freakshow Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 I have a 79 280zx with the two piece brake calipers. When I redid my back brakes I broke one of the retaining clips. I have been unable to find a replacement, and my brakes clunk. I am looking to switch to the later year 1 piece calipers, but the part number on the rotors are different, so the rotors dont match. What I was wondering is if anyone knows if the parts just bolt on, or if I would have to change out my stub shafts and everything. It looks like the hat on the rotor for the later years is a lot shorter, so maybe the spacing is off on the later years compared to my 79. I hope that someone has worked on both and can tell me whats going on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BleachZee Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 you will need parts from a 1982-83. The mounting points for the calipers on the a-arm are different. So get the entire trailing arm assembly with rotor and calipers. You can re-use the axels and hub. Your brakes may still click or clunk. Mine always did on my 1982 Z and they were complete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woldson Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 I kinda severly dislike the rear brakes on my 83, or even my past 82. They never really adjust properly and leave the break pedel a little mushy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakshow Posted April 25, 2009 Author Share Posted April 25, 2009 Yeah, I understand. After reading the first reply, it pretty much cinched the deal on the m30 trailing arm/rear end swap. The brakes on the m30 are rather stiff. The driveshaft is going to cost a fortune though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUZN Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 AH I have my parts Car 81 zx with that older style you have that I would sell ya hehe Good condition to. Welp anyone else need 81 280zx Parts? including engine. just not 5-speed tranny as I need it lol But everything else that came with a 81 280zx is for sale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judas_light Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 How much for the differential? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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