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nissanman22 · 04-03-2008, 04:42 PM

heres my situation. i bought my car with amazing vsxx with great offset but they are four lug. i want to go big brake and i want a working handbrake. i know i need the 300zx handbrake cable and drums the question is do i need the 300zx rear assembly from a z32 to hook on the handbrake drums or is there a way to bolt them on. i have heard different opinions. i would like to stay four lug since i love my vs xx and it will pretty hard finding such a great offset for an s13

SoguRacing · 04-03-2008, 04:51 PM

you can stay 4 lug but you need the 2+2 ebrake cables because they are longer than the other ones, the rear drum/parking brake assembly, rear rotors, and rear calipers.

nissanman22 · 04-03-2008, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by SoguRacing

you can stay 4 lug but you need the 2+2 ebrake cables, the rear drum/parking brake assembly, rear rotors, and rear calipers.

i have all the parts but my question is the regarding the mounti ng of the drums, do you need special z32 assembly parts or can you mount on the s13 without having to buy rear spindles and brackets.

Hebrews2-1 · 04-03-2008, 05:04 PM

As far as I know, if you want to use the z32 e-brake, you'll need to use the z32 "5 lug" rotor for the set-up to work like it was intended. I don't know of a s13 pattern 4 lug rotor that has the same set-up to accomodate the z32 e-brake shoes. I suppose that you can have your rotors redrilled for 4 lug. Good Luck!

projectRDM · 04-03-2008, 05:13 PM

Wow, welcome to 1990 all over again. It's not like we've ever discussed this shit before.

If you have the Z32 ebrake assembly (backing plate, shoes, springs, etc.) then you're done. Redrill the rotors to 4lug and put it all on. You don't need the upright unless you're switching to a Z32 rear shock.

sillydrift · 04-03-2008, 05:16 PM

this should help you out, tells you how to install them and remain 4 lug,
http://www.240sxforums.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=103183

but like projectRDM said, If you have the Z32 ebrake assembly, backing plate, shoes, springs, and stuff your all done, just redrill the rotors

let5l1de · 04-03-2008, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by projectRDM

Wow, welcome to 1990 all over again. It's not like we've ever discussed this shit before.

If you have the Z32 ebrake assembly (backing plate, shoes, springs, etc.) then you're done. Redrill the rotors to 4lug and put it all on. You don't need the upright unless you're switching to a Z32 rear shock.

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retelling the story one more time wont hurt. will it?

search a little. im sure you will find the answers you are looking for. if all else fails... ill give you my how to.

btw: you can always purchase new predrilled 4/5 bolt rotors at your local shop if drilling isnt an option.

04-03-2008, 04:42 PM	#1
nissanman22 Zilvia Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: montreal Posts: 298 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	300zx big brake help heres my situation. i bought my car with amazing vsxx with great offset but they are four lug. i want to go big brake and i want a working handbrake. i know i need the 300zx handbrake cable and drums the question is do i need the 300zx rear assembly from a z32 to hook on the handbrake drums or is there a way to bolt them on. i have heard different opinions. i would like to stay four lug since i love my vs xx and it will pretty hard finding such a great offset for an s13 __________________ yo

04-03-2008, 04:51 PM	#2
SoguRacing Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: (714) Age: 39 Posts: 2,967 Trader Rating: (23) Rides Gallery: SoguRacing Feedback Score: 23 reviews	you can stay 4 lug but you need the 2+2 ebrake cables because they are longer than the other ones, the rear drum/parking brake assembly, rear rotors, and rear calipers. __________________ Pre Tune Checkup! Compression,LeakDown,Vacuum Test $80. Cams Install: $180 Last edited by SoguRacing; 04-03-2008 at 04:52 PM.. Reason: info

04-03-2008, 05:13 PM	#5
projectRDM Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Atlanta Age: 51 Posts: 13,812 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	Wow, welcome to 1990 all over again. It's not like we've ever discussed this shit before. If you have the Z32 ebrake assembly (backing plate, shoes, springs, etc.) then you're done. Redrill the rotors to 4lug and put it all on. You don't need the upright unless you're switching to a Z32 rear shock. __________________ FORMERLY R240NA Learn what's really going on and protect your assets now before they're gone forever: www.paypalsucks.com

04-03-2008, 05:16 PM	#6
sillydrift Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: North Hollywood Age: 40 Posts: 454 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	this should help you out, tells you how to install them and remain 4 lug, http://www.240sxforums.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=103183 but like projectRDM said, If you have the Z32 ebrake assembly, backing plate, shoes, springs, and stuff your all done, just redrill the rotors __________________

04-03-2008, 05:04 PM	#4
Hebrews2-1 BANNED Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: O.C. Posts: 22 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	As far as I know, if you want to use the z32 e-brake, you'll need to use the z32 "5 lug" rotor for the set-up to work like it was intended. I don't know of a s13 pattern 4 lug rotor that has the same set-up to accomodate the z32 e-brake shoes. I suppose that you can have your rotors redrilled for 4 lug. Good Luck!