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Old Sep 7, 2006 | 07:07 PM
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I'm sure this has been asked, but I couldn't find it when I searched, so here goes. I am wondering if it is a direct fit to put track Brembo rotors and calipers on a non-Brembo model? Thanks in advance for the help.
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Originally Posted by dixiecrawler
I'm sure this has been asked, but I couldn't find it when I searched, so here goes. I am wondering if it is a direct fit to put track Brembo rotors and calipers on a non-Brembo model? Thanks in advance for the help.
Will not work on the Performance 18" Rims!

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Old Sep 8, 2006 | 05:04 AM
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Time for some 19's.
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Old Sep 8, 2006 | 05:48 AM
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Originally Posted by zand02max
Will not work on the Performace 18" Rims!

I didn't know that! Good thing my ebay bids failed. I use those for my winter tires! Thanks for the heads up.
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Stock Performance 18 inch wheels WILL clear facotry BREMBO's.
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Originally Posted by Andy@Performance
Stock Performance 18 inch wheels WILL clear facotry BREMBO's.
+1. Stock 17" will also clear Brembos, have had them for months now without any issues.
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I have 20's. So you are saying they will bolt right up as long as I have wheel clearance? I hope so. My brakes are WAY too small for my wheel as far as looks go.
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Originally Posted by Andy@Performance
Stock Performance 18 inch wheels WILL clear facotry BREMBO's.
Really, I thought back in 03 when they came out, the 18" wheel would not fit over the Brembo's. I stand corrected, my bad!
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Originally Posted by dixiecrawler
I have 20's. So you are saying they will bolt right up as long as I have wheel clearance? I hope so. My brakes are WAY too small for my wheel as far as looks go.
They SHOULD clear, I am not sure of the specs on your wheels but if I had to guess it should. If you are talking about buying the factory BREMBO's brand new, I would look for different alternatives as you can find much better braking systems for the same price as the factory BREMBOS. Check out the link below.

https://www.mynismo.com/categories/?id=2313
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Originally Posted by zand02max
Really, I thought back in 03 when they came out, the 18" wheel would not fit over the Brembo's. I stand corrected, my bad!
No worries, we all learn something new everyday.
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Old Sep 11, 2006 | 05:31 PM
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I've just been curious. I was thinking that I may come across someone wanting to replace their factory Brembos with something else. Just a thought, just wanted to make sure there wasn't something different in the mount points or anything. Thanks for the info.
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The only difference is that the rear caliper mounting bolts are a different thread pitch on the Brembos than the non-Brembos. So if you buy someone's used Brembos (check the classifieds and Ebay, as these are often available), make sure you get the rear caliper mounting bolts. Otherwise, you'll be in for a trip to the hardware store or the Nissan parts counter.
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I found Brembos at a junkyard last weekend on a g35 coupe and put them on... They're sexy So are my G35 19's



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Old Sep 13, 2006 | 05:26 AM
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running brembo's on my Touring. will fit 17" and 18" stocks
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Old Sep 13, 2006 | 04:30 PM
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Thanks for all the info guys. You have been alot of help. BTW, lve2xlr8, how much did you have to pay for those brakes at a junkyard?
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Originally Posted by zand02max
Will not work on the Performance 18" Rims!
Performance 18" stock wheels WILL clear the stock Brembos. Japan OEM offered only the standard 18's (non-Rays wheels) for the brembo brake offering. Fit's and clears just fine with stock offset and what not.
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Old Sep 14, 2006 | 08:16 AM
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Originally Posted by GaryM05
The only difference is that the rear caliper mounting bolts are a different thread pitch on the Brembos than the non-Brembos. So if you buy someone's used Brembos (check the classifieds and Ebay, as these are often available), make sure you get the rear caliper mounting bolts. Otherwise, you'll be in for a trip to the hardware store or the Nissan parts counter.

How about the fronts? The mounting bolt can be reused switching from the non-Brembo to the Brembos ?
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Old Sep 14, 2006 | 06:29 PM
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Originally Posted by mberthia
How about the fronts? The mounting bolt can be reused switching from the non-Brembo to the Brembos ?
Yes, as far as I know the front bolt is the same (although I've never actually seen it).
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Question for you guys....will G35 brembos be a direct swat with my Z's non brembos? Been looking around to find out.
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Originally Posted by buffmanjeff
Question for you guys....will G35 brembos be a direct swat with my Z's non brembos? Been looking around to find out.

Yes they will, make sure u get all the parts, ie. the brake lines, and brake line holders as well as rotors and etc.. Also, I paid $100 for my brembo setup at the junkyard
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