SHADY280

Does Anybody Know If The Toyota 4wd Truck (1980) 4 Piston Calipers Will Fit On The Front Of Our Cars Or Is That Just The Older Z's That Get That Great Option.

BJ BISIG

from what i've read it's a bolt on upgrade. i think the only trimming is to th dust sheild.

BJ

SHADY280

Good To Know, I Guess Trying It Will Prove It, I Just Didnt Want To Spend The Time And Cash First

Bleach

no, NO, NO!

The Toyota truck calipers fit only the S30 models. Only 1970-78. only 240Z, 260Z, 280Z.

They do not fit the 280ZX or 300ZX or 350Z or Honda Civic.

Interesting note: those same calipers DO fit the 1978-79 Datsun 620 truck like what I have. Likewise, the 240Z stock calipers will also fit the 620 truck.

NismoPick

They do bolt up to the 280zx strut, but the spindle is too short & the new caliper will hit the inside spokes of the rim. You will need spacers to make them fit on the 280zx.

SHADY280

If All I Need Is Spacers Then It Could Still Work Yes/no. I Have A Milling Machine To Play With So It Will Comply

DarrellBuddy321

Was there an answer to the spacer question? Will that work?

NismoPick

Yes... Toyota 4piston calipers do bolt up to the 280zx strut... but yes, you need a spacer (I think at least 1.5") to clear the caliper. You will prolly need to get some SS brake lines to connect the new caliper...

also check out this recent thread:

https://www.zdriver.com/forum/showthread.php?t=16717

SHADY280

I Got The Lines Already, Ill Update When I Try The Retrofit. With Pics Of Course

jfairladyz

So I've qot a question on this caliper swap: Since almost all of what I've read on the internet about this swap deals with the S30 cars I couldnt find anything on this: But when we're talking spacers here, are we talking about wheel spacers or spacers for the caliper bracket? Do the toyota calipers just bolt right up to our existing mounting points and it's the wheel that cant clear the calipers? Or is there more to it then that?

SHADY280

It Is Caliper Spacers, The Bolt Pattern Is The Same It Just Needs A Little Adjustment Height Wise.

jfairladyz

Well thats a piece of cake. And a lot cheaper than buying wheel spacers. Now does anyone know if the stock wheels will clear the toyota calipers? I read on another site that on the S30 cars you can put the 280zx wheel on it will clear the toyota calipers. But that doesnt neccessarily mean they'll clear on our cars.

DarrellBuddy321

hey shady so are u actually in the process of doing this as we speak? So the spacer is push the caliper back so that it lines up with the rotor correct?

NismoPick

You sure? From my calculations & test fits, the toyota caliper bolts right in place to fit over the rotor (same bolt patern as the 280zx), but when you put the rim on, the back side of the rim hits the front face of the caliper..... so if you get wheel spacers, the rim will sit far enough out to not hit the caliper.

SHADY280

Ive Been Researching And Getting There, I Need To Hit The Scrappers For Some Cores For The Calipers So I Dont Have To Eat The 50 Bucks Per Caliper Core.

NismoPick

I went to the local Pick n Pull to do this... I pulled a toyota caliper & fit it on the 280zx.... but the rim won't go back on, as it hits the caliper.

DarrellBuddy321

so it goes actually bolt up? Running wheel spacers isnt all that bad. But does the rotor line up and everything?

NismoPick

As far as my junk yard experiment went: yes. Tho you might need to use washers between the caliper & strut to get it absolutely in line.... just some fine tuning.

jfairladyz

How much would you say the wheel was off Nismo? I mean is it going to neccessitate a spacer wide enough to push the wheel outside the fender? I know the wheel sits a little inside as it is so a small clearance issue would be all right. But if the wheel is going to stick out the fender then it's not just the spacer I have to worry about. It's either new wheels or widening the fenders. Or I could just look stupid cruising down the street with my wheels hanging out all wide in the front

NismoPick

Shibby... It's been about a year since I did the measurements, but it was ABOUT 1" to 1.5" clearance needed. After doing that experiment, I bought a set of honda wheel adapters from a guy on Got-Z for $150 (about $90 cheaper than the maker "Modern Motorsports"). I haven't put them on yet, as I am still looking for the perfect rim. 1" shouldn't make the stock rims stick out beyond the fender lip.

DarrellBuddy321

any luck on this topic? I was just wondering what happened?

SHADY280

Not Yet, Im Lazy On This One, Im Trying To Get My Car Out Of The Garage For March9, Other Upgrades First, My Brakes Still Work. Ill Post A New Thread With Pics If It Happens.

DarrellBuddy321

i was actually going to go try this out also, but i too want to finish my car. The engine is sitting in my garage screaming at me to be put in. Im really just waiting for my last few parts in the mail!!!!!!

SHADY280

That Seems To Be Everyones Story, Its In The Mail.

RodMoyes

I've been considering this upgrade for a long time now. So, since I have the 17" FWD offset wheels with hub adapters... I should be able to do the swap no problem right?

Rod.