S14 -> 350z track edition brakes

[FinalDrive]

This is for everyone who has PM'd me about my brakes. No custom brackets are needed!
Step 1:
Get 350z or G35 track edition brembo calipers and rotors. You also need z32 conversion brake lines, brake fluid, etc.

Step 2:
Remove wheel, caliper, rotor, and brake dust shield. Don't disconnect the brake lines yet or you will have to bleed the entire system.

http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/2056/img1725og5.jpg

http://img133.imageshack.us/img133/2115/img1729bl3.jpg

Step 3:
Drill out the caliper mounting holes on the spindle. You will need a 9/16" drill bit. This is because the brembo calipers use 14mm mounting bolts vs the stock 12mm. If you have ABS, cover the ABS sensor with something. It is magnetic and the metal shavings will cover it.

Mounting hole half way drilled out to show the difference:
http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/8383/img1728pt2.jpg

Step 4:
The 350z caliper mounting bolts need to be modified. Basically, the threads stop 1" from the bolt head because the 350z spindle is thicker than the s14's. This caused the bolt to run out of thread before the bolt head bottomed out to mount the caliper. I used a thread cutting die and added 1/2" of threads to the bolt to solve this. You can just get new bolts from a hardware store, just measure thread pitch and length. (Sorry, didn't get any pics of this)

Step 5:
Mount new rotor & caliper. Connect the z32 conversion brake lines to the caliper. Disconnect the old brake line from the chassis hard line and immediately connect the z32 conversion line using a flare nut wrench. Don't allow too much brake fluid loss. If your master cylinder gets emptied, you have to bleed all 4 brakes. Remove the two bleeders from the caliper and fill it with fluid (yes there are two on each of these calipers). Reinstall the bleeders and bleed, starting with the insider bleeder first. (Sorry, didn't get any pics of the brake line install either. I didn't want to get brake fluid/crap on my camera. It's all basic stuff, you've done it before.)

http://img133.imageshack.us/img133/3263/img1730xd8.jpg

Step 6:
Repeat for the other side. The end.

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http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/144/img1727hu4.jpg

[s13silvia123]

awesome write up and good work man.

[sean350z]

+1 detailed write up with pics is key. too bad the z33 brembos have a huge markup in resale... :(

[PITCH]

Thoes look Tasty...Anyone want to buy my R33 GT-R calipers?:D

[drew935]

will this fit s13's? I have z32s not installed yet and have a mix match of parts so I'm thinking of a z33 setup.

Finaldrive - awesome setup of wheel/brake combo :eek3d:

[wootwoot]

So where the heck can you actually manage to find those calipers for a not ridiculous price? Good show!

[slideways2004]

great write up. badass car

[sw20>>s14]

good right up...what MC are you running?

[FinalDrive]

yes they will fit s13 also
just drill out the spindle and handle the bolt situation

i found the brakes on ebay of all places, got em cheap too

i'm running the oem master cyl right now
the 1 1/16" z32 will go on with the z32 rears later

[FinalDrive]

Finaldrive - awesome setup of wheel/brake combo :eek3d:

thanks
the front wheels are mid disk and barely clear
you can see some paint trading in this fuzzy pic:

http://img104.imageshack.us/img104/7626/picture004ly6.jpg

[TipStylez]

Thats just pimp...time to make some z33/g35 kid crash =] Their mom will just buy them another car who cares. haha

[Kouki_2.4]

+1 for awesome instructions!

[nrg]

mark slide squad did this last year to his car.
02+ sentra SE-R Spec V (front brembo caliper) are bolt-ons too.

now someone needs to figure out how to get 300zx ebrake + some new brembo rear calipers to work together. I know STI rear calipers bolt on s13/s14 fine.

[vutony]

now someone needs to figure out how to get 300zx ebrake + some new brembo rear calipers to work together. I know STI rear calipers bolt on s13/s14 fine.

thats wat i was about to say, can the rear be done?

