TW: 13" Rotor, Caliper Brackets - Zilvia.net Forums | Nissan 240SX (Silvia) and Z (Fairlady) Car Forum

timtiminy · 09-20-2006, 02:57 PM

Before I go ahead and make brake caliper brackets to use 13" Cobra rotors with Z32 calipers (Front), I want to know how much interest there would be for this. Basically you would be getting the two brackets and hubcentric rings(or spacers for the lug bolts to keep the rotor centered) that will allow for the use of the 13" cobra rotors up front with your 300zx 4 piston calipers. Let me know what you think and how much you are willing to pay. Questions I would like for you to answer me are:

1)How does $50+ shipping sound, i think that would be fair.

2)Should I include hardware? This will increase price a bit depending on how much i can source the hardware for.

3)Should i have the option to have them powder coated for an extra $10? By request only.

4)Would you be interested in a kit that comes with rotors? Brembo blanks, slotted, or drilled and slotted depending on preferance. I will have to figure out pricing if so.

P.S. I will also have brackets for the ECR33 calipers if anyone is interested, as I know R33 rotors are hard to come by.

**ThatGuy** · 09-20-2006, 03:03 PM

I'd say definitely include hardware. Slotted or Blanked Rotors can be an "add-on" option.

FinalDrive · 09-20-2006, 03:14 PM

1)How does $50+ shipping sound, i think that would be fair.
Sounds fair

2)Should I include hardware? This will increase price a bit depending on how much i can source the hardware for.
Yes

3)Should i have the option to have them powder coated for an extra $10? By request only.
Only if they will be visible when installed

4)Would you be interested in a kit that comes with rotors? Brembo blanks, slotted, or drilled and slotted depending on preferance. I will have to figure out pricing if so.
Nope

timtiminy · 09-20-2006, 03:20 PM

okay so far soo good i am pretty sure i will be including hardware. The brackets cant be seen so it's no use to powder coat unless someone really wants it. I will find out pricing on rotors for those who want everything at once.

CrazyIvan · 09-20-2006, 03:27 PM

1)How does $50+ shipping sound, i think that would be fair.
Sounds fair x2

2)Should I include hardware? This will increase price a bit depending on how much i can source the hardware for.
Yes

3)Should i have the option to have them powder coated for an extra $10? By request only.
Nope

4)Would you be interested in a kit that comes with rotors? Brembo blanks, slotted, or drilled and slotted depending on preferance. I will have to figure out pricing if so.
Nope

upSLIDEdown · 09-20-2006, 03:49 PM

What are the brackets going to be made of???

timtiminy · 09-20-2006, 04:47 PM

brackets will be steel. considered aluminum and stainless but aluminum is too soft and stainless would just be expensive and not have any benefits over regular steel other than not rusting.

slideways2004 · 09-20-2006, 08:13 PM

i would be interested, but how safe is the hubcentric idea? why not make a bracket to use the 350z rotors so the actual rotor is hubcentric

n2motorsports · 09-20-2006, 08:20 PM

what's the thickness of the rotor;s. will it work for the z32 26mm calipers as well?

Slidin240Wayz · 09-20-2006, 08:46 PM

1)How does $50+ shipping sound, i think that would be fair.

Very Fair

2)Should I include hardware? This will increase price a bit depending on how much i can source the hardware for.

Include it, it will save headaches.

3)Should i have the option to have them powder coated for an extra $10? By request only.

I like this option just to protect the metal.

4)Would you be interested in a kit that comes with rotors? Brembo blanks, slotted, or drilled and slotted depending on preferance. I will have to figure out pricing if so.

I would go with the rotors if they are the same price, or cheaper than the price I can find them at.

P.S. I will also have brackets for the ECR33 calipers if anyone is interested, as I know R33 rotors are hard to come by.

I need these brackets, instead of the z32 ones.

pss hubcentric rings?

HyperTek · 09-20-2006, 08:50 PM

very interested!

How much different would the cobra rotors be from the 350z rotors? I know splparts makes a bracket, so not to steal customers away from them, but that would be nice too.

