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Lava · 10-28-2005, 11:25 PM

what size are the 180sx jdm calpiers?
are z32 30mm calipers better?
i heard 180sx calipers are 30mm too
can someone plz tell me

mr_240sx · 10-28-2005, 11:34 PM

have you tried searching? this forum is full of great stuff, you just gotta search to find your answers!

g6civcx · 10-29-2005, 06:43 AM

JDM 180SX 4-lug brakes are mid-90s Altima rotors and Maxima pads.

drift freaq · 10-29-2005, 11:47 AM

25mm is the size , next time search , its all here

FRpilot · 10-29-2005, 12:44 PM

by the way you formated your questions, i dont even think know why one caliper would better than another. 30mm is the space between the caliper that allows clearance for the rotor. generally, it doesnt matter much, but a slightly larger rotor widthwise will offer slightly better heat dissapation and cooling.

you would want to look at how big the caliper is and how many pistons it has. if the pistons are bigger and the caliper takes up more space on the rotor, then it should allow more of the rotor to be 'clamped' down when you apply the brakes which would help your car stop faster..

as to which calipers would be better, it depends on what you are using the car for. it is up to you. if you are just trying to be cool, then get z32 calipers since thats what ppl usually get . 180sx brake rotors are only slightly bigger than stock 240sx rotors. most ppl find that q45 brakes are adequate for what they use the car for. if you want to go bigger, go with z32 calipers, or if you want to go all out, go get some 3000+ big brake kit with 6pistons, 13inch rotors, etc by Endless, project mu, etc.

NismoSilvia270R · 10-29-2005, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by g6civcx

JDM 180SX 4-lug brakes are mid-90s Altima rotors and Maxima pads.

this is almost true, except i dont think the jdm 180sx came with the misalignment that my maxima/altima combo has.

i want to argue EVERYONE that says its "jdm", until i see a jdm 180 with overhang.

+1 anyway

Silverbullet · 10-29-2005, 10:01 PM

explain your situation please.

my JDM Silvia rotors are warped and i need to find replacement soon. I need to know whether or not the Altima rotors are the same.

NismoSilvia270R · 10-30-2005, 01:19 AM

if you want me to explain the situation, its as such:
http://www.zilvia.net/f/showpost.php...6&postcount=29
common to all us maxima conversion guys.

note in the first picture that you can see about a 1/8" of the pad's fristion surface overhanging the rotor. not a huge deal, since it's still an upgrade form stock, but a larger rotor would be cool.

Silverbullet · 10-30-2005, 02:47 PM

sorry, i can't exactly see whats wrong in the pictures. what do you mean over hang?

NismoSilvia270R · 10-30-2005, 04:03 PM

just for comparison

thanks tastyratz

Lava · 10-31-2005, 02:31 AM

i wanna do a 5 lug brake swap
i think i am goin to buy the jdm 180sx hubs or wutever
and get z32 ebrakes and calipers rotors etc
is that a good idea or any suggestions?

NismoSilvia270R · 10-31-2005, 04:55 AM

180sx=4lug
you can do "z32 brake swap" and not have the 5lug (drill rotors).
or get the brakes AND the 5lug swap.

i like the maxima deal cause it doesnt have wheel fitment issues and is noticeably larger with more power. also money was a huge factor. i did the whole conversion with ceramic pads, brembo rotors and stainless braided lines for 200.

if you have money go for 300zx brakes.

Silverbullet · 10-31-2005, 02:42 PM

oh ok, i see now, thanks Nismosilvia270R. Is this the problem with the Altima rotor not being the right size or the Maxima caliper being slightly different?

NismoSilvia270R · 10-31-2005, 03:30 PM

i think its the caliper's bolt alignment, but ive never seen a jdm 180 caliper so idk for sure.

search for all the threads about this. theres at least 5 threads that have EVERY nissan rotor measured in diameter and width. offset=no dice

CHARLIE2020 · 01-01-2006, 08:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NismoSilvia270R

if you want me to explain the situation, its as such:
http://www.zilvia.net/f/showpost.php...6&postcount=29
common to all us maxima conversion guys.

note in the first picture that you can see about a 1/8" of the pad's fristion surface overhanging the rotor. not a huge deal, since it's still an upgrade form stock, but a larger rotor would be cool.

I can explain this:

First some facts:

1) 180SX uses a 280mm x 26mm diameter rotor, the Altima/Maxima/P11 G20 use a 280mm x 22mm diameter rotor

2) 180SX does not share the same caliper with the Maxima/Altima/P11 G20.......the 2 bolts that attach to the knuckle are of equal distance and will bolt up but the distance of the ears (mounting tabs) from the centerline of the axle are different specs between teh 180SX and Maxima/Altima/P11 G20 or basically differnt between FWD and RWD.

3) The proper rotor to use beside the JDM 180SX 4 lug rotor will be to use a 90 Z32 NA 280mm x 26mm diameter rotor and redrill to 4 lug or if your not 5 lug.

CHARLIE2020 · 01-01-2006, 09:35 PM

Front calipers excluding B13/B14 chassis but including P10/P11 chassis:

When you you mount a FWD caliper onto a RWD car you gain a few millimeter so you end up with pad overhang.

When you try and mount RWD calipers onto a P10/P11 chassis it wont fit becasue the mounting tabs are different and teh only way to make them fit would be to lessen the diameter of teh rotor itself a few millimeters.

wootwoot · 01-01-2006, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CHARLIE2020

I can explain this:

First some facts:

1) 180SX uses a 280mm x 26mm diameter rotor, the Altima/Maxima/P11 G20 use a 280mm x 22mm diameter rotor

2) 180SX does not share the same caliper with the Maxima/Altima/P11 G20.......the 2 bolts that attach to the knuckle are of equal distance and will bolt up but the distance of the ears (mounting tabs) from the centerline of the axle are different specs between teh 180SX and Maxima/Altima/P11 G20 or basically differnt between FWD and RWD.

