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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 07:14 PM
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i have an 03 touring and i wann upgrade my brakes i can get a good deal on a set of used brembo calipers that came on track edition but they were on a g35. JUst making sure these will fit my Z im pretty sure they do but i wanted to be positive before i bought them. Help me out even if this is a slightly dumb question please lol
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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 07:54 PM
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nope, don't fit, where are they? have a phone number?



awwe hell, I'm a liar. yeah they fit.
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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 08:25 PM
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Hopefully you're buying more than just the Brembo calipers. Both front and rear rotors are larger (both in diameter and thickness) and you'll need to verify the parts came off a G35 Coupe. Spec V Brembos look similar but have different specs than the ones that fit your Z.
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Hopefully you're buying more than just the Brembo calipers. Both front and rear rotors are larger (both in diameter and thickness) and you'll need to verify the parts came off a G35 Coupe. Spec V Brembos look similar but have different specs than the ones that fit your Z.
NO no i am lol, If i dont buy the rotors that were with those calipers i was just gonn buy brand new ones. And i saw the car they came off of and they were off a 03' g35 coupe. Do you thik im better off jus buying new rotors to go with the calipers?
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Old Jul 30, 2008 | 06:32 AM
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nope, don't fit, where are they? have a phone number?



awwe hell, I'm a liar. yeah they fit.
hahaha lol ill keep an eye out if your looking for a set too and pm you if i see anything if you want.
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NO no i am lol, If i dont buy the rotors that were with those calipers i was just gonn buy brand new ones. And i saw the car they came off of and they were off a 03' g35 coupe. Do you thik im better off jus buying new rotors to go with the calipers?
I'd personally go ahead and replace both the rotors and pads during the swap. If nothing else, at least put in a fresh set of pads.
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NO no i am lol, If i dont buy the rotors that were with those calipers i was just gonn buy brand new ones. And i saw the car they came off of and they were off a 03' g35 coupe. Do you thik im better off jus buying new rotors to go with the calipers?
New rotors wouldn't be a bad idea, but I'd suggest breaking them in with the used pads. This is assuming the Brembo pads are in fairly good shape (no large cracks, flaking and at least the thickness of the backing plate). This may also be a good time to install a set of braided brake lines (like the ones I got from G-spec.com) and replace the OEM rubber lines.
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Old Jul 31, 2008 | 08:26 AM
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Originally Posted by dkmura
New rotors wouldn't be a bad idea, but I'd suggest breaking them in with the used pads. This is assuming the Brembo pads are in fairly good shape (no large cracks, flaking and at least the thickness of the backing plate). This may also be a good time to install a set of braided brake lines (like the ones I got from G-spec.com) and replace the OEM rubber lines.
Ill def do that too, sounds liek a good idea
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Old Aug 2, 2008 | 05:31 AM
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I've swapped a Brembo kit that came from a G35 without issues. The rotors were still in good shape so I just replaced the pads. Go to the vendor classified section for great deals on pads & rotors.
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Old Aug 2, 2008 | 08:10 AM
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Originally Posted by z-u-later
I've swapped a Brembo kit that came from a G35 without issues. The rotors were still in good shape so I just replaced the pads. Go to the vendor classified section for great deals on pads & rotors.
thanksyouuuuu
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Old Sep 11, 2008 | 05:36 AM
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Originally Posted by dkmura
New rotors wouldn't be a bad idea, but I'd suggest breaking them in with the used pads. This is assuming the Brembo pads are in fairly good shape (no large cracks, flaking and at least the thickness of the backing plate). This may also be a good time to install a set of braided brake lines (like the ones I got from G-spec.com) and replace the OEM rubber lines.
why can't I see it in ENGLISH???
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Old Sep 11, 2008 | 10:20 AM
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I'd go with stainless lines and slotted rotors too, while you're at it .
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