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sc ka24e · 05-10-2012, 02:20 PM

have some equips that are slightly hitting on the front calipers, have iron 30mm z32 rotors, wondering if anyone knows what calipers are have best clearance (thiner design) brembos?project mu? anyone who can share information please share. thanks

slydin240sx · 05-10-2012, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by sc ka24e

have some equips that are slightly hitting on the front calipers, have iron 30mm z32 rotors, wondering if anyone knows what calipers are have best clearance (thiner design) brembos?project mu? anyone who can share information please share. thanks

It's called a spacer. You need one. 10mm should suffice!

dawagarage · 05-10-2012, 05:13 PM

+1 for spacers. you dont let your wheels dictate your calipers, you let your calipers dictate your wheels.

*fliprayzin240sx* · 05-10-2012, 07:48 PM

Only thing thinner, caliper wise, than a Z32/R32 brakes are Q45 brakes.

Mister.E · 05-10-2012, 08:50 PM

if they are only slightly rubbing, you could shave off the lettering and gain about 1-2mm of clearance.

Black R · 05-12-2012, 02:24 PM

Perhaps the defsport / skullworks wilwoods will offer better clearance?

They will even fit under 16" wheels, and some 15" wheels.

They also save weight over aluminum z32 caliper setups.

*fliprayzin240sx* · 05-13-2012, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Black R

Perhaps the defsport / skullworks wilwoods will offer better clearance?

They will even fit under 16" wheels, and some 15" wheels.

They also save weight over aluminum z32 caliper setups.

His issue isnt wheel sizing clearance but how far the calipers stick pass the wheels hub. If he's barely clearing the brakes, like already said, he can grind down the "NISSAN" on the calipers and smooth them out. Or slap on some spacers. Sounds like even just 3mm will be enough to clear them, wont even have to get extended studs for those.

05-10-2012, 02:20 PM	#1
sc ka24e Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego, CA/ Union city, CA Age: 37 Posts: 514 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Best front calipers for clearance have some equips that are slightly hitting on the front calipers, have iron 30mm z32 rotors, wondering if anyone knows what calipers are have best clearance (thiner design) brembos?project mu? anyone who can share information please share. thanks

05-10-2012, 05:13 PM	#3
dawagarage Nissanaholic! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bremerton, WA Age: 40 Posts: 2,037 Trader Rating: (23) Feedback Score: 23 reviews	+1 for spacers. you dont let your wheels dictate your calipers, you let your calipers dictate your wheels. __________________ formerly known as "hotboiblaze" ratsun: dawa (73 datsun 620) clublexus: properD (97 sc300)

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fliprayzin240sx Man w/ CTSV & a Car Seat Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 17,998 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: fliprayzin240sx Feedback Score: 19 reviews	Only thing thinner, caliper wise, than a Z32/R32 brakes are Q45 brakes. __________________ If you think Zilvia has too many assholes... CLICK HERE!!!

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Mister.E Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Las Vegas Age: 40 Posts: 4,590 Trader Rating: (53) Feedback Score: 53 reviews	if they are only slightly rubbing, you could shave off the lettering and gain about 1-2mm of clearance.

05-12-2012, 02:24 PM	#6
Black R Zilvia Addict Join Date: May 2009 Location: ATL Posts: 642 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Perhaps the defsport / skullworks wilwoods will offer better clearance? They will even fit under 16" wheels, and some 15" wheels. They also save weight over aluminum z32 caliper setups.