[HyperTek]

thats hawt!!

dam i woulda got flamed for this swap becuase i dont ahve track pics.. =(

[ChicagoS14]

good stuff.... might be my next upgrade when my Z32s arent enough...

[upSLIDEdown]

Any idea what they're like clearance-wise (compared to Z32). I would guess they'd have less clearance, but I don't know. Hoping you do. I'm already running a spacer to clear 30mm Z Brakes, (fronts are an effective 9j +5 now). I can't really run any more spacer, so if they have any less clearance, I won't be able to do them with my current wheels (which I don't wanna give up).

[wootwoot]

good stuff.... might be my next upgrade when my Z32s arent enough...

They will almost always be enough and if they arent you need to switch pads. You arent going to be doing an endurance races anytime soon right?...

[King 240]

so would the 300zx wheels clear these brakes or are they that much larger then the 30mm Z brakes?

[mr_240sx]

do these have more braking power then the 30mm z32? and keep us posted on your rear setup cause im in the same boat as you right now. btw great write up!

[OptionZero]

i highly doubt these clear w/o 17's

these brembos + z32 rears + z32 m/c should be pretty good brake bias, maybe a little too much front bias?

[wootwoot]

Just use a proportioning valve. Anyone actually needing brakes this size should use one anyway.

[Neejay]

Good write up sir.

[FinalDrive]

Sorry, I can't compare vs 300zx swap braking

As far as clearance, they appear to have less wheel clearance than z32 brakes, but I haven't done a side by side comparison yet. They also barely clear the 18" wheel. Maybe I can find someone to let me test fit a 17" wheel.

[LB.Motoring]

thats hawt!!

dam i woulda got flamed for this swap becuase i dont ahve track pics.. =(

everyother comment does'nt have to be about how you dont track

you bring it apon yourself by posting this all the time. :gives:




thats like jumping into a crowd of girls and like "Hey girls, can I hang with you? Oh wait nvm I have a small penis, and just leave"


on topic, your new brakeset up is super sexy, reminds me of the write up they have on the SPL parts archive of this. Keep it up ^_^

[NemeGuero]

LMAO.. easy Robby..


Damn, those brakes are sex. Look dAMN good behind those wheels.

[LB.Motoring]

haha sorry evan, i just saw like 4 posts personaly saying how he doesnt track or something. we dont need to whine here.

[OptionZero]

IIRC the 350Z base model 17inch wheels clear the brembos on the track model, so some 17's should clear these

[nrg]

more facts into this thread:
350z track rotors: 324mmx30mm
z32 rotors: 280x26/30mm

[King 240]

so looking at a 17'' wheels minimum

[FinalDrive]

^ yes, i believe the 350z track edition spare tire/wheel is 17"

[OptionZero]

You must have a 17inch wheel. Even the SPL kit utilizing 350Z rotors and the smaller Z32 30mm calipers require a 17inch wheel- the Brembos are even bigger calipers.

[rican_nick]

nice write up jon.

[sideview_180sx]

have you been able to confirm that 17s will clear the z33 brembo setup??? Friend has been asking before he makes a purchase. BTW what offset is your front wheel?? he's running 17x9 +15 currently on ER33 brakes. (295x32 rotor)

[OptionZero]

again...they should fit because some 350z's come with 17's stock, and as mentioned, even the spare is a 17 on the track edition.

as always, spoke design will matter

[nlzmo400r]

17s will clear a far as rotor clearance...done.

Now of course spoke design will come into play when trying to clear as well. I have a similar set up (the slightly larger brembo's off the STI) and 16s wont clear up front. And for those into drag racing, 15s wont clear the rears.

[FinalDrive]

18x9.5 +22 mid disk

[sicarius82]

bump...great write up

[blownoffvalve]

it looks great when the caliper almost hits the rim spokes

[King 240]

just FYI, if you are looking to buy JUST the calipers new from Nissan they are $1300....and thats each NOT A SET!!

You can have a Stop Tech brake kit for $1,800...rather go that route really.