3) The proper rotor to use beside the JDM 180SX 4 lug rotor will be to use a 90 Z32 NA 280mm x 26mm diameter rotor and redrill to 4 lug or if your not 5 lug.

I dont know how I missed this before but I'm irritated I did. Have you personally tried the 1990 z32 n/a rotor or this is just speculation?

CHARLIE2020 · 01-01-2006, 11:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wootwoot

I dont know how I missed this before but I'm irritated I did. Have you personally tried the 1990 z32 n/a rotor or this is just speculation?

I took measurements, it will work 280mm x 26mm is the correct diameter and width.

cotbu · 01-23-2007, 09:51 AM

Just thought i'd add,
You can use the sentra ser rotors to fix that 5mm gap problem. SER years are 00-05 IIRC.

Kouki · 01-23-2007, 10:42 AM

I have the jdm 180sx calipers and 5 lug, and I use pads and rotors for a 95 maxima and have no overhang problem.

cotbu · 01-23-2007, 11:36 AM

I don't doubt you, but for those that are four lug the ser rotors are a direct swap. I have the JDM caliper, rotors and 95maxima pads. It's time for me to either step-up or shut-up. So I found the 11' ser rotors. Haven't tried them yet but...time will tell. I don't have the overhang either, and don't want it.

10-28-2005, 11:25 PM	#1
Lava Leaky Injector Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: CA Posts: 54 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	180sx brake question what size are the 180sx jdm calpiers? are z32 30mm calipers better? i heard 180sx calipers are 30mm too can someone plz tell me

10-29-2005, 11:47 AM	#4
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10-30-2005, 04:03 PM	#10
NismoSilvia270R Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Clarksville Age: 39 Posts: 510 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	just for comparison thanks tastyratz Last edited by NismoSilvia270R; 10-30-2005 at 06:23 PM..

01-01-2006, 09:35 PM	#16
CHARLIE2020 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Socal Fontana Age: 48 Posts: 784 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Front calipers excluding B13/B14 chassis but including P10/P11 chassis: When you you mount a FWD caliper onto a RWD car you gain a few millimeter so you end up with pad overhang. When you try and mount RWD calipers onto a P10/P11 chassis it wont fit becasue the mounting tabs are different and teh only way to make them fit would be to lessen the diameter of teh rotor itself a few millimeters. __________________

01-23-2007, 09:51 AM	#19
cotbu Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: SWFL Age: 50 Posts: 3,318 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Just thought i'd add, You can use the sentra ser rotors to fix that 5mm gap problem. SER years are 00-05 IIRC. __________________ LoverTechnologies "Half Broken Things!"

10-28-2005, 11:34 PM	#2
mr_240sx Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ottawa Age: 38 Posts: 6,320 Trader Rating: (4) Rides Gallery: mr_240sx Feedback Score: 4 reviews	have you tried searching? this forum is full of great stuff, you just gotta search to find your answers!

10-29-2005, 06:43 AM	#3
g6civcx Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 5,764 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	JDM 180SX 4-lug brakes are mid-90s Altima rotors and Maxima pads.

10-30-2005, 01:19 AM	#8
NismoSilvia270R Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Clarksville Age: 39 Posts: 510 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	if you want me to explain the situation, its as such: http://www.zilvia.net/f/showpost.php...6&postcount=29 common to all us maxima conversion guys. note in the first picture that you can see about a 1/8" of the pad's fristion surface overhanging the rotor. not a huge deal, since it's still an upgrade form stock, but a larger rotor would be cool.

10-31-2005, 02:31 AM	#11
Lava Leaky Injector Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: CA Posts: 54 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i wanna do a 5 lug brake swap i think i am goin to buy the jdm 180sx hubs or wutever and get z32 ebrakes and calipers rotors etc is that a good idea or any suggestions?

10-31-2005, 04:55 AM	#12
NismoSilvia270R Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Clarksville Age: 39 Posts: 510 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	180sx=4lug you can do "z32 brake swap" and not have the 5lug (drill rotors). or get the brakes AND the 5lug swap. i like the maxima deal cause it doesnt have wheel fitment issues and is noticeably larger with more power. also money was a huge factor. i did the whole conversion with ceramic pads, brembo rotors and stainless braided lines for 200. if you have money go for 300zx brakes.

10-31-2005, 03:30 PM	#14
NismoSilvia270R Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Clarksville Age: 39 Posts: 510 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	i think its the caliper's bolt alignment, but ive never seen a jdm 180 caliper so idk for sure. search for all the threads about this. theres at least 5 threads that have EVERY nissan rotor measured in diameter and width. offset=no dice

01-23-2007, 10:42 AM	#20
Kouki Zilvia Addict Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Nebraska Age: 40 Posts: 727 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	I have the jdm 180sx calipers and 5 lug, and I use pads and rotors for a 95 maxima and have no overhang problem.

01-23-2007, 11:36 AM	#21
cotbu Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: SWFL Age: 50 Posts: 3,318 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	I don't doubt you, but for those that are four lug the ser rotors are a direct swap. I have the JDM caliper, rotors and 95maxima pads. It's time for me to either step-up or shut-up. So I found the 11' ser rotors. Haven't tried them yet but...time will tell. I don't have the overhang either, and don't want it. __________________ LoverTechnologies "Half Broken Things!"