LB.Motoring · 09-20-2006, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HyperTek

very interested!

How much different would the cobra rotors be from the 350z rotors? I know splparts makes a bracket, so not to steal customers away from them, but that would be nice too.

Im down for this... would be cool to make brackets for the z33 too,

but anyways outcome will be put me down for it.

Also, im on the look out for front z32 calipers cheapies pleaseee

slideways2004 · 09-20-2006, 09:45 PM

i say make the bracket for the 350z rotors to avoid the hubcentric ring issue

LB.Motoring · 09-20-2006, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slideways2004

i say make the bracket for the 350z rotors to avoid the hubcentric ring issue

lets get um to work with some of these badboyssss

http://www.racingbrake.com/NISSAN_350Z_s/255.htm

oh, and im local, id come pick some up for me and the guys

SlowCoupe · 09-20-2006, 10:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slideways2004

i say make the bracket for the 350z rotors to avoid the hubcentric ring issue

im down for this one. but its not my call.

im in 100% if theres one made for the z33 track rotors.

theres a shop that sells em but i want just the bracket.

LB.Motoring · 09-20-2006, 11:03 PM

z33 track rotorsssss

boost infested · 09-21-2006, 07:13 PM

interested also...

LB.Motoring · 09-21-2006, 07:18 PM

yah still down with r33 rotorss =D

timtiminy · 09-21-2006, 08:23 PM

Okay well i have seen interest in the z33 track rotors which would actually be a 12.75" rotor.
The difference between these and cobra rotors is the fact that cobra rotors are 13" and cobra rotors would need hubcentric rings in order to keep the rotors centered on the hub.
I can look into making a kit for the z33 track rotors but the price will significantly change. Cobra rotors are an easy find and offer 13" diameter. I even believe they are cheaper.
The Cobra Rotors are 28mm thick, not sure if they will fit the 26mm z32 calipers?
These will have to be ran with 17"+ wheels and may require spacers depending on wheel offset. 17x8 with +28mm offset there is more than an inch of clearance on the wheels i own.
So far so good, thanks for all your responses. Keep um coming!

slideways2004 · 09-21-2006, 09:58 PM

so z33 track rotors are 12.75 inch. how big are the non-brembo version

turtl631 · 09-21-2006, 11:31 PM

Z33 track rotors are super expensive, whereas you can easily find cheapo cobra rotor blanks for next to nothing. Cheapest Z rotors I've found are like $220 a pair, cheapest Cobra rotors are $50 a pair. For people who will use this setup on the track, having a good source of cheap replacement blanks is a major plus. Plus, several places already sell brackets for Z33 rotors. I say go cobra w/ metal hubcentric rings.

240trainee · 09-22-2006, 07:29 AM

I would definatly be down for a set, $50 or so sounds fair, sounds rad

chmercer · 09-22-2006, 10:13 AM

does anybody know of any affordably priced 2 piece 350z track rotors

Slidin240Wayz · 09-22-2006, 10:37 AM

I'm down for a 2 piece. I am sure you can make it with wilwood parts, but the getting the correcto dimensions can be difficult.

Please note the R32 GTR caliper, using a z33 rotor, will have to be about 1cm closer to the hub.

http://www.racingbrake.com/product_p/2016-311-17.htm

Carlos

chmercer · 09-22-2006, 10:50 AM

500 bucks for a pair of rotors :/

i am so broke

timtiminy · 09-22-2006, 11:05 AM

Thanks for the interest. Please keep the replies coming. I will be working on the bracket kit for the 350z track rotors which are 324mm as opposed to the 330mm cobra rotors. these will be a bit more expensive but still cheaper than the ones out there. I want to keep everything affordable, thats why I was going for the cobra rotors but i have seen the want for brackets to use the 350z track rotors with the z32 brake setup. plusses there are thicker rotor 30mm instead of 28mm on the cobra rotor, and you wouldnt have to use hubcentric rings to keep them centered. Oh and the fact that it is still Nissan... either way I will be working on 4 bracket kits total. Cobra rotors w/ z32 calipers; Cobra rotors w/ r33 calipers; z33 track rotors w/ z32 calipers; and z33 track rotors w/ r33 calipers
Cobra rotors will be the cheapest alternative overall thanks turtl631 for pointing all that out.