[AceInHole]

The 350z/ G35c calipers are heavy as hell. If you're concerned about weight at all, get a set of Wilwoods or z32 aluminum calipers. I thought about using the Brembos on a track car (basically my current S14 shell with a tube frame, when I revamp my SM car) but for the money in general, unless you get the brakes free or at an amazing price, it doesn't seem worth it.

As far as stopping power, it's really a lot of preference. I *will* say that my G35c's brakes are much more predictable and offer better feedback than the z32 brakes, but that's G35 brakes on a G35 vs. aluminum 30mm z32 brakes on a 240. I'm still playing around with booster and MC sizing, though. I've got an automatic booster with the 17/16" and I feel as though I'd be better off with my 15/16" on the manual booster, but I'd like to try the 1" MC first (since my lines are already bent for the z32 MC). I've also gotta mess with brake proportioning, too.

[[email protected]]

looks hottnes...

now just need the 2 piece stop tech rotors!

[estomax]

anyone else done this?

Im doing this today and its been a PITA because drilling the caliper brackets dulls the hell out of drill bits. I've gone thru one drill bit per hole.. 13$/drill bit.

just wanted to see what others' experiences are

Marko

[jspecusa]

16" R32 gtr stock clears these brembo.
I had a set of 16x8 volk mesh that came off a r32 gtr that clear brembo also.

[reflexdb]

Looks great, should be really nice on the track. J/C does anyone with 30mm z32 front calipers see brake fade at the track? This should be the only thing that the brembos help with, as I can lock up the front wheels with my z32's now.

By the way, I would drill out the mounting holes with a 14mm drill, not a 9/16''. You want just enough clearance for the bolt, not any room to spare.

[FinalDrive]

i had to get the drill bit sharpened after doing one side...it dulled pretty fast

so 16" wheels will fit depending on spoke clearance? interesting

[flytwa78]

How about installing the rears??

[floodo1]

buy a carbide drill bit...should last forever...practically anyway

[FinalDrive]

How about installing the rears??

rears don't line up for a nice easy bolt on install
not that it can't be done, but not nearly as easy as the fronts

[MavericStephenc]

nice writeup short and to the point. 350z track ftw

[sean350z]

Hmm 16's fit...that's hard to believe. Pics kindly appriciated. Here's mine

http://a687.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/60/l_b0977bea01ddcf1d50ae7a18faaa6b0e.jpg

[FinalDrive]

^what size are those?

[busyman_88]

what about your coilovers did you have to drill them out.

[OptionZero]

^what size are those?

18x9 +20
or thinner/higher offset

[FinalDrive]

what about your coilovers did you have to drill them out.

drill the coilovers? where and why?

[inertiaticism]

So, if these bolt up to SE spindles this easily, what would be stopping a 4lug person from bolting these up and using them with the 4 lug 320mm parts shop max rotors?
I've always been under the impression that 5lug s14s had the same shitty brakes that I do, only with different hubs.

[OptionZero]

nothing, except that the brembos are expensive and heavy

[cdlong]

I've always been under the impression that 5lug s14s had the same shitty brakes that I do, only with different hubs.

yep, except that the stock brakes aren't shitty for a stock car.

[burgy240]

nothing, except that the brembos are expensive and heavy

very true.

1) nice write up , thank you
2) they look baller on your ride
3) before everyone on here tries to go out and put these on your car, call around and ask about pricing parts. if you need new pads and rotors for these they are an ass load. there is a reason that lots of the g35/350Z owners actually downgrade to the smaller caliper set-up( granted that these owners aren't the track type though)
4) Unless you are doing some ridiculous endurance racing or something, the z32 brake setup will be all you need at the track


Again though, these look sweet on and thank you for the write up.

[OptionZero]

and if you're a 4-lug owner that's too cheap to convert to 5-lug, you're probably not going to spend $2K on these calipers and MAX rotors

[inertiaticism]

and if you're a 4-lug owner that's too cheap to convert to 5-lug, you're probably not going to spend $2K on these calipers and MAX rotors
Not really, I just don't want to have to if I don't need to.
I'm building my s14 up as a track car and wheel selection isn't all that important to me, I'd rather save 5 lug money and put it towards something more productive.
I have a feeling I'm going to have to anyway, I just realized that it would be beneficial to have a brake upgrade that uses easily available, cheap parts store rotors if I'm going to be doing a lot of HPDEs with aggressive pads.

