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Joe_M · 05-22-2003, 06:13 PM

Went to the junkyard today to grab a set of Maxima calipers so I can upgrade my crap *** wornout, warped brakes to JDM 180sx specs on my S13 coupe. There was a 1991 Maxima and a 1995 Maxima. I took the calipers off the 95, since they had less miles, less rust, and just were newer looking. Just to make sure they were the same as the 91, I lined them up next to them and also swapped out pads and they all fit up.

Now I am trying to order my pads and most places have applications listed for an 88-94 which leads me to believe I may have swipped the wrong calipers. So.... did I or didn't I get the right calipers?

Also, what kind of pads does everyone like. I liked the EBC Greenstuffs on my Honda... real good initial bite. A buddy of mine runs Hawk pads and swears by them. Both are about the same price, so why should I pick one over the other? But here is going to be my setup.

Front
------
1995 Maxima/180SX Calipers and Brackets
Maxima Pads..... brand/type???
Brembo OE Altima Rotors
Russell Stainless lines

Rear
-----
Stock Calipers
"AutoZone Performance" Metal pads
Brembo OE Rotors
Russell Stainless lines

Also.... anyone know of a Master Cylinder brace for the 240's? I think Cusco makes some badass ones for Honda's, but not sure about Nissan's. Thanks for all the help guys.

Joe

AKADriver · 05-22-2003, 07:17 PM

The pad application is different for no particular reason, probably one has a wear indicator spec'd or something. Like you said, they swap right across. Those should be the correct calipers.

I've never heard good things about EBC. What's the car being used for? I like my Porterfield R4-S' for street/autocross/limited track use.

Joe_M · 05-22-2003, 08:40 PM

Mostly daily driving... just want a bit of bite to the brakes and also some fade resistance if I decide to go "the long way home" down the back roads.

I am thinking of just going with the EBC's again. Had them on my del Sol, should be good for the S13.

Joe

05-22-2003, 06:13 PM	#1
Joe_M Zilvia Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Cincinnati, OH Age: 46 Posts: 210 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Did I get the right calipers for my big brake conversion? Went to the junkyard today to grab a set of Maxima calipers so I can upgrade my crap * wornout, warped brakes to JDM 180sx specs on my S13 coupe. There was a 1991 Maxima and a 1995 Maxima. I took the calipers off the 95, since they had less miles, less rust, and just were newer looking. Just to make sure they were the same as the 91, I lined them up next to them and also swapped out pads and they all fit up. Now I am trying to order my pads and most places have applications listed for an 88-94 which leads me to believe I may have swipped the wrong calipers. So.... did I or didn't I get the right calipers? Also, what kind of pads does everyone like. I liked the EBC Greenstuffs on my Honda... real good initial bite. A buddy of mine runs Hawk pads and swears by them. Both are about the same price, so why should I pick one over the other? But here is going to be my setup. Front ------ 1995 Maxima/180SX Calipers and Brackets Maxima Pads..... brand/type??? Brembo OE Altima Rotors Russell Stainless lines Rear ----- Stock Calipers "AutoZone Performance" Metal pads Brembo OE Rotors Russell Stainless lines Also.... anyone know of a Master Cylinder brace for the 240's? I think Cusco makes some badass ones for Honda's, but not sure about Nissan's. Thanks for all the help guys. Joe __________________ 1991 240SX LE Fastback SOLD!! 1992 USDM OneVia CA18DET powered SOLD!!** 1996 240SX Base Model Rockin' the 4 Lug 1995 240SX Base Model $400 project car... and it runs!

05-22-2003, 08:40 PM	#3
Joe_M Zilvia Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Cincinnati, OH Age: 46 Posts: 210 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Mostly daily driving... just want a bit of bite to the brakes and also some fade resistance if I decide to go "the long way home" down the back roads. I am thinking of just going with the EBC's again. Had them on my del Sol, should be good for the S13. Joe __________________ 1991 240SX LE Fastback SOLD!! 1992 USDM OneVia CA18DET powered SOLD!! 1996 240SX Base Model Rockin' the 4 Lug 1995 240SX Base Model $400 project car... and it runs!

05-22-2003, 07:17 PM	#2
AKADriver Post Whore! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Springfield, VA Age: 43 Posts: 3,517 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	The pad application is different for no particular reason, probably one has a wear indicator spec'd or something. Like you said, they swap right across. Those should be the correct calipers. I've never heard good things about EBC. What's the car being used for? I like my Porterfield R4-S' for street/autocross/limited track use.