx caliper swap

 

Description: Using '85-'88 maxima rear caliper brackets, 280zx rear calipers and rotors to convert rear to disk. Source of parts would be mainly junkyard, and you would have to either remove the stub axle (don't do it unless you absolutely have to) or cut out the drum backing plates to install. The downside is sourcing your own caliper brackets at the JY, and then REMOVING them. You will likely need cordless power tools to do so.

 

So am i missing something? Or is the 280zx conversion as simple as that? Or is this post grossly in need of an update? Can I avoid machining the brackets with this conversion? Are there multiple brackets from these years that im unaware of? I just got some 87 brackets in anticipation of being able to do this, and im worried I opened a can of worms for myself.

 

Thanks again everyone