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s14kouki44 · 09-22-2009, 10:57 PM

I upgraded to a z32 30mm caliper using a 350z track rotor and they don't fit under my work xd9's. 17" z33 stock wheels can fit them but the barrel of the xd9 is just a tad too small. It rubs ever so slightly.

So my question is if it would be ok to file down the higher points of the caliper to make it fit? Or if I should just sell the wheels and get a new set? If that's the case, does anyone know what aftermarket (work,ssr,volk) in a 17" that will work with this brake setup? I really don't want 18's on my s13

WoolyS14DET · 09-22-2009, 11:02 PM

Get sum spacers

wh0aitznic0 · 09-22-2009, 11:03 PM

Get like a tiny 3mm spacer. They DO sell them.

Slammed Assassin · 09-22-2009, 11:07 PM

yea get some spacers. they even have em at pepboys now. ahah

96Turbo · 09-22-2009, 11:08 PM

Spacer would be best if you can fit the tires under the fender the way you want. Otherwise plenty of people grind down the Nissan logo on the outside of the caliper. Your choice

besTint · 09-22-2009, 11:08 PM

yea what they said

96Turbo · 09-22-2009, 11:23 PM

wait a minute...are you saying that the actual BARREL rubs the caliper? (inside of wheel to outside of caliper)??? Because I was assuming you mean that the front of the caliper was rubbing the inside of your spokes.

If it's not the spokes rubbing then you have bigger problems...Maybe need 18"s or something with a different barrel design in 17"

s14kouki44 · 09-22-2009, 11:29 PM

No no no. The spokes are a-ok have nice concave with hella clearence. The top of the caliper rubs on the inside of the wheel...the barrel. Maybe 1.5mm too tall to tuck in there. I can fit the wheel on but the grinds on the inside of the wheel. I love my works and Id hate to sell em

garagelu · 09-22-2009, 11:37 PM

man that sucks. I guess you have two choices. Grind down on the caliper. If shouldn't affect the caliper other than cosmetics as long as its not too much. Or get rid of the spacer and big rotor and go back to stock 300zx rotor.

Or third choice....buy different wheels. Those xd-9's must be have a weird barrel design. I know for sure evo/sti rotors are either same size or a little bigger than 350z track rotors. I fit my sti brembos with quite a bit of room still left on my fn01r-c.

s13silvia123 · 09-22-2009, 11:37 PM

get 3-5mm spacers and you'll be ok. the spacers should bring the rims out so that it wont touch the barrel no more. happens to me all the time when i'm switching rims around. i have to change spacers on depends on the rims i put on.

96Turbo · 09-23-2009, 12:15 AM

is the shape of the barrel such that it would help to move the wheel out a little (as in spacers)?? Or is it a constant size near the caliper?

If it's really only 1mm or so, I think you could get away with grinding a little material off the caliper.

s14kouki44 · 09-23-2009, 12:17 AM

I think Ima try grinding down the caliper. It just needs a slight trim. I just wanted to make sure it'd be safe to do so. Thanks for you input guys!!

*ManoNegra* · 09-23-2009, 08:09 AM

You can have a local machine shop flycut the Nissan logo off and skim
a litte off the face to get clearance.
Would look decent too.

clark · 09-23-2009, 08:16 AM

do you guys read?

the BARREL doesn't clear.

i mean it depends on how much filing you will do. 1 mm is the MAX you should file.

also, depending on where you got the adapters for the z33 track rotor, maybe whoever made them made them to sit the caliper a little too high. na mean?

Marcus · 09-23-2009, 11:56 AM

i had this problem too.

FML..

fastest fix was getting 18s.
you could grind down the caliper.

a spacer might only help if the barrel is tapered. and only if the inside diameter of the wheel increases away from the face.

trsilvias13 · 09-23-2009, 01:02 PM

I have your set up. 350z track rotors with z32 calipers. Fits under 17in grams lights pros - same wheel marcus has in his pic.

chrisa · 09-23-2009, 01:49 PM

i have Z32 brakes and they fit in my Advan 16's!!!! i would just another set of wheels.

MrChow · 09-23-2009, 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chrisa

i have Z32 brakes and they fit in my Advan 16's!!!! i would just another set of wheels.

Did you not read the thread? There talking z32 with 350z rotors.

Get pic of the rubbing and then we'll answer all your questions.

s14kouki44 · 09-23-2009, 06:11 PM

[QUOTE=Marcus;3043393]i had this problem too.

FML..

Just like this but not as bad. I'd get 18's if it meant not grinding down those gorgeous calipers but mine are just z32's haha so it should be ok. I'll try to get a pic but no digital cam at the moment. Thanks guys

OptionZero · 09-23-2009, 11:10 PM

had the same problem. Caliper rubs the inside of the barrel. Spoke clearance is no issue

17x9.5 XD9's are built for use in rear. Apparently work didn't consider S-chassis owners' brake options.

get new wheels

09-22-2009, 10:57 PM	#1
s14kouki44 Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: livermore, ca Age: 36 Posts: 71 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Brakes don't fit!! I upgraded to a z32 30mm caliper using a 350z track rotor and they don't fit under my work xd9's. 17" z33 stock wheels can fit them but the barrel of the xd9 is just a tad too small. It rubs ever so slightly. So my question is if it would be ok to file down the higher points of the caliper to make it fit? Or if I should just sell the wheels and get a new set? If that's the case, does anyone know what aftermarket (work,ssr,volk) in a 17" that will work with this brake setup? I really don't want 18's on my s13

09-22-2009, 11:07 PM	#4
Slammed Assassin Nissanaholic! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Oxnard/SV Posts: 2,065 Trader Rating: (34) Feedback Score: 34 reviews	yea get some spacers. they even have em at pepboys now. ahah __________________

