300ZX BRAKE UPGRADE

I have an s14 i want to upgrade to 300zx brakes all around, i work at napa so i was just gonna get all the parts there. just wondering if there is anything i should know before doing this. im getting calipers, rotors, pads. off a 95 300zx n/a

get it from 91, as the calipers are aluminum.
they change to iron ones around 93ish

if the calipers aren't loaded, you'll need all the little hardware from nissan.
there are front/rear pads and ebrake shoes
ebake shoes are only available from Nissan and mu.

those will bolt right up without any mods?

if you are just changing the calipers, rotors, and brake lines, you will not be able to retain the parking brake function since the 300zx uses a drum-type parking brake mechanism.

you can keep the ebrake with R33 cables just fine, or just extend the cables.

as far as bolting up - sorta
you'll need the conversion lines as well. SPL has them under 100 for all 4.

getting a bigger MC would help too.
nabco IIRC is the one that is easier to use than tokico one. I could be wrong tho. been long time since i got it.

ive got the front calipers, rotors and pads if you want il sell em for cheap theyr OE type rotors n pads n the calipers are 26mm aluminums all new or freshly rebuilt as far as the calipers go

adrian s13 pm me some prices, everybody else thanks for the info. also i need a 5 lug coversion if anybody has one, thanks

I do have 5 lug swap, but it won't be available until late April, as I still need it on the car till than.

14k s14 wrote:

I have an s14 i want to upgrade to 300zx brakes all around, i work at napa so i was just gonna get all the parts there. just wondering if there is anything i should know before doing this. im getting calipers, rotors, pads. off a 95 300zx n/a

if you do... get what i got..

from a 93 TT alluminum caliper 30mm.

and then you will have to buy hardware from pdm-racing.com for like 68 shipped i think.

just make sure that you remember that you have to buy hardware because i think they dont come with it when you buy the calipers...well not for me and my friends anyways

yea i was going to get the calipers loaded with pads and hardware. it would save me some trouble. the TT calipers take different mounting brackets don't they? is that what your talking about at pdm? and the 5 lug and z32 conversion is no rush just wanted some knowledge before getting into it so pm some prices on the 5 lug conversion thanks

na 90 - 26mm alu
90-93 TT and 91-93 na - 30mm alu
93-96 - 30mm iron

all pads are same
all mounting is same

if you get unloaded calipers, they don't come with pins and crap that you need to buy from dealer or Pdm, check where you can get them cheaper tho.

as far as loaded calipers - you're pretty much a bolt on affair (i'd loose the shitty pads tho)

To keep the e-brake functioning you need R33 cables for an S14 and Z32 cables for an S13. You also need the backing plates.

Front calipers/rotors are an easy job if you have 5 lugs you simply cut off the brake dust shield, connect the conversion lines and 2 bolts on each caliper and your set, then just bleed the system. Speed bleeders help so invest in some. If your going with the rears as well then like I said you need the e-brake cables from the appropriate car and the rear calipers/rotors and the backing plates which usually have worn out e-brake shoes and you will need to replace them.

Also if your doing both the fronts and rears its a good idea to get the 300ZX master brake cylinder because otherwise your brakes wont feel that great since the Z32 MC is much stronger then the stock 240 MC. YOu have to remember that your getting 4 piston calipers up front vs. 1 piston calipers.

ChicagoS14T wrote:

To keep the e-brake functioning you need R33 cables for an S14 and Z32 2+2 cables for an S13.

Fixed

sorry for so long to reply, i forgot..

i work at nissan and you CANT get hardware from them OR napa..i dont even believe you can buy loaded calipers anymore...

the ONLY way to get hardware for the calipers (from what i was told, and what i did)
is through

pdm-racing.com

that is where you can buy your hardware for your fronts. make sure you get the alluminum calipers also,.. the 30mm. the conv. lines. then you can also buy the front hubs from nissan..(i can get you a deal..like 107 a piece, so 215 for fronts)
also buy some hawk pads, and do what i did(buy some brembo blanks) they are cheap and effective;

You can get them in other places:

http://www.courtesyparts.com/z32_brakes.html

thanks for the info

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