[300hp owen]

holy bejeezus never thought this upgrade would be so simple.
awesome write-up, you kick arse.
thank you!
my s14 wants more mods!

[jasonyang]

i was wondering if anyone knows the spec to the 14mm bolts needed to mount the 350z caliper to the s14 bracket...i want to find this out and get the correct bolts and nuts before having to take anything apart.

thanks

[FinalDrive]

no specs, but here is the nissan part #
08044-4501A
$3.68 each x 4

[BAY240]

+1 Great Write up!
so what was the final decision that was most cost effective on a 4 lug? z32's?

[OptionZero]

wilwoods w/ 4 lug rotors

[FinalDrive]

most cost effective...meaning cheapest?
good pads on oem calipers

[INeedNewTires]

How about the compatibility with the new G37 sport brakes and rotors? anyone know how close they may come? and with the 14" rotor wheel clearance would be even tougher. This setup is probably overkill on the 240 but just wondering if anyone is in the know

[OptionZero]

that shit is so new it's probably over $2k per caliper

so yeah its overkill pricewise and for what you're getting

18 inch wheel minimum, i have 3z calipers on 350z rotors and its already close, some 17s' won't even clear (diameter)

[5t341tH]

dude u dont need these...
just buy these
http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s203/mok_/caliper/ENDLESS/123.jpg
caliper covers: goes over ur stock calipers to look cool

[INeedNewTires]

that shit is so new it's probably over $2k per caliper

so yeah its overkill pricewise and for what you're getting

18 inch wheel minimum, i have 3z calipers on 350z rotors and its already close, some 17s' won't even clear (diameter)


Not when you work at Infiniti.......... and Especially not when i just sold a dude who's all about getting some 6 pots for the car..... kinda gay but shit i'll take his old ones..... Any idea on compatability?

[OptionZero]

if they're so cheap, just buy 'em, try 'em, and you tell us

if they don't fit, figure out what it takes to make 'em fit

if u can't make 'em fit, then sell 'em

[INeedNewTires]

no no no, not cheap at all..... but your right i should just try and make something work. i'll try and get something together and then create a new writeup. i have 18's now but by the looks of how they fit on the coupe with the 19s i bet its gonna be close.

[racer98]

How about the compatibility with the new G37 sport brakes and rotors? anyone know how close they may come? and with the 14" rotor wheel clearance would be even tougher. This setup is probably overkill on the 240 but just wondering if anyone is in the know

working on that one now, rears are a direct bolt on buy you have use that factory spec rotors fronts its a 14in disc.

[INeedNewTires]

working on that one now, rears are a direct bolt on buy you have use that factory spec rotors fronts its a 14in disc.

are you doing full front and rear conversion? and what about ebrake? let me know if you need any parts from the manufacturer (infiniti) i can see what price i can get you, just give me a part number.

I decided to hold off on this project because of cost, and i already have Z32 front and rear, and would like to concentrate more on other things. Plus its more show than performance IMO because of weight and the Z32 are already killer brakes for an S14.......... Swee though keep us updated!

[racer98]

are you doing full front and rear conversion? and what about ebrake? let me know if you need any parts from the manufacturer (infiniti) i can see what price i can get you, just give me a part number.

I decided to hold off on this project because of cost, and i already have Z32 front and rear, and would like to concentrate more on other things. Plus its more show than performance IMO because of weight and the Z32 are already killer brakes for an S14.......... Swee though keep us updated!

will post photos etc as I go :) !

[sijia10358]

wow! this is a very useful post!!! +1!!!!!!!!! btw...does the 350z track brakes fit onto a S13?? and also does the back caliper fit??

