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DarkRaptor42 · 08-25-2002, 12:22 PM

My brakes are needing to be changed so i figured Id just upgrade to the 300zx brakes. Only problem is is that I dont know which 300 (model) to take the calibers off. The local pic and pull has a ton I mean a ton of 300zxs of all kinds, most not even touched (no one around here drives nissans all are honda fruits). So if anyone could tell me what to look for that would be awesome thanks.

drift freaq · 08-25-2002, 01:33 PM

Z32 brakes are what you are looking for. basically 90-96 with most sought after being 90-93 TT 30mm rotors with aluminum calipers after that Nissan went to steel calipers. NA calipers are 26mm rotor size. Some people put on the 26mm ones due to some wheels having enough space to clear the 30mm calipers. But if you chose your wheels wisely the 30mm calipers will fit. I have S14 SE wheels and 30mm calipers will fit. Of course if you with the wheels I have then you are also looking at a 5 lug conversion.

hope this helps

D-STYLE180SX · 08-25-2002, 10:41 PM

What would be the best offset to clear 30mm. rotors?
Does it depend on the type wheel?
Im looking at Rays Gram Light 57pros 17x8 +35
Would these wheels clear? Or do I need a lower offset?
Thanks!!!

240 2NR · 08-26-2002, 10:18 AM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (DarkRaptor42 @ Aug. 25 2002,1:22)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">The local pic and pull has a ton I mean a ton of 300zxs of all kinds, most not even touched (no one around here drives nissans all are honda fruits). So if anyone could tell me what to look for that would be awesome thanks.</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
Easiest way is to bring along a magnet.  The ones that aren't magnetic are aluminum and have the best clearance (all alum. were 26mm) and lowest weight.  Others are 26mm as well, but will require you to measure them (or at least eyeball the 4mm difference).  Do a search.  Asad's webpage (which I lack the link for) details the differences very well.  

If you would, do me a favor and grab a couple 26mm alum. calipers for me while you're there, if there really are that many.

uiuc240 · 08-26-2002, 11:16 AM

Actually, all the 26mm were aluminum.  It's the 30mm variety that changed construction.

Asad's webpage

Eric

08-25-2002, 12:22 PM	#1
DarkRaptor42 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Lodi CA Age: 41 Posts: 542 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	My brakes are needing to be changed so i figured Id just upgrade to the 300zx brakes. Only problem is is that I dont know which 300 (model) to take the calibers off. The local pic and pull has a ton I mean a ton of 300zxs of all kinds, most not even touched (no one around here drives nissans all are honda fruits). So if anyone could tell me what to look for that would be awesome thanks. __________________ 04 WRX STi 90 Sil- Camino R.I.P. AE86 20v MS R.I.P. KA-T www.209forums.com

08-25-2002, 01:33 PM	#2
drift freaq R.I.P. Aya, always love Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Los Feliz/Hollywood Posts: 18,564 Trader Rating: (215) Rides Gallery: drift freaq Feedback Score: 215 reviews	Z32 brakes are what you are looking for. basically 90-96 with most sought after being 90-93 TT 30mm rotors with aluminum calipers after that Nissan went to steel calipers. NA calipers are 26mm rotor size. Some people put on the 26mm ones due to some wheels having enough space to clear the 30mm calipers. But if you chose your wheels wisely the 30mm calipers will fit. I have S14 SE wheels and 30mm calipers will fit. Of course if you with the wheels I have then you are also looking at a 5 lug conversion. hope this helps __________________ "Having a lot of tracks on a song is like putting stickers on a car to get more horsepower" New Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uebV1OnbRsw Buy my mounts! http://zilvia.net/f/sale-items/51531...ns-mounts.html http://zilvia.net/f/tech-talk/317539...e-mouts-6.html

08-25-2002, 10:41 PM	#3
D-STYLE180SX Leaky Injector Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 98 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	What would be the best offset to clear 30mm. rotors? Does it depend on the type wheel? Im looking at Rays Gram Light 57pros 17x8 +35 Would these wheels clear? Or do I need a lower offset? Thanks!!! __________________

08-26-2002, 10:18 AM	#4
240 2NR Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Denver Posts: 1,131 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (DarkRaptor42 @ Aug. 25 2002,1:22)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">The local pic and pull has a ton I mean a ton of 300zxs of all kinds, most not even touched (no one around here drives nissans all are honda fruits). So if anyone could tell me what to look for that would be awesome thanks.</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> Easiest way is to bring along a magnet.  The ones that aren't magnetic are aluminum and have the best clearance (all alum. were 26mm) and lowest weight.  Others are 26mm as well, but will require you to measure them (or at least eyeball the 4mm difference).  Do a search.  Asad's webpage (which I lack the link for) details the differences very well.   If you would, do me a favor and grab a couple 26mm alum. calipers for me while you're there, if there really are that many. __________________ Steve 93 240sx FB currently very clean and for sale

08-26-2002, 11:16 AM	#5
uiuc240 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Naperville, IL Age: 46 Posts: 2,093 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Actually, all the 26mm were aluminum.  It's the 30mm variety that changed construction. Asad's webpage Eric __________________ 2002 Mazda Protege5 1989 S13 w/SR20DET (sold)

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