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Thanks for the many questions and e-mails regarding the ARIZONAZCAR.COM 350Z FRONT BRAKE KIT. Here's a typical install that should answer many of the questions. I'll post the rear install shortly.

ALWAYS SUPPORT THE CAR SECURELY
WITH SAFETY STANDS

HERE'S THE STOCK BRAKES READY FOR E-BAY



UNBOLT THE CALIPER AND THE BRACKETS THAT
HOLD THE BRAKE LINES, KEEP THE BRAKE LINES CONNECTED AT THIS TIME TO KEEP THE FLUID FROM MAKING A MESS.


REMOVE THE ROTOR.



THE OLD BACKING PLATE IS NO LONGER NEEDED.
REMOVE THE 4 BOLTS THAT HOLD THE HUB IN PLACE,
REMOVE THE HUB AND BACKING PLATE AND RE-INSTALL THE HUB




INSTALL THE BRACKET AS EXACTLY AS SHOWN BELOW WITH THE SUPPLIED
HARDWARE.


YOU DON'T NEED TO REMOVE THE SPINDLE FROM THE CAR, I ONLY DID TO GET SOME BETTER PICS.


EXTRA SHIM WASHERS ARE INCLUDED TO ALLOW CENTERING OF THE CALIPER TO THE ROTOR IF NEEDED, THEY GO BETWEEN THE BRACKET AND THE SPINDLE



PLACE THE ROTOR INTO POSITION AND RETAIN IT TEMPORARILY WITH 1 OR 2 LUG NUTS.
NOTE: THE 13 inch ROTORS AND 6-PISTON CALIPERS ARE DIRECTIONAL, MAKE SURE YOU PUT THE LEFT ONES ON THE LEFT SIDE ETC. LOOK FOR THE ARROWS OR (L&R) MARKS.



INSTALL THE FITTING INTO THE CALIPER, I USE A
LAYER OR 2 OF TEFLON TAPE TO SEAL THE THREADS.



MOUNT THE CALIPER TO THE BRACKET WITH THE SUPPLIED BOLTS, LOCK
WASHERS AND FLAT WASHERS. NOW DISCONNECT THE OLD
BRAKE LINE FROM THE CHASSIS AND INSTALL THE NEW BRAIDED LINE FROM THE CALIPER TO THE CHASSIS. (use proper flare-nut wrenches to avoid damaging the brake line nuts and fittings)



DO A THOROUGH JOB OF
BLEEDING AND CHECK FOR ANY INTERFERENCE BETWEEN ANY OF THE BRAKE
AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS AND TAKE CORRECTIVE ACTION AS NECESSARY.
IF ANY PULSATION IS FELT HAVE THE ROTOR ASSEMBLIES TURNED ON A BRAKE LATHE TO TRUE THEM UP..... I USUALLY BREAK THEM IN AND THEN HAVE THEM TURNED AFTER THEY'VE BEEN HEAT CYCLED.





READY FOR THE TRACK !
HOPE THIS WAS HELPFULL
Dave
ARIZONA Z CAR
2043 E. QUARTZ ST.
MESA AZ 85213

480-844-9677
dave@arizonazcar.com
www.arizonazcar.com

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ARIZONAZCAR.COM 350Z / G35 REAR BRAKE KIT INSTALLATION
(12.2 INCH VENTED ROTORS AND BILLET 4-PISTON CAILPERS)

ALWAYS SUPPORT THE CAR SECURELY ON SAFETY STANDS.

HERE'S THE STOCK BRAKES READY FOR E-BAY



UNBOLT THE CALIPER , KEEP THE BRAKE LINES CONNECTED AT THIS TIME TO KEEP THE FLUID FROM MAKING A MESS.



REMOVE THE ROTOR.
REMOVE THE COTTER PIN AND THE 36mm NUT THAT RETAINS THE HALF-SHAFT.



THE OLD BACKING PLATE IN NO LONGER NEEDED.
REMOVE THE 4 BOLTS THAT HOLD THE HUB IN PLACE, (THIS IS MUCH EASIER TO DO WITH THE HALF-SHAFT OUT OF THE WAY)
REMOVE THE HUB , DISCONNECT THE PARKING BRAKE CABLE AND REMOVE THE BACKING PLATE (2 MORE NUTS AND A BOLT)





RE-INSTALL THE HUB ALONG WITH THE NEW BRACKET AS SHOWN USING THE SUPPLIED BOLTS, LOCKWASHERS, AND FLATWASHERS.
NOTE: THERE ARE RIGHT AND LEFT HAND BRACKETS

NOW'S A GOOD TIME TO REINSTALL THE HALF-SHAFT, NUT AND COTTER PIN (USE A NEW COTTER PIN)



USE SOME BRAKE CLEANER AND DEGREASE THE ROTOR.
PLACE THE ROTOR INTO POSITION AND RETAIN IT TEMPORARILY
WITH 1 OR 2 LUG NUTS.




INSTALL THE FITTING FOR THE SUPPLIED SS BRAKELINE INTO THE CALIPER, I USE A LAYER OR 2 OF TEFLON TAPE TO SEAL THE THREADS.


SHOWN WITH OPTIONAL CUSTOM SLOTS ON THE REAR ROTOR

MOUNT THE CALIPER TO THE BRACKET WITH THE SUPPLIED BOLTS, LOCK WASHERS AND FLAT WASHERS.
NOTE: EXTRA FLAT WASHERS ARE INCLUDED TO CENTER THE CALIPER ON THE ROTOR IF NECESSARY, THEY CAN GO IN BETWEEN THE CALIPER AND THE BRACKET.
IF NOT NEEDED PUT THEM UNDER THE OTHER FLATWASHERS ANYHOW TO KEEP THE BOLTS FROM GOING THROUGH THE BRACKET TOO FAR.



NOW DISCONNECT THE OLD BRAKE LINE FROM THE CHASSIS AND INSTALL THE NEW BRAIDED LINE FROM THE CALIPER TO THE CHASSIS. (use proper flare-nut wrenches to avoid damaging the brake line nuts and fittings)

DO A THOROUGH JOB OF BLEEDING : (JUST THE TOP 2 BLEEDERS NOT THE BOTTOM ONES) USE NAME BRAND HIGH TEMPERATURE FLUID (NOT SILICONE) .

CHECK FOR INTERFERENCE BETWEEN ANY OF THE COMPONENTS AND TAKE CORRECTIVE ACTION AS NECESSARY.




Not too big a job for a well equipped amateur.

INSTALLATION TIME WAS ABOUT 2.5 HOURS FOR THE PAIR

Dave

ARIZONA Z CAR
2043 E. QUARTZ ST.
MESA AZ 85213

480-844-9677
dave@arizonazcar.com
www.arizonazcar.com

maximumsportZ

iTrader: (25)

Question,

I just recieved my wilwood rear kit and I notice it has a very long cotter pin that goes into the caliper and into holes on the brake pads... Do you use this on the final install? and what is it for? I was looking at your pics and I don't see it on yours...

gringott

iTrader: (17)

Nice. Thank you.

dklau33

iTrader: (17)

If you look at the last picture you can see the cotter pin going through the caliper and brake pad.

maximumsportZ

iTrader: (25)

So you don't split the pin? it looks like it just sitting in there..

FirstZ

iTrader: (1)

I think you split the pin to hold it in place.