slideways2004 · 09-22-2006, 03:53 PM

yeah the cobra rotors are defintaly cheaper. its just that i have never seen hub centric rings on rotors before so i'm not sure how good/safe that works

Slidin240Wayz · 09-22-2006, 04:01 PM

Just to clarify, these are the R32 GTR calipers I am talking about.

Will you still offer the hubcentric rings with the cobra rotors?

BTW, most aftermarket rims are not hubcentric, I know SPL sells hubcentric rings for rims.

Carlos

timtiminy · 09-22-2006, 09:08 PM

the ring is to keep the rotor centered, it will stay flush with the rotor, you will still be able to use hubcentric rings for your wheels ontop of the rotors.
those are the r33 calipers i will be working on the cobra kit for. these are being a bit tricky since they have longer arms than the z32 calipers, i may have to offset the caliper higher on the rotor (10 o'clock position instead of 9).

slideways2004 · 09-22-2006, 10:18 PM

yeah, but wheels and rotors are different when talking about being hubcentric. does anyone have a pic or something of a hubcentric ring for rotors b/c i can't picture it

09-20-2006, 02:57 PM	#1
timtiminy Zilvia Addict Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Socal Posts: 624 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	TW: 13" Rotor, Caliper Brackets Before I go ahead and make brake caliper brackets to use 13" Cobra rotors with Z32 calipers (Front), I want to know how much interest there would be for this. Basically you would be getting the two brackets and hubcentric rings(or spacers for the lug bolts to keep the rotor centered) that will allow for the use of the 13" cobra rotors up front with your 300zx 4 piston calipers. Let me know what you think and how much you are willing to pay. Questions I would like for you to answer me are: 1)How does $50+ shipping sound, i think that would be fair. 2)Should I include hardware? This will increase price a bit depending on how much i can source the hardware for. 3)Should i have the option to have them powder coated for an extra $10? By request only. 4)Would you be interested in a kit that comes with rotors? Brembo blanks, slotted, or drilled and slotted depending on preferance. I will have to figure out pricing if so. P.S. I will also have brackets for the ECR33 calipers if anyone is interested, as I know R33 rotors are hard to come by.

09-20-2006, 03:03 PM	#2
ThatGuy Admin Asshole Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Retired Age: 44 Posts: 20,394 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: ThatGuy Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I'd say definitely include hardware. Slotted or Blanked Rotors can be an "add-on" option. __________________ "Speak softly,..." -Pres. Teddy Roosevelt "Be polite, be professional, ..." -Gen. James Mattis

09-20-2006, 03:27 PM	#5
CrazyIvan Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Kissimmee, FL Age: 41 Posts: 1,820 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	1)How does $50+ shipping sound, i think that would be fair. Sounds fair x2 2)Should I include hardware? This will increase price a bit depending on how much i can source the hardware for. Yes 3)Should i have the option to have them powder coated for an extra $10? By request only. Nope 4)Would you be interested in a kit that comes with rotors? Brembo blanks, slotted, or drilled and slotted depending on preferance. I will have to figure out pricing if so. Nope __________________ powder-coated.com - I do Custom Powder Coating

09-20-2006, 03:49 PM	#6
upSLIDEdown Nissanaholic! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: VA.. And for those that keep PMing me asking what kit I have, it's Origin Stream. Posts: 1,730 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	What are the brackets going to be made of??? __________________

09-20-2006, 08:46 PM	#10
Slidin240Wayz Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Everywhere Age: 39 Posts: 5,427 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	1)How does $50+ shipping sound, i think that would be fair. Very Fair 2)Should I include hardware? This will increase price a bit depending on how much i can source the hardware for. Include it, it will save headaches. 3)Should i have the option to have them powder coated for an extra $10? By request only. I like this option just to protect the metal. 4)Would you be interested in a kit that comes with rotors? Brembo blanks, slotted, or drilled and slotted depending on preferance. I will have to figure out pricing if so. I would go with the rotors if they are the same price, or cheaper than the price I can find them at. P.S. I will also have brackets for the ECR33 calipers if anyone is interested, as I know R33 rotors are hard to come by. I need these brackets, instead of the z32 ones. pss hubcentric rings? __________________ Support Zilvia by purchasing a sticker!

