Disc Brake Squeeeeeeeel
08-09-2004, 07:49 AM
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Disc Brake Squeeeeeeeel
1977 280Z. I know that getting 4 piston calipers should take care of this. I've heard that a Toyota Pick-up's calipers may be a direct bolt on some Zs.
Does anybody know of this and what Toyota PU and year. I know that you can get calipers but trying to save money.
Does anybody know of this and what Toyota PU and year. I know that you can get calipers but trying to save money.
08-09-2004, 08:30 AM
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1979-84 Toyota 4x4 truck front calipers. They have solid rotors those years and the calipers bolt right onto your Z (1970-78) and use the stock rotors.
Also, the 1984 FourRunner has solid rotors but changed to vented midway through the year.
1985+ Toyota 4x4 calipers work also, but you must upgrade to vented rotors to use them.
Also, the 1984 FourRunner has solid rotors but changed to vented midway through the year.
1985+ Toyota 4x4 calipers work also, but you must upgrade to vented rotors to use them.
08-09-2004, 12:25 PM
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Originally Posted by TEDS280Z
1977 280Z. I know that getting 4 piston calipers should take care of this. I've heard that a Toyota Pick-up's calipers may be a direct bolt on some Zs.
Does anybody know of this and what Toyota PU and year. I know that you can get calipers but trying to save money.
Does anybody know of this and what Toyota PU and year. I know that you can get calipers but trying to save money.
08-10-2004, 09:00 AM
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BTW, brake squealing is mainly dependant on the type of brake pads used. I don't know all the details but you can buy brake pads for your Z calipers that should be fairly quiet. If you want better stopping power, just buy the older Toyota calipers and put them on your factory rotors. Good upgrade for about $150 total. Rebuilt calipers are $50 each and then you need some new brake hoses.
08-10-2004, 09:58 AM
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Originally Posted by BleachZee
BTW, brake squealing is mainly dependant on the type of brake pads used. I don't know all the details but you can buy brake pads for your Z calipers that should be fairly quiet. If you want better stopping power, just buy the older Toyota calipers and put them on your factory rotors. Good upgrade for about $150 total. Rebuilt calipers are $50 each and then you need some new brake hoses.
08-11-2004, 08:31 AM
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I think so, but the 280zx brakes a far different than the 240Z/280Z brakes. There are no known bolt-on calipers from another vehicle for the ZX. You'd have to order them from a performance shop or Z-car store for the 280zx and pay a premium price for them. Probably $600+
09-03-2004, 09:03 PM
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Tell you what, I had the same exact problem. If you don't have the anti-squeal shims on your front pads, go to courtesyparts.com and give em a call. I paid $11 for all 4 of them (2 for each caliper) and I haven't heard a squeak, squeal, or noise since. Best of all, they were nice and shiny. 
BTW: I bought brand new (not remanufactured, new) calipers at O'Reillys for $36 each.
BTW: I bought brand new (not remanufactured, new) calipers at O'Reillys for $36 each.
09-04-2004, 10:28 PM
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Originally Posted by TrojanOreo
Tell you what, I had the same exact problem. If you don't have the anti-squeal shims on your front pads, go to courtesyparts.com and give em a call. I paid $11 for all 4 of them (2 for each caliper) and I haven't heard a squeak, squeal, or noise since. Best of all, they were nice and shiny.
BTW: I bought brand new (not remanufactured, new) calipers at O'Reillys for $36 each.
BTW: I bought brand new (not remanufactured, new) calipers at O'Reillys for $36 each.
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