terrasmak

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Exactly, the bracket spaces the caliper out further so you an install the larger rotor.

joepro

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PAINT UPDATE!

So far no chips in about 300 miles of driving, and the paint seems to be getting much harder than it was, so far so good...good to hear from someone who has been through the progression, thanks for checking in Terra!

I will post on my original thread the part list!

bmccann101

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dude.. congrats..

In a sea of what may already be the worst week in threads for my350z.com... THIS is a damn great thread.
Pics, part numbers, DIY, enginuity.. and I like this and will prob do this as well.. never knew i even could.. great post.

joepro

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Thanks for all the positive comments, it took a lot of searching to find the original info on this so I figured there were others like me, I compiled all the info I have gathered on the first post now for new comers!

gregom

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Thanks for the front caliper comparison pics... I might be doing this mod at some point...

BTW do you use those power bleeder pumps that you connect to the master cylinder reservoir? Or do you have some other system for bleeding the Z's brakes?

BoomerZ33

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impressive. well done! my pads are starting to wear. after reading your DIY this is something i could probably tackle.

joepro

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I did not do this down at the shop, or I would have used our vacuum bleeder, I did it the old fashion way, one person on the pedal the other on the bleeder, its not all that hard, just depends how much air you have in the system, if you prime the calipers and pinch the lines, there will not be much, it will take longer if you are lbeeding the whole system. Just make sure when you crack open the bleeder to close it before the pedal reaches the floor. You also will need some type of hose or catch can(I used the lid off a spray paint can, worked wonders) or yo will have a mess everywhere.

joepro

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the next step maybe over the top but im thinking of slapping these on... flame away haha!

calipersticker.jpg?t=1300934284

http://www.jvdgraphics.com/prod-cs%20Nissan2.htm

Voboy

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terrasmak, I don't recall removing a caliper bracket from the rear of my 06 Z. Anyone have a picture of this?

04wrx

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^ yea just wanna know how and where i can get brackets

Waiz

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Thanks for putting this together OP it looks good.

Decals are a nono!!

Voboy

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If anyone has info on a bracket that's needed for 2006 rear rotors to be bolted on please do tell...




Reference: http://www.courtesyparts.com/350z-pa...5_806_808.html

terrasmak

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Here you go

terrasmak

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Here you go

Voboy

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^- but that is part of the "2 piece" caliper assembly isn't it?

terrasmak

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Remove Bolt 44L39A and 44L39 and it comes right off. The same bolts/sliders you need to remove to swap pads.

Voboy

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Yeap that's what I figured. In the picture above the bracket is already attached correct?

terrasmak

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Yup, and you can see the two bolts/sliders in the pic.

Voboy

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Thanks for the clarificaton. I've been calling the whole assembly a caliper. I was thinking of addon brackets used to bolt on calipers that were for universal applications.

Z3305

Thanks Joepro, this is really helpful since I'm trying to source parts for my '05 to do the same thing right now. Your driving impressions were also good to read. With that big rotor size upgrade I thought it would have to make a noticeable difference.
Do you know if the compatibility is the same with the '06 G35 base brake system on the '05 Z?