Z32 brake conversion
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Z32 brake conversion
Does anyone know which parts you need to convert an 85 300 ZXT to Z32 NA brakes? I'm looking at it, but want to know if it's going to be worth the time and effort to do it...
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Re: Z32 brake conversion
You can use second generation 300zx 4 piston front brakes with the .170" spacer and 87-89 front hubs with z32 rotors. this requires new brake lines and wheels that will clear the 4 piston calipers. Actually, they will fit on fine without the spacers. The spacers simply center the caliper over the rotor. If you skip on the spacers, be sure to replace your pads before they are too worn. If allowed to wear too far the pistons could pop out of the calipers, and this is a bad thing to have happen while you're driving. The brake hoses are available from SMC Products. Stainless steel replacement brake lines are a great upgrade if you can afford them. They give a much firmer pedal feel and less travel. Motorsport Auto also sells them for $120 for a complete set of 6. Skyline GT-R 4 psiton front calipers and rotors will also fit on your 300ZX with 87-89 hubs and .170" spacer between the caliper and strut.
Brake hoses: There are 6 of them. If you upgrade to z32 brakes in the front then buy a set of the z32 teflon brake hoses - the fronts will fit right on, and the rear z32 brake hoses will replace the inner rear z31 hoses. Buy a set of z31 hoses and use the rear ones for the rear outer hoses, and you will have the front z31 hoses leftover. Sell them to someone for a few bucks and be happy.
This is what z31 says. I noticed that you need a new set of wheels. spacers, and brake lines, as well as rotors, calipers, ect. hope this helps.
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Brake hoses: There are 6 of them. If you upgrade to z32 brakes in the front then buy a set of the z32 teflon brake hoses - the fronts will fit right on, and the rear z32 brake hoses will replace the inner rear z31 hoses. Buy a set of z31 hoses and use the rear ones for the rear outer hoses, and you will have the front z31 hoses leftover. Sell them to someone for a few bucks and be happy.
This is what z31 says. I noticed that you need a new set of wheels. spacers, and brake lines, as well as rotors, calipers, ect. hope this helps.
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Thanx a lot! that does really help, altho since I made the post I as well was checking out z31, and it's looking like a whole lot of money which I can't afford just yet, but I'm doing some research and will hopefully have some money put aside to start squirrelling away some parts... I'd love to get some nice open spoked wheels for my car, lighten the unsprung weight and all, these turbo wheels are killing me!
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So we should bow down and pray that it rains money so that we can all have stuff like that ! -
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