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fishstix · 11-11-2013, 10:00 PM

I bought some rotors off a guy for 20 bones turns out they fit but are too big. So I made some brackets in order to use WRX front calipers, however the wrx front calipers are made to use a 11 5/8 rotor. Anyone know where to get some 11 5/8 rotors for a 4 lug?

mnight · 11-11-2013, 11:11 PM

1996-2002 Toyota 4runner is 11 5/8". Or here's these: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/axt-ax5594/overview/
This is a great question for the google.

fishstix · 11-12-2013, 11:34 AM

yea those might work. I thought that there were some from an altima or others from a Q or 300z that may have a larger diameter.

Per the google comment, sure there is google or there is a whole web site devoted to the nissan 240sx. I chose the latter. yes i realize i can go searching and searching and searching, and will find out for my self, but then why even sign up to this site, why develop a community to help others if the only answer to anyone's question is " go search google."

Thanks for your info just had to put in my two cents.

thefro526 · 11-12-2013, 11:51 AM

FWIW, 11-5/8" is ~296mm, and you'll have better luck looking for a 296mm rotor since the car is measured in metric every where else.

There are a handful of Nissan rotors in the 296mm range, Q45's ~2000 model year, R33 Skyline GTS-T, R32 GTR (non-brembo?) and probably some others. As far as rotors that are drilled for 4x114.3 and 296mm OD (with the correct hat dimensions) you might need to have the drilled at a machine shop.

Personally, I'd buy some 5-lug 296mm OD rotors and have them drilled. Or just upgrade to 5-lug. Lol.

mnight · 11-12-2013, 12:04 PM

yeah why not just upgrade to 5 lug? More options for sure. Otherwise you will likely have to drill out your 4 lug pattern. Idk many 4 lug cars with that big of brakes.

fishstix · 11-12-2013, 12:43 PM

The main answer is money, I am going to go to 5 lug eventually but i cant afford everything at once. I need new rotors asap so i may just get some off rock auto and callit a day for right now. I am currently looking to find some g35 or 350z stock wheels and tires to do a 5 lug swap. plus if i did mount the WRX calipers id need a 17" rim to clear them.

ps anyone out there interested in brackets to do the same? I don't know if someone already makes them but i could have some made at a machine shop don't have a number on cost but its only 4 holes and a little milling.

fishstix · 11-12-2013, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by thefro526

FWIW, 11-5/8" is ~296mm, and you'll have better luck looking for a 296mm rotor since the car is measured in metric every where else.

There are a handful of Nissan rotors in the 296mm range, Q45's ~2000 model year, R33 Skyline GTS-T, R32 GTR (non-brembo?) and probably some others. As far as rotors that are drilled for 4x114.3 and 296mm OD (with the correct hat dimensions) you might need to have the drilled at a machine shop.

Personally, I'd buy some 5-lug 296mm OD rotors and have them drilled. Or just upgrade to 5-lug. Lol.

Do you happen to know how far out of the " proper hat dimensions" i can go with other rotors?

codyace · 11-12-2013, 09:57 PM

I wouldn't consider a WRX caliper worthwhile when Q45 and 300zx calipers are readily available. I can appreciate your work and time to make them work, but with so many bolt on options out there, why re invent the wheel?

fishstix · 11-13-2013, 12:17 PM

Cuz i dont have money to buy the things i want... trust me this is not my ideal position on a proper brake set up, however you'd be surprised at how easy it would by to run a wrx caliper. All i really need is a rotor big enough. plus I'm thinking the wrx will be fairly competitive running such a larger rotor compared to that of the Q's and Z's. and any other WRX set up then becomes available for a 40 dollar bracket (guessed at what a machine chop would charge)

No i can't afford wheels, tires, rotors, pads for all four, and calipers plus the shit to make the e-brake work all at once. My Dirty Girl is a daily driver I use to get to school and work every day. mostly school.

