Z32 (300ZX) Brakes on a 350Z?
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You realize that many of the calipers used on the market were devloped just as long ago right?
The stock brakes are a single piston - the 300ZX TT front calipers are a 4 piston. If for nothing else, vastly improved feel.
The stock brakes are a single piston - the 300ZX TT front calipers are a 4 piston. If for nothing else, vastly improved feel.
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well, i met someone who bolted them on with little more than a washer. These were rebuilds too.....so same core, just replacement seals......so for the cost of a single brembo brake caliper, I can buy and install the entire kit, including rotors, pads, and lines for less, and well in advance of the next track event. Granted, the rotors are a few mms smaller, and I might have to adjust the spacing of the emergency brake......like i need that anyway. ha.
Hmm....trying to justify that BBK now arent we?
so...anyone want to buy NIB cobalt friction pads, front and rear for standard calipers? haha. Looks like I wont be needing them.
Hmm....trying to justify that BBK now arent we?
so...anyone want to buy NIB cobalt friction pads, front and rear for standard calipers? haha. Looks like I wont be needing them.
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you need a caliper bracket as well
these are a far cry from a proper big brake kit, but alot better than the standard single piston caliper non brembo owners get
these are a far cry from a proper big brake kit, but alot better than the standard single piston caliper non brembo owners get
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^^^ I don't think so bub. I can't speak for everyone else but the brakes on my 93 300zx TT stood up to all the abuse I could throw (Tack events, Street racing, 3 driving trips coast to coast) at them and the only thing I ever had to do was change pads now and then.
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Originally Posted by Z1 Performance
you need a caliper bracket as well
these are a far cry from a proper big brake kit, but alot better than the standard single piston caliper non brembo owners get
these are a far cry from a proper big brake kit, but alot better than the standard single piston caliper non brembo owners get
Besides... A set of Red or Gold Powder coated calipers with the Nissan logo on them would look HOT!.
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hmm...it appears all I can find is a caliper relocator for the z32. The bracket is needed for just the rears? or the fronts as well? Does anyone know of any others who fabricate a fancy adapter (besides z1...which I will patiently wait for, if i have to)?
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indeed. thanks for the info Z1 and havok!
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Originally Posted by pseymer
hmm...it appears all I can find is a caliper relocator for the z32. The bracket is needed for just the rears? or the fronts as well? Does anyone know of any others who fabricate a fancy adapter (besides z1...which I will patiently wait for, if i have to)?
The more information we can gather the better off we'll be. Right now information is key.
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These brakes on the z32 would warp a rotor in nothing flat, so not sure why you would want them on a z33.
calipers don't "warp" rotors
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So where are you guys sourcing these calipers???? Junkyards or a parts place?
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Just some more prices.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/300ZX...60331030QQrdZ1
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/JDM-3...59075328QQrdZ1
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1992-...58559836QQrdZ1
Getting the Idea yet?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/300ZX...60331030QQrdZ1
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/JDM-3...59075328QQrdZ1
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1992-...58559836QQrdZ1
Getting the Idea yet?
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fronts definitely need a bracket...rear I have no even checked yet
new calipers are a breeze for us to source, and there are tons of pad options for them as well
new calipers are a breeze for us to source, and there are tons of pad options for them as well
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Originally Posted by Z1 Performance
fronts definitely need a bracket...rear I have no even checked yet
new calipers are a breeze for us to source, and there are tons of pad options for them as well
new calipers are a breeze for us to source, and there are tons of pad options for them as well
Z1. Do you guys have the resources to assist us on this project?
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should be pretty easy for us to figure out. My car is going to be apart for a few weeks as my next round of goodies finally goes in, so would be a good chance for us to get the rear setup and see what all is involved.
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should be pretty easy for us to figure out. My car is going to be apart for a few weeks as my next round of goodies finally goes in, so would be a good chance for us to get the rear setup and see what all is involved.
All BS aside I think this could end up being a very good low budget mod for our users and a good product for the lucky person who gets it to market first.
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Originally Posted by Z1 Performance
I'm sorry but that sentence makes absolutely no sense
calipers don't "warp" rotors
calipers don't "warp" rotors