Z32 rear caliper worth it?? - Zilvia.net Forums | Nissan 240SX (Silvia) and Z (Fairlady) Car Forum

Bigballin · 06-25-2007, 03:33 PM

i have the rear z32 calipers installed on my S14 but dont have the ebrake's on. this car is giong to be used mainly for drifting.

so my question is should i go ahead and keep the rear z32 calipers and just find the ebrakes or can i get a rear big brake kit (30mm rotors for stock rear calipers) and have similar results?

not having to mess with the ebrake line sounds so good...

OptionZero · 06-25-2007, 04:06 PM

so basically the question is

z32 rear calipers and no ebrake

or

big brake rear calipers and no ebrake?

wtf

Max_PSi · 06-25-2007, 04:20 PM

Well..........if you drift your car the Z32 e-brake is your best friend. Its a much better system of e-braking then a stock setup, where you use the rotor itslef to e-brake, as opposed to the Z32's using the inner hub of the rotor.

tacotacotaco · 06-25-2007, 04:21 PM

You can cut a hole in the rear floor board and do it flinstone style. Do it right find the ebrake assembly and put that shit in. Its not so hard put some proj mu d1 drum shoes and there you go locking ebrake for days. last ive seen drum brake assemblies are about 100 plus r33 gtr lines for 75

cdlong · 06-25-2007, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by OptionZero

so basically the question is

z32 rear calipers and no ebrake

or

big brake rear calipers and no ebrake?

wtf

no, it's not. he's asking if he should finish the z32 setup with a functioning parking brake or put the stock caliper back on with a bracket and bigger rotor.

i personally think just getting rid of the shitty stock rear calipers (they freeze up and leak all the time) makes the z32 system worth it. you won't be disappointed with the z32 and getting the parking brake functioning isn't hard. just get r33 cables. they're a little expensive but a cinch to install.

ronmcdon · 06-25-2007, 05:08 PM

If i were you, I'd just save up and do things right the first time. The r33 e-brake cables you can get for around $80 at www.mynismo.com and maybe at courtesy nissan. brake-lines lines can be obtained around $80 or so at splparts.

the hardware is more of a pita to locate, but you should have no prob eventually finding something either from the junkyard, some of the nissan forums, or e-bay.

Imo its a nice setup and I think its worth it (when matched with the appropriate front brakes and a larger brake MC, of course).

Bigballin · 06-25-2007, 05:41 PM

ill just go ahead and complete the whole brake convo.

shouldnt be hard to locate the parts just to lazy to put them on....

thanks!

infinitexsound · 06-25-2007, 06:27 PM

z32 ebrakes with out the internal ebrake drums... and run hydrualic ebrake

bardabe · 06-25-2007, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by infinitexsound

z32 ebrakes with out the internal ebrake drums... and run hydrualic ebrake

what he said.

Bigballin · 06-25-2007, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by infinitexsound

z32 ebrakes with out the internal ebrake drums... and run hydrualic ebrake

any more info on how to do this? thanks

OptionZero · 06-25-2007, 09:55 PM

you have to purchase a setup from a company like Wilwood, which makes a separate e-brake setup

it really sounds like you should just do the 300zx calipers and e-brake for ease

Creizai · 06-26-2007, 12:44 AM

eh Project Mu Rear Pads is enough to lock up the rear wheels enough to do a bihoku entry

, dont over complicate things with Hydro e-brake.

nassin31spr · 06-26-2007, 06:34 AM

Factory designed balance can sometimes be perfection. +1 for finishing the swap.

blv2xlr8 · 07-10-2007, 12:09 PM

so the r33 ebrake cables will work with the z32 ebrake in an s14?

fluidd · 07-10-2007, 12:45 PM

you will never regret it.

do the z32 swap with the r33 ebrake cables.

they lock up super fast and u don't even have to pull so hard,. perfect for those ebrake drifts.

what the other guy said about the project mu d1 brake shoes, not a bad idea, esp for drifting with ebrake. but how is it driving on the street (daily driving).. it shouldnt' be bad, since i dont think u gotta pull the parking brake for everyday driving, unless you're parking. but i mean braking wise.. do you lose the brakes in the rear? from having the project mu d1 shoes?

projectRDM · 07-10-2007, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by blv2xlr8

so the r33 ebrake cables will work with the z32 ebrake in an s14?

Welcome to Earth. Must have been a hell of a big rock you just crawled out of from under.

cdlong · 07-11-2007, 05:46 PM

why do people look for confirmation for a question that was already answered (i assume that's what he's doing, either that, or he's a complete idiot) in the same place it was just asked? of course we're going to give you the same answer. if you want real confirmation, search somewhere else, other threads, other forums, google, etc.