11-11-2013, 10:00 PM	#1
fishstix Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: sacramento Age: 38 Posts: 31 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Brake project upgrade I bought some rotors off a guy for 20 bones turns out they fit but are too big. So I made some brackets in order to use WRX front calipers, however the wrx front calipers are made to use a 11 5/8 rotor. Anyone know where to get some 11 5/8 rotors for a 4 lug?

11-11-2013, 11:11 PM	#2
mnight Leaky Injector Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 81 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	1996-2002 Toyota 4runner is 11 5/8". Or here's these: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/axt-ax5594/overview/ This is a great question for the google. __________________

11-12-2013, 11:51 AM	#4
thefro526 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,813 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	FWIW, 11-5/8" is ~296mm, and you'll have better luck looking for a 296mm rotor since the car is measured in metric every where else. There are a handful of Nissan rotors in the 296mm range, Q45's ~2000 model year, R33 Skyline GTS-T, R32 GTR (non-brembo?) and probably some others. As far as rotors that are drilled for 4x114.3 and 296mm OD (with the correct hat dimensions) you might need to have the drilled at a machine shop. Personally, I'd buy some 5-lug 296mm OD rotors and have them drilled. Or just upgrade to 5-lug. Lol. __________________ http://thefro526.wordpress.com/ Deto International

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mnight Leaky Injector Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 81 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	yeah why not just upgrade to 5 lug? More options for sure. Otherwise you will likely have to drill out your 4 lug pattern. Idk many 4 lug cars with that big of brakes. __________________

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codyace Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Poconos, PA Age: 40 Posts: 8,030 Trader Rating: (58) Feedback Score: 58 reviews	I wouldn't consider a WRX caliper worthwhile when Q45 and 300zx calipers are readily available. I can appreciate your work and time to make them work, but with so many bolt on options out there, why re invent the wheel? __________________ *Want Air Conditioning in your SR20 Swapped car? Check out www.sr20acbrackets.com for more information! Quest Alternator Conversions for SR20!* Check my Group Buy! Tired of lousy internal gates? Go external wastegate with one of my manifolds, Check out my group buy

11-12-2013, 11:34 AM	#3
fishstix Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: sacramento Age: 38 Posts: 31 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	yea those might work. I thought that there were some from an altima or others from a Q or 300z that may have a larger diameter. Per the google comment, sure there is google or there is a whole web site devoted to the nissan 240sx. I chose the latter. yes i realize i can go searching and searching and searching, and will find out for my self, but then why even sign up to this site, why develop a community to help others if the only answer to anyone's question is " go search google." Thanks for your info just had to put in my two cents.

11-12-2013, 12:43 PM	#6
fishstix Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: sacramento Age: 38 Posts: 31 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	The main answer is money, I am going to go to 5 lug eventually but i cant afford everything at once. I need new rotors asap so i may just get some off rock auto and callit a day for right now. I am currently looking to find some g35 or 350z stock wheels and tires to do a 5 lug swap. plus if i did mount the WRX calipers id need a 17" rim to clear them. ps anyone out there interested in brackets to do the same? I don't know if someone already makes them but i could have some made at a machine shop don't have a number on cost but its only 4 holes and a little milling.

11-13-2013, 12:17 PM	#9
fishstix Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: sacramento Age: 38 Posts: 31 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Cuz i dont have money to buy the things i want... trust me this is not my ideal position on a proper brake set up, however you'd be surprised at how easy it would by to run a wrx caliper. All i really need is a rotor big enough. plus I'm thinking the wrx will be fairly competitive running such a larger rotor compared to that of the Q's and Z's. and any other WRX set up then becomes available for a 40 dollar bracket (guessed at what a machine chop would charge) No i can't afford wheels, tires, rotors, pads for all four, and calipers plus the shit to make the e-brake work all at once. My Dirty Girl is a daily driver I use to get to school and work every day. mostly school.