09-20-2006, 03:14 PM	#3
FinalDrive Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: GA Posts: 494 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	1)How does $50+ shipping sound, i think that would be fair. Sounds fair 2)Should I include hardware? This will increase price a bit depending on how much i can source the hardware for. Yes 3)Should i have the option to have them powder coated for an extra $10? By request only. Only if they will be visible when installed 4)Would you be interested in a kit that comes with rotors? Brembo blanks, slotted, or drilled and slotted depending on preferance. I will have to figure out pricing if so. Nope

09-20-2006, 03:20 PM	#4
timtiminy Zilvia Addict Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Socal Posts: 624 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	okay so far soo good i am pretty sure i will be including hardware. The brackets cant be seen so it's no use to powder coat unless someone really wants it. I will find out pricing on rotors for those who want everything at once.

09-20-2006, 04:47 PM	#7
timtiminy Zilvia Addict Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Socal Posts: 624 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	brackets will be steel. considered aluminum and stainless but aluminum is too soft and stainless would just be expensive and not have any benefits over regular steel other than not rusting.

09-20-2006, 08:13 PM	#8
slideways2004 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston Age: 37 Posts: 1,706 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	i would be interested, but how safe is the hubcentric idea? why not make a bracket to use the 350z rotors so the actual rotor is hubcentric

09-20-2006, 08:20 PM	#9
n2motorsports Zilvia Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Seattle and Socal Posts: 165 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	what's the thickness of the rotor;s. will it work for the z32 26mm calipers as well?

09-20-2006, 08:50 PM	#11
HyperTek Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Cali Posts: 13,224 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	very interested! How much different would the cobra rotors be from the 350z rotors? I know splparts makes a bracket, so not to steal customers away from them, but that would be nice too. __________________ Keep it Classy

09-20-2006, 09:45 PM	#13
slideways2004 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston Age: 37 Posts: 1,706 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	i say make the bracket for the 350z rotors to avoid the hubcentric ring issue

09-20-2006, 11:03 PM	#16
LB.Motoring Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SòCal♥ Age: 37 Posts: 5,840 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: LB.Motoring Feedback Score: 1 reviews	z33 track rotorsssss __________________ Robby Leuer

09-21-2006, 07:13 PM	#17
boost infested Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Posts: 437 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	interested also... __________________ INSTAGRAM@boostinfested http://zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=569294

09-21-2006, 07:18 PM	#18
LB.Motoring Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SòCal♥ Age: 37 Posts: 5,840 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: LB.Motoring Feedback Score: 1 reviews	yah still down with r33 rotorss =D __________________ Robby Leuer

09-21-2006, 08:23 PM	#19
timtiminy Zilvia Addict Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Socal Posts: 624 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Okay well i have seen interest in the z33 track rotors which would actually be a 12.75" rotor. The difference between these and cobra rotors is the fact that cobra rotors are 13" and cobra rotors would need hubcentric rings in order to keep the rotors centered on the hub. I can look into making a kit for the z33 track rotors but the price will significantly change. Cobra rotors are an easy find and offer 13" diameter. I even believe they are cheaper. The Cobra Rotors are 28mm thick, not sure if they will fit the 26mm z32 calipers? These will have to be ran with 17"+ wheels and may require spacers depending on wheel offset. 17x8 with +28mm offset there is more than an inch of clearance on the wheels i own. So far so good, thanks for all your responses. Keep um coming!