06-25-2007, 03:33 PM	#1
Bigballin Zilvia Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Purple Oillll,TX Posts: 222 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Z32 rear caliper worth it?? i have the rear z32 calipers installed on my S14 but dont have the ebrake's on. this car is giong to be used mainly for drifting. so my question is should i go ahead and keep the rear z32 calipers and just find the ebrakes or can i get a rear big brake kit (30mm rotors for stock rear calipers) and have similar results? not having to mess with the ebrake line sounds so good...

06-25-2007, 06:27 PM	#8
infinitexsound Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: INtraweb Age: 42 Posts: 3,522 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	z32 ebrakes with out the internal ebrake drums... and run hydrualic ebrake __________________ S14 TrackSlut coming to a raceway near you... 510 TimeAttack on its way...

06-26-2007, 06:34 AM	#13
nassin31spr Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: clay town NC Age: 45 Posts: 437 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	Factory designed balance can sometimes be perfection. +1 for finishing the swap. __________________ *"Home is where the armor is"*

07-11-2007, 05:46 PM	#17
cdlong Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Colorado Springs Age: 44 Posts: 1,865 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: cdlong Feedback Score: 0 reviews	why do people look for confirmation for a question that was already answered (i assume that's what he's doing, either that, or he's a complete idiot) in the same place it was just asked? of course we're going to give you the same answer. if you want real confirmation, search somewhere else, other threads, other forums, google, etc. __________________

06-25-2007, 04:06 PM	#2
OptionZero Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Norcal Age: 41 Posts: 6,263 Trader Rating: (2) Rides Gallery: OptionZero Feedback Score: 2 reviews	so basically the question is z32 rear calipers and no ebrake or big brake rear calipers and no ebrake? wtf

06-25-2007, 04:20 PM	#3
Max_PSi Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NY Age: 46 Posts: 480 Trader Rating: (10) Rides Gallery: Max_PSi Feedback Score: 10 reviews	Well..........if you drift your car the Z32 e-brake is your best friend. Its a much better system of e-braking then a stock setup, where you use the rotor itslef to e-brake, as opposed to the Z32's using the inner hub of the rotor.

06-25-2007, 04:21 PM	#4
tacotacotaco Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: GRRRVINE!!! Age: 42 Posts: 3,249 Trader Rating: (16) Rides Gallery: tacotacotaco Feedback Score: 16 reviews	You can cut a hole in the rear floor board and do it flinstone style. Do it right find the ebrake assembly and put that shit in. Its not so hard put some proj mu d1 drum shoes and there you go locking ebrake for days. last ive seen drum brake assemblies are about 100 plus r33 gtr lines for 75

06-25-2007, 05:08 PM	#6
ronmcdon Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: beverly hills Age: 90 Posts: 4,260 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	If i were you, I'd just save up and do things right the first time. The r33 e-brake cables you can get for around $80 at www.mynismo.com and maybe at courtesy nissan. brake-lines lines can be obtained around $80 or so at splparts. the hardware is more of a pita to locate, but you should have no prob eventually finding something either from the junkyard, some of the nissan forums, or e-bay. Imo its a nice setup and I think its worth it (when matched with the appropriate front brakes and a larger brake MC, of course).

06-25-2007, 05:41 PM	#7
Bigballin Zilvia Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Purple Oillll,TX Posts: 222 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	ill just go ahead and complete the whole brake convo. shouldnt be hard to locate the parts just to lazy to put them on.... thanks!

06-25-2007, 09:55 PM	#11
OptionZero Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Norcal Age: 41 Posts: 6,263 Trader Rating: (2) Rides Gallery: OptionZero Feedback Score: 2 reviews	you have to purchase a setup from a company like Wilwood, which makes a separate e-brake setup it really sounds like you should just do the 300zx calipers and e-brake for ease

06-26-2007, 12:44 AM	#12
Creizai Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Cincinnati / Gaithersburg Age: 39 Posts: 360 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	eh Project Mu Rear Pads is enough to lock up the rear wheels enough to do a bihoku entry , dont over complicate things with Hydro e-brake.

07-10-2007, 12:09 PM	#14
blv2xlr8 Leaky Injector Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Madrid Posts: 68 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	so the r33 ebrake cables will work with the z32 ebrake in an s14?

07-10-2007, 12:45 PM	#15
fluidd Leaky Injector Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: GTA Posts: 68 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	you will never regret it. do the z32 swap with the r33 ebrake cables. they lock up super fast and u don't even have to pull so hard,. perfect for those ebrake drifts. what the other guy said about the project mu d1 brake shoes, not a bad idea, esp for drifting with ebrake. but how is it driving on the street (daily driving).. it shouldnt' be bad, since i dont think u gotta pull the parking brake for everyday driving, unless you're parking. but i mean braking wise.. do you lose the brakes in the rear? from having the project mu d1 shoes?