[garagelu]

wow! this is a very useful post!!! +1!!!!!!!!! btw...does the 350z track brakes fit onto a S13?? and also does the back caliper fit??

well let see.....if 300zx brakes fit both s13 and s14 with no mods doesnt it make sense that if the 350z brembo fits the s14, it will fit the s13 also? Just think about it a little buddy.

And no the rear 350z brembo do not bolt on. Only factory brembo that is bolt on for s chassis is the r33 and r34 brembo or sti brembo.

[sijia10358]

well let see.....if 300zx brakes fit both s13 and s14 with no mods doesnt it make sense that if the 350z brembo fits the s14, it will fit the s13 also? Just think about it a little buddy.

And no the rear 350z brembo do not bolt on. Only factory brembo that is bolt on for s chassis is the r33 and r34 brembo or sti brembo.

so..your sayin that the STI rear brembos should fit onto a S13?

[racer98]

so..your sayin that the STI rear brembos should fit onto a S13?

No, you will need to fabricate a mount for it


the Z33 350z brembo disc and caliper bolt on the front


the rear you wil need to use the z32 break set up to use the z33 brembo disc and caliper.

[racer98]

well let see.....if 300zx brakes fit both s13 and s14 with no mods doesnt it make sense that if the 350z brembo fits the s14, it will fit the s13 also? Just think about it a little buddy.

And no the rear 350z brembo do not bolt on. Only factory brembo that is bolt on for s chassis is the r33 and r34 brembo or sti brembo.

can you clear this up a bit ?


so you are saying what now ?

[g6civcx]

well let see.....if 300zx brakes fit both s13 and s14 with no mods doesnt it make sense that if the 350z brembo fits the s14, it will fit the s13 also? Just think about it a little buddy.

This logic is not correct. You did not show that S13 and S14 are identical.

While smaller Z32 brakes may fit both S13 and S14, the S14 may have more provisions so that the larger Z33 brembos can fit. If the S13 doesn't have the same provisions, the Z33 brembos will not fit.

[silnismo]

No, you will need to fabricate a mount for it


the Z33 350z brembo disc and caliper bolt on the front


the rear you wil need to use the z32 break set up to use the z33 brembo disc and caliper.

actually racer98, the STI rear brembos DO NOT need to be fabbed up at all.

the mounting bolts on the rear STI brembos line up to the stock mounting holes, but requires a washer or two to offset the brakes.

dont mean to reiterate the same crap, just don't want fasle info spread'in.

[JETBLACK89]

dude u dont need these...
just buy these
http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s203/mok_/caliper/ENDLESS/123.jpg
caliper covers: goes over ur stock calipers to look cool



Will these work with Infinity G35 brakes? If so where can I find them?

[gunluvS14]

Mmm, I think those are fake...
they look like urethane caliper cover, it was pretty big on ebay back in the day. It covers your caliper and make it looks like you have BBK.

[OptionZero]

This logic is not correct. You did not show that S13 and S14 are identical.

While smaller Z32 brakes may fit both S13 and S14, the S14 may have more provisions so that the larger Z33 brembos can fit. If the S13 doesn't have the same provisions, the Z33 brembos will not fit.

i'm pretty sure 350z brake install is identical on either s13 or s14

enlarge the holes, bolt up

[garagelu]

This logic is not correct. You did not show that S13 and S14 are identical.

While smaller Z32 brakes may fit both S13 and S14, the S14 may have more provisions so that the larger Z33 brembos can fit. If the S13 doesn't have the same provisions, the Z33 brembos will not fit.

How is my logic incorrect. Basically what I am saying is that if the z32 calipers bolt up to both the s13 and s14, then the 350z brembo will fit both chassis also. The hole distance and dimensions are all the same on both cars.

And why would s14 have more "provisions". Tell me what you have to do extra on a s14 that you wouldnt have to do on a s13 when doing a 300zx brake upgrade. Hmmmm.....nothing. The install process on both the s13 and s14 is exactly the same.

[roel03]

If you use evo rotors with sti rear brembos you need a washer to bolt right up.

