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darkside · 02-25-2009, 07:59 PM

Hey guys,
I am planning on doing a 300zx Brake Swap within the next month (woohoo tax return). I am wondering if I can use remanufactured brakes, from the likes of Advanced Auto Parts/Autozone? Would this be kosher or should I just find a 300zx and take off the brakes? Thanks for your input.
-Kyle

projectRDM · 02-25-2009, 08:04 PM

Why wouldn't you? Only thing I've heard is you may get a mismatched pair, or a pair with the emblems ground off. Otherwise you're getting new seals, boots, pistons, and hardware. Can't beat that.

Prok0 · 02-25-2009, 08:31 PM

Yep. Mine had the ends of the "NISSAN" stamping semi ground down.
And they fucked up and gave me 26mm instead of 30mm, but I gave them S13 calipers as cores so I guess I made out on that one.

100$ for a pair of front calipers, loaded with pads/hardware, and fresh rebuilt, cant really beat that.

silviaguy240 · 02-26-2009, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by projectRDM

Why wouldn't you? Only thing I've heard is you may get a mismatched pair, or a pair with the emblems ground off.

yeap, I got one with the nissan logo and the other is ground off. got them at different places but still.

khilgers · 02-25-2009, 08:38 PM

I got mine from autozone, they work just fine at a decent price. 4 years with no problems.

drifter_for_life06 · 02-26-2009, 12:49 AM

i dont know why I never thought about going to AAP or autozone for the brakes!!

JRas · 02-26-2009, 12:59 PM

I remember reading this on Arizona Z car brakes FAQ:

"Question: Can't I save money buy using rebuilt 300ZX calipers instead?
Answer: Not really, the 300ZX calipers are heavier, don't have stainless steel pistons to reduce
heat transfer to the fluid, don't have as thick a pad, etc. Besides here's a "rebuilt" caliper one of my customers actually paid money for at an auto parts store!!!
It must of been the catch of the day at the lake it came out of!

2 of the pistons are severely corroded, 1 was only halfway corroded , 1 piston is brand new!!! The mounting ears have been pried on with a crowbar and the whole caliper has been beaten with a hammer ( I guess it was misbehaving). Please compare it to the Billet 6 piston caliper (below) used in some of our kits. If you want to save even more money I've got some 20 year old tires and some used wheel bearings for your Z I'll sell you real cheap."

I'd say you can get them, but make sure you inspect them well before purchasing.

drifter_for_life06 · 02-26-2009, 05:51 PM

doesnt look that bad to me?....

*ManoNegra* · 02-26-2009, 07:25 PM

I've gotten two sets of reman ones
going on 3-4 years and no problems
beats junkyard sets imo

Chad4061 · 02-26-2009, 08:19 PM

yea my plans are to buy the remanufactured ones from autozone or something then take my stock s14 calipers back for the core charge!

projectRDM · 02-26-2009, 08:21 PM

Since the rebuild kits are NLA from Nissan and hard as hell to find aftermarket ($35.99 each for the rears at NAPA) it ends up cheaper in the long run to just get a reman set.

Xbroke_kidX · 02-26-2009, 08:24 PM

wow never thought of this....deffinatly doing it now though.

bejota180sx · 02-26-2009, 08:33 PM

i might just go with this i have friends at autozone maybe they can TRY and get a pair that says nissan still who knows... i have some worn out 30mm i haven't installed and stock 240sx brakes i might just sell the 30mm for someone to rebuild and give the 240sx brakes as cores...

because rebuild kits have been getting harder and harder to get out here...

alkemyst · 02-26-2009, 09:00 PM

I tried to do this locally...no 30mm aluminums were available. The iron ones they had looked like ass and one had a retapped bleeder.

Rebuilding these calipers is easy. If you can't get the pistons out get to a garage with air and put a block between them...should pop right out.

That said if you find yourself wondering if it's right to tighten or left, you probably don't want to fuck with your brakes.

CamryOnBronze · 02-27-2009, 09:21 AM

I just got Q45 calipers from Murray's auto yesterday for about $110 bucks. I would much rather do that than buy some on the forums from a junkyard... it seems like both those and z calipers are always overpriced online when you can just get them already rebuilt from Napa/Autozone/etc.

J.Silvia · 02-27-2009, 10:44 AM

Also lifetime warranty on the autozone calipers.

at23 · 02-27-2009, 01:06 PM

Haha I never thought of this.lol

02-25-2009, 07:59 PM	#1
darkside Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 12 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Remanufactured Z Brakes? Hey guys, I am planning on doing a 300zx Brake Swap within the next month (woohoo tax return). I am wondering if I can use remanufactured brakes, from the likes of Advanced Auto Parts/Autozone? Would this be kosher or should I just find a 300zx and take off the brakes? Thanks for your input. -Kyle

02-25-2009, 08:04 PM	#2
projectRDM Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Atlanta Age: 51 Posts: 13,812 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	Why wouldn't you? Only thing I've heard is you may get a mismatched pair, or a pair with the emblems ground off. Otherwise you're getting new seals, boots, pistons, and hardware. Can't beat that. __________________ FORMERLY R240NA Learn what's really going on and protect your assets now before they're gone forever: www.paypalsucks.com