09-22-2009, 11:08 PM	#6
besTint Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Stanton, CA Posts: 2,641 Trader Rating: (81) Rides Gallery: besTint Feedback Score: 81 reviews	yea what they said __________________ http://squarespokes.com/

09-22-2009, 11:37 PM	#10
s13silvia123 Post Whore! Join Date: May 2006 Location: where waldo is Age: 43 Posts: 3,267 Trader Rating: (16) Feedback Score: 16 reviews	get 3-5mm spacers and you'll be ok. the spacers should bring the rims out so that it wont touch the barrel no more. happens to me all the time when i'm switching rims around. i have to change spacers on depends on the rims i put on. __________________ 18g and 20g turbo users click on me http://zilvia.net/f/tech-talk/261219-18g-20g-turbo-users.html

09-22-2009, 11:02 PM	#2
WoolyS14DET Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Long Island, NY Age: 46 Posts: 1,310 Trader Rating: (18) Feedback Score: 18 reviews	Get sum spacers

09-22-2009, 11:08 PM	#5
96Turbo Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: AZ Age: 36 Posts: 1,315 Trader Rating: (11) Feedback Score: 11 reviews	Spacer would be best if you can fit the tires under the fender the way you want. Otherwise plenty of people grind down the Nissan logo on the outside of the caliper. Your choice

09-22-2009, 11:23 PM	#7
96Turbo Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: AZ Age: 36 Posts: 1,315 Trader Rating: (11) Feedback Score: 11 reviews	wait a minute...are you saying that the actual BARREL rubs the caliper? (inside of wheel to outside of caliper)??? Because I was assuming you mean that the front of the caliper was rubbing the inside of your spokes. If it's not the spokes rubbing then you have bigger problems...Maybe need 18"s or something with a different barrel design in 17"

09-22-2009, 11:29 PM	#8
s14kouki44 Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: livermore, ca Age: 36 Posts: 71 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	No no no. The spokes are a-ok have nice concave with hella clearence. The top of the caliper rubs on the inside of the wheel...the barrel. Maybe 1.5mm too tall to tuck in there. I can fit the wheel on but the grinds on the inside of the wheel. I love my works and Id hate to sell em

09-22-2009, 11:37 PM	#9
garagelu Nissanaholic! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA Age: 40 Posts: 1,856 Trader Rating: (60) Feedback Score: 60 reviews	man that sucks. I guess you have two choices. Grind down on the caliper. If shouldn't affect the caliper other than cosmetics as long as its not too much. Or get rid of the spacer and big rotor and go back to stock 300zx rotor. Or third choice....buy different wheels. Those xd-9's must be have a weird barrel design. I know for sure evo/sti rotors are either same size or a little bigger than 350z track rotors. I fit my sti brembos with quite a bit of room still left on my fn01r-c.

09-23-2009, 12:15 AM	#11
96Turbo Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: AZ Age: 36 Posts: 1,315 Trader Rating: (11) Feedback Score: 11 reviews	is the shape of the barrel such that it would help to move the wheel out a little (as in spacers)?? Or is it a constant size near the caliper? If it's really only 1mm or so, I think you could get away with grinding a little material off the caliper.

09-23-2009, 12:17 AM	#12
s14kouki44 Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: livermore, ca Age: 36 Posts: 71 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I think Ima try grinding down the caliper. It just needs a slight trim. I just wanted to make sure it'd be safe to do so. Thanks for you input guys!!

09-23-2009, 08:09 AM	#13
ManoNegra Guild of Skullduggerous Intent Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Socal Posts: 7,841 Trader Rating: (48) Feedback Score: 48 reviews	You can have a local machine shop flycut the Nissan logo off and skim a litte off the face to get clearance. Would look decent too.

09-23-2009, 08:16 AM	#14
clark Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: new york Posts: 1,035 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	do you guys read? the BARREL doesn't clear. i mean it depends on how much filing you will do. 1 mm is the MAX you should file. also, depending on where you got the adapters for the z33 track rotor, maybe whoever made them made them to sit the caliper a little too high. na mean?

09-23-2009, 11:56 AM	#15
Marcus Nissanaholic! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Diego Age: 37 Posts: 2,087 Trader Rating: (18) Feedback Score: 18 reviews	i had this problem too. FML.. fastest fix was getting 18s. you could grind down the caliper. a spacer might only help if the barrel is tapered. and only if the inside diameter of the wheel increases away from the face.

09-23-2009, 01:02 PM	#16
trsilvias13 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 1,995 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	I have your set up. 350z track rotors with z32 calipers. Fits under 17in grams lights pros - same wheel marcus has in his pic.

09-23-2009, 01:49 PM	#17
chrisa BANNED Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: san pedro Age: 39 Posts: 690 Trader Rating: (14) Feedback Score: 14 reviews	i have Z32 brakes and they fit in my Advan 16's!!!! i would just another set of wheels.

09-23-2009, 06:11 PM	#19
s14kouki44 Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: livermore, ca Age: 36 Posts: 71 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	[QUOTE=Marcus;3043393]i had this problem too. FML.. Just like this but not as bad. I'd get 18's if it meant not grinding down those gorgeous calipers but mine are just z32's haha so it should be ok. I'll try to get a pic but no digital cam at the moment. Thanks guys

09-23-2009, 11:10 PM	#20
OptionZero Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Norcal Age: 41 Posts: 6,263 Trader Rating: (2) Rides Gallery: OptionZero Feedback Score: 2 reviews	had the same problem. Caliper rubs the inside of the barrel. Spoke clearance is no issue 17x9.5 XD9's are built for use in rear. Apparently work didn't consider S-chassis owners' brake options. get new wheels