09-21-2006, 09:58 PM	#20
slideways2004 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston Age: 37 Posts: 1,706 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	so z33 track rotors are 12.75 inch. how big are the non-brembo version

09-21-2006, 11:31 PM	#21
turtl631 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Milwaukee WI Posts: 900 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Z33 track rotors are super expensive, whereas you can easily find cheapo cobra rotor blanks for next to nothing. Cheapest Z rotors I've found are like $220 a pair, cheapest Cobra rotors are $50 a pair. For people who will use this setup on the track, having a good source of cheap replacement blanks is a major plus. Plus, several places already sell brackets for Z33 rotors. I say go cobra w/ metal hubcentric rings.

09-22-2006, 07:29 AM	#22
240trainee Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Richmond, VA Age: 37 Posts: 3,861 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I would definatly be down for a set, $50 or so sounds fair, sounds rad __________________ Team Pterodactyl SHARK ATTACK!!! LookoutDrift

09-22-2006, 10:13 AM	#23
chmercer BANNED Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: texas! Age: 38 Posts: 3,288 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	does anybody know of any affordably priced 2 piece 350z track rotors

09-22-2006, 10:37 AM	#24
Slidin240Wayz Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Everywhere Age: 39 Posts: 5,427 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	I'm down for a 2 piece. I am sure you can make it with wilwood parts, but the getting the correcto dimensions can be difficult. Please note the R32 GTR caliper, using a z33 rotor, will have to be about 1cm closer to the hub. http://www.racingbrake.com/product_p/2016-311-17.htm Carlos __________________ Support Zilvia by purchasing a sticker!

09-22-2006, 10:50 AM	#25
chmercer BANNED Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: texas! Age: 38 Posts: 3,288 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	500 bucks for a pair of rotors :/ i am so broke

09-22-2006, 11:05 AM	#26
timtiminy Zilvia Addict Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Socal Posts: 624 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thanks for the interest. Please keep the replies coming. I will be working on the bracket kit for the 350z track rotors which are 324mm as opposed to the 330mm cobra rotors. these will be a bit more expensive but still cheaper than the ones out there. I want to keep everything affordable, thats why I was going for the cobra rotors but i have seen the want for brackets to use the 350z track rotors with the z32 brake setup. plusses there are thicker rotor 30mm instead of 28mm on the cobra rotor, and you wouldnt have to use hubcentric rings to keep them centered. Oh and the fact that it is still Nissan... either way I will be working on 4 bracket kits total. Cobra rotors w/ z32 calipers; Cobra rotors w/ r33 calipers; z33 track rotors w/ z32 calipers; and z33 track rotors w/ r33 calipers Cobra rotors will be the cheapest alternative overall thanks turtl631 for pointing all that out.

09-22-2006, 03:53 PM	#27
slideways2004 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston Age: 37 Posts: 1,706 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	yeah the cobra rotors are defintaly cheaper. its just that i have never seen hub centric rings on rotors before so i'm not sure how good/safe that works

09-22-2006, 04:01 PM	#28
Slidin240Wayz Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Everywhere Age: 39 Posts: 5,427 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	Just to clarify, these are the R32 GTR calipers I am talking about. Will you still offer the hubcentric rings with the cobra rotors? BTW, most aftermarket rims are not hubcentric, I know SPL sells hubcentric rings for rims. Carlos __________________ Support Zilvia by purchasing a sticker!

09-22-2006, 09:08 PM	#29
timtiminy Zilvia Addict Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Socal Posts: 624 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	the ring is to keep the rotor centered, it will stay flush with the rotor, you will still be able to use hubcentric rings for your wheels ontop of the rotors. those are the r33 calipers i will be working on the cobra kit for. these are being a bit tricky since they have longer arms than the z32 calipers, i may have to offset the caliper higher on the rotor (10 o'clock position instead of 9).

09-22-2006, 10:18 PM	#30
slideways2004 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston Age: 37 Posts: 1,706 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	yeah, but wheels and rotors are different when talking about being hubcentric. does anyone have a pic or something of a hubcentric ring for rotors b/c i can't picture it