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Mr. Badlose · 11-30-2004, 06:53 PM

So it seems my front right 240sx caliper is leaking out all of my brake fluid.

So I've got three options now.

1) Rebuild the front stock calipers. (I have nice Carbotech XP-8s in there right now, and the rotors are in good condition)

2) Use the front Silvia (Altima) calipers I have laying around, buy Altima rotors and pads.

3) Use the front J30 (same as Q45 I think) calipers I have laying around, buy rotors, redrill myself, buy some pads.

What would YOU do? Thanks Zilvians.

Mike Wazowski · 11-30-2004, 11:42 PM

I would do this all over again.
http://www.my350z.com/gallery/view_p...album08&id=aaq

*sykikchimp* · 12-01-2004, 09:52 AM

I would probably go with the silvia calipers.

Ritz S14 · 12-01-2004, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Badlose

So it seems my front right 240sx caliper is leaking out all of my brake fluid.

So I've got three options now.

1) Rebuild the front stock calipers. (I have nice Carbotech XP-8s in there right now, and the rotors are in good condition)

2) Use the front Silvia (Altima) calipers I have laying around, buy Altima rotors and pads.

3) Use the front J30 (same as Q45 I think) calipers I have laying around, buy rotors, redrill myself, buy some pads.

What would YOU do? Thanks Zilvians.

Depending where in CA you are, I have a set of stock s14 calipers in good condition for $31picked up. Hayward, CA.

old_s13 · 12-01-2004, 11:43 AM

i would spend my time and money on brakes that dont suck?

Mr. Badlose · 12-01-2004, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ritz S14

Depending where in CA you are, I have a set of stock s14 calipers in good condition for $31picked up. Hayward, CA.

Just what I need, a 4th set of front calipers, no thanks.

old_s13 · 12-01-2004, 04:42 PM

why have you gone through so many calipers? calipers are not that complex, especially single piston. you have:

- one piston
- one seal and one dust cover
- sliding pin

keep the fluid changed and make sure the caliper slides well (grease the pin) and you're done. why the complexity here? if you want better, go with NA 90 Z32 brakes.. they're small and good. If you want more, go with Z32 turbo brakes. If you want more than that, go with Brembo Z33 brakes. If you want more than that, get an anchor like the batmobile has, it will help you drift around turns too.

Mike

Mr. Badlose · 12-01-2004, 09:03 PM

I haven't gone through that many, I've just kind of collected them.

I've had the Silvia ones for 2 years now from my front clip and I've never put them on, and some J30s I thought I may as well grab at the junkyard a week ago.

And I've never seen Adam West deploy an anchor from the Batmobile.

Edit: Was it Michael Keaton who had the tether that went around poles?

thx247 · 12-02-2004, 09:42 AM

touche....

For a stock powered car I think the stock calipers with the XP8's still leave something to be desired, the silvia fronts have a much nicer pedal feel to them, but the best I've used is the XP's, 26mm Z32's front and rear and bias valve. I find it much easier to brake at the limit using a sensitive pedal. The stock brakes with XP's vs the Z32s with XP's is like comparing a wet spounge and a rock together.

old_s13 · 12-02-2004, 10:51 AM

upgrade the master cylinder and use front AND rear Z brakes and you really feel a much better improvement.

front Z brakes arent enough. a bias valve sounds like it could cure the bias issue but it wont resolve the uneven pedal engagement.

thx247 · 12-02-2004, 06:43 PM

The Z brakes are the rock, the stockers are the sponge. Sorry if I wasn't clear.

11-30-2004, 06:53 PM	#1
Mr. Badlose Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: CA Posts: 327 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Brake stuff So it seems my front right 240sx caliper is leaking out all of my brake fluid. So I've got three options now. 1) Rebuild the front stock calipers. (I have nice Carbotech XP-8s in there right now, and the rotors are in good condition) 2) Use the front Silvia (Altima) calipers I have laying around, buy Altima rotors and pads. 3) Use the front J30 (same as Q45 I think) calipers I have laying around, buy rotors, redrill myself, buy some pads. What would YOU do? Thanks Zilvians.

12-01-2004, 09:52 AM	#3
sykikchimp WOW addicted Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: the moon Age: 44 Posts: 6,525 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I would probably go with the silvia calipers. __________________

12-02-2004, 09:42 AM	#9
thx247 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: bay area Posts: 1,455 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	touche.... For a stock powered car I think the stock calipers with the XP8's still leave something to be desired, the silvia fronts have a much nicer pedal feel to them, but the best I've used is the XP's, 26mm Z32's front and rear and bias valve. I find it much easier to brake at the limit using a sensitive pedal. The stock brakes with XP's vs the Z32s with XP's is like comparing a wet spounge and a rock together. __________________ Finally down to 1 car again. Thank god.

12-02-2004, 06:43 PM	#11
thx247 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: bay area Posts: 1,455 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	The Z brakes are the rock, the stockers are the sponge. Sorry if I wasn't clear. __________________ Finally down to 1 car again. Thank god.

11-30-2004, 11:42 PM	#2
Mike Wazowski Leaky Injector Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Somewhere Posts: 94 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I would do this all over again. http://www.my350z.com/gallery/view_p...album08&id=aaq

12-01-2004, 11:43 AM	#5
old_s13 BANNED Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 2,824 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i would spend my time and money on brakes that dont suck?

12-01-2004, 04:42 PM	#7
old_s13 BANNED Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 2,824 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	why have you gone through so many calipers? calipers are not that complex, especially single piston. you have: - one piston - one seal and one dust cover - sliding pin keep the fluid changed and make sure the caliper slides well (grease the pin) and you're done. why the complexity here? if you want better, go with NA 90 Z32 brakes.. they're small and good. If you want more, go with Z32 turbo brakes. If you want more than that, go with Brembo Z33 brakes. If you want more than that, get an anchor like the batmobile has, it will help you drift around turns too. Mike

12-01-2004, 09:03 PM	#8
Mr. Badlose Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: CA Posts: 327 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I haven't gone through that many, I've just kind of collected them. I've had the Silvia ones for 2 years now from my front clip and I've never put them on, and some J30s I thought I may as well grab at the junkyard a week ago. And I've never seen Adam West deploy an anchor from the Batmobile. Edit: Was it Michael Keaton who had the tether that went around poles?

12-02-2004, 10:51 AM	#10
old_s13 BANNED Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 2,824 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	upgrade the master cylinder and use front AND rear Z brakes and you really feel a much better improvement. front Z brakes arent enough. a bias valve sounds like it could cure the bias issue but it wont resolve the uneven pedal engagement.