02-26-2009, 12:49 AM	#6
drifter_for_life06 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: New Freedom, PA Age: 36 Posts: 775 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	i dont know why I never thought about going to AAP or autozone for the brakes!! __________________ RPS13: +.020" 2871r 264's AEM EMS http://enjukuracing.com/#_l_4s

02-26-2009, 12:59 PM	#7
JRas Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Arizona Age: 36 Posts: 1,503 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	I remember reading this on Arizona Z car brakes FAQ: "Question: Can't I save money buy using rebuilt 300ZX calipers instead? Answer: Not really, the 300ZX calipers are heavier, don't have stainless steel pistons to reduce heat transfer to the fluid, don't have as thick a pad, etc. Besides here's a "rebuilt" caliper one of my customers actually paid money for at an auto parts store!!! It must of been the catch of the day at the lake it came out of! 2 of the pistons are severely corroded, 1 was only halfway corroded , 1 piston is brand new!!! The mounting ears have been pried on with a crowbar and the whole caliper has been beaten with a hammer ( I guess it was misbehaving). Please compare it to the Billet 6 piston caliper (below) used in some of our kits. If you want to save even more money I've got some 20 year old tires and some used wheel bearings for your Z I'll sell you real cheap." I'd say you can get them, but make sure you inspect them well before purchasing. __________________

02-26-2009, 05:51 PM	#8
drifter_for_life06 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: New Freedom, PA Age: 36 Posts: 775 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	doesnt look that bad to me?.... __________________ RPS13: +.020" 2871r 264's AEM EMS http://enjukuracing.com/#_l_4s

02-25-2009, 08:31 PM	#3
Prok0 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: FL Age: 38 Posts: 376 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Yep. Mine had the ends of the "NISSAN" stamping semi ground down. And they fucked up and gave me 26mm instead of 30mm, but I gave them S13 calipers as cores so I guess I made out on that one. 100$ for a pair of front calipers, loaded with pads/hardware, and fresh rebuilt, cant really beat that.

02-25-2009, 08:38 PM	#5
khilgers Zilvia Addict Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Twin Cities Age: 44 Posts: 893 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: khilgers Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I got mine from autozone, they work just fine at a decent price. 4 years with no problems.

02-26-2009, 07:25 PM	#9
ManoNegra Guild of Skullduggerous Intent Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Socal Posts: 7,841 Trader Rating: (48) Feedback Score: 48 reviews	I've gotten two sets of reman ones going on 3-4 years and no problems beats junkyard sets imo

02-26-2009, 08:19 PM	#10
Chad4061 Zilvia Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Tennessee Age: 36 Posts: 188 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	yea my plans are to buy the remanufactured ones from autozone or something then take my stock s14 calipers back for the core charge!

02-26-2009, 08:21 PM	#11
projectRDM Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Atlanta Age: 51 Posts: 13,812 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	Since the rebuild kits are NLA from Nissan and hard as hell to find aftermarket ($35.99 each for the rears at NAPA) it ends up cheaper in the long run to just get a reman set. __________________ FORMERLY R240NA Learn what's really going on and protect your assets now before they're gone forever: www.paypalsucks.com

02-26-2009, 08:24 PM	#12
Xbroke_kidX Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mordor Posts: 1,113 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	wow never thought of this....deffinatly doing it now though.

02-26-2009, 09:00 PM	#14
alkemyst Zilvia Addict Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Florida Age: 54 Posts: 868 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I tried to do this locally...no 30mm aluminums were available. The iron ones they had looked like ass and one had a retapped bleeder. Rebuilding these calipers is easy. If you can't get the pistons out get to a garage with air and put a block between them...should pop right out. That said if you find yourself wondering if it's right to tighten or left, you probably don't want to fuck with your brakes. __________________ Now my Kensai, I curse you to be a Ronin and with the my remaining spirit I, beseech Chimata-No-Kami, to have you wander through time and distance lands, seeking a new master.

02-27-2009, 09:21 AM	#15
CamryOnBronze Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: MI Age: 39 Posts: 3,916 Trader Rating: (131) Rides Gallery: CamryOnBronze Feedback Score: 131 reviews	I just got Q45 calipers from Murray's auto yesterday for about $110 bucks. I would much rather do that than buy some on the forums from a junkyard... it seems like both those and z calipers are always overpriced online when you can just get them already rebuilt from Napa/Autozone/etc. __________________ CamryOnBronze.com

02-27-2009, 10:44 AM	#16
J.Silvia Leaky Injector Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Pittsburg, CA Age: 39 Posts: 103 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Also lifetime warranty on the autozone calipers.

02-27-2009, 01:06 PM	#17
at23 Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Camp Pendleton,CA Age: 37 Posts: 218 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Haha I never thought of this.lol __________________ Socal-drift.com ,gay jokes aplenty. SDDrift.com,haven for Zilvia rejects.