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hod240sxS13 · 01-10-2003, 09:42 PM

Looking for a break up grade for my S13, I have 4 lugs, I know about the 300ZX conversion but I don’t want to re-drill a 5 lug patter with a 4 lug patter, seam real suspect to have that many large holes in such a little space.

adey · 01-10-2003, 11:25 PM

Your only real option would be to go for the chuki/kouki (1994+ JDM) brakes. These are larger front rotors and calipers, although still single piston. You may, however, have a hard time finding pads and rotors to fit. I've heard that 1996-199X Maxima rotors and 1993-199X Altima pads work, but who knows if that info is correct!

I have hookups for rotors (albeit used) but I still haven't found a source for pads yet. I haven't had the need to change them yet. When I do, I'll post.

AKADriver · 01-11-2003, 01:41 AM

Maxima rotors from that era would also be 5-lug.

There's absolutely no problem with redrilling 300ZX (or any other) rotors to 4 lug, though, except for the extra hassle if you need to change rotors in the future. The rotor isn't going to crack down there on the hat. There's still tons of meat between the holes.

piratepete420 · 01-11-2003, 09:02 PM

What about the se-r spec v brakes?

red240ne · 01-11-2003, 10:05 PM

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Originally posted by piratepete420
What about the se-r spec v brakes?

They're 5 lug as well. They're also 11", same size as the front rotors on a 300zx.

01-11-2003, 10:28 PM

http://www.zilvia.net/f/showthread.p...threadid=17760

AKADriver · 01-11-2003, 10:36 PM

The Sentra SE-R Spec-V is actually 4x114, just like S13 and base S14.

Its brakes most likely won't work for us, though.

smokin240 · 01-11-2003, 11:37 PM

would you guys happen to know the measurements of what the rear rotors of an s13 should be?

xhdriver · 01-12-2003, 02:51 PM

you could also go with brembo stock size zinc coated rotors, some steel lines and nice pads. i got mine for $400 for all for wheels for everything, you can find good deals and they perform and look great, they are hard to see behind the stock wheels though.

piratepete420 · 01-12-2003, 09:20 PM

Why won't the spec v brakes work?

AKADriver · 01-13-2003, 12:49 AM

Didn't say they wouldn't, but you can't just willy nilly swap brakes between all cars... Based on experience with the Infiniti G20 I'd bet the FWD cars' brakes are somewhat different all around.

**Phlip** · 01-13-2003, 07:59 AM

You CAN upgrade to Z brakes, you will have to get them drilled for the 4x114.3 bolt pattern... Check the thread in the group buy section from irotors.com, he will cut us all a deal, and you can get the calipers at an auto parts store or the dealership if you are rich...

01-10-2003, 09:42 PM	#1
hod240sxS13 Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: no where Posts: 1 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	4 lug Break Upgrade Looking for a break up grade for my S13, I have 4 lugs, I know about the 300ZX conversion but I don’t want to re-drill a 5 lug patter with a 4 lug patter, seam real suspect to have that many large holes in such a little space.

01-10-2003, 11:25 PM	#2
adey Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 3,072 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Chuki 180sx Your only real option would be to go for the chuki/kouki (1994+ JDM) brakes. These are larger front rotors and calipers, although still single piston. You may, however, have a hard time finding pads and rotors to fit. I've heard that 1996-199X Maxima rotors and 1993-199X Altima pads work, but who knows if that info is correct! I have hookups for rotors (albeit used) but I still haven't found a source for pads yet. I haven't had the need to change them yet. When I do, I'll post. __________________ Instagram: @SX180HKG

01-12-2003, 02:51 PM	#9
xhdriver Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: 6 Posts: 273 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	you could also go with brembo stock size zinc coated rotors, some steel lines and nice pads. i got mine for $400 for all for wheels for everything, you can find good deals and they perform and look great, they are hard to see behind the stock wheels though. __________________

01-13-2003, 07:59 AM	#12
Phlip Yes, I look like that Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: In my supervillain's lair Posts: 27,980 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: Phlip Feedback Score: 19 reviews	You CAN upgrade to Z brakes, you will have to get them drilled for the 4x114.3 bolt pattern... Check the thread in the group buy section from irotors.com, he will cut us all a deal, and you can get the calipers at an auto parts store or the dealership if you are rich... __________________ Weirdo And I write too!

01-11-2003, 01:41 AM	#3
AKADriver Post Whore! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Springfield, VA Age: 43 Posts: 3,517 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Maxima rotors from that era would also be 5-lug. There's absolutely no problem with redrilling 300ZX (or any other) rotors to 4 lug, though, except for the extra hassle if you need to change rotors in the future. The rotor isn't going to crack down there on the hat. There's still tons of meat between the holes.

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piratepete420 Leaky Injector Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 69 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	What about the se-r spec v brakes?

01-11-2003, 10:28 PM	#6
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01-11-2003, 10:36 PM	#7
AKADriver Post Whore! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Springfield, VA Age: 43 Posts: 3,517 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	The Sentra SE-R Spec-V is actually 4x114, just like S13 and base S14. Its brakes most likely won't work for us, though.

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smokin240 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Canada Age: 41 Posts: 41 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	would you guys happen to know the measurements of what the rear rotors of an s13 should be?

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piratepete420 Leaky Injector Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 69 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Why won't the spec v brakes work?

01-13-2003, 12:49 AM	#11
AKADriver Post Whore! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Springfield, VA Age: 43 Posts: 3,517 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Didn't say they wouldn't, but you can't just willy nilly swap brakes between all cars... Based on experience with the Infiniti G20 I'd bet the FWD cars' brakes are somewhat different all around.