If you use z32 rear rotors with sti rear brembos it bolts right up and the z32 ebrake assembly works perfectly.

[sijia10358]

No, you will need to fabricate a mount for it


the Z33 350z brembo disc and caliper bolt on the front


the rear you wil need to use the z32 break set up to use the z33 brembo disc and caliper.

thanx for the info man!!

[OfourTHREEfive]

Great writeup.

[Dorifto12]

ok, from what i understand 350Z front calipers fit on S13, if im correct what will i need for that swap, besides the calipers...

will i need Z32 lines or any thing to convert?

Will the S13 stock brake line work on the 350Z caliper?

sorry if it's been asked.

[racer98]

ok, from what i understand 350Z front calipers fit on S13, if im correct what will i need for that swap, besides the calipers...

will i need Z32 lines or any thing to convert?

Will the S13 stock brake line work on the 350Z caliper?

sorry if it's been asked.

You need the caliper from a 350z track edt and brembos discs from the trac edt z and some new braded lines and you should be good to go !

[Dorifto12]

You need the caliper from a 350z track edt and brembos discs from the trac edt z and some new braded lines and you should be good to go !

ok..im not sure if the calipers are from Z track edition but... there red and off a 350z, theres a frontclip at my friends shop and he's selling the calipers and rotors dirt cheap..

im guessing even if there not track edition they will bolt up and be better than stock S13 calipers and rotors..now my ?? is will they bolt up even if there not track edition calipers.

i hope they do bolt up..

[hustlervibes]

How would the bias be if I were to use the 350Z/G35 brembo calipers and rotors in the front and the STi/Evo calipers and rotors in the rear?

[racer98]

ok..im not sure if the calipers are from Z track edition but... there red and off a 350z, theres a frontclip at my friends shop and he's selling the calipers and rotors dirt cheap..

im guessing even if there not track edition they will bolt up and be better than stock S13 calipers and rotors..now my ?? is will they bolt up even if there not track edition calipers.

i hope they do bolt up..

um, really post photos of that never seen a 350z z33 with red brembos

[KA240SX808]

Is there an Rear swap to go w/ the front?

[OptionZero]

is there a way to search for similar threads on the topic?

[a_ahmed]

dude u dont need these...
just buy these
http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s203/mok_/caliper/ENDLESS/123.jpg
caliper covers: goes over ur stock calipers to look cool


WTF?! You gotta be kidding me LOLLL thats hilarious!!! :D

[racer98]

is there a way to search for similar threads on the topic?

Thanks for the help with the brake infos, iwill pm you when Im cought up on my brake swap.................................

[sheepo]

any updates regarding the rear? I'm in the process of the same project however using 17x9 +21 around SSR Type C RS

[racer98]

any updates regarding the rear? I'm in the process of the same project however using 17x9 +21 around SSR Type C RS

Pm me lets chat.


the set up I will be using is the Z32 rear braking asembly + the Infinity G37S rear caliper and brake - its a 13.8 rotor + the rear caliper is massive. this is the best way to go.

[TougeLabs]

Anyone try cts-v calipers ?

[PITCH]

Anyone try cts-v calipers ?


Yes gsracer has.

[WilloW]

Anyone try cts-v calipers ?
Gsracer did, pretty freaking nice too.

[Fam0uZ]

Any updates in the rears?

[projectRDM]

Any updates in the rears?

Did you read anything in this thread? Rear calipers have a wider spacing for the mounting ears, you need to make a bracket.

[Fam0uZ]

Did you read anything in this thread? Rear calipers have a wider spacing for the mounting ears, you need to make a bracket.

dude im just asking if someone did already

[alty319]

z33 track brakes are nice..but i went the z32 setup and bought the caliper bracket that made the front brakes accept the 12.75" rotor..something to think about as well.

[bblack_91240]

mark slide squad did this last year to his car.
02+ sentra SE-R Spec V (front brembo caliper) are bolt-ons too.

I just thought of this, but you could swap the Spec V brembos and stay 4lug. Spec Vs are the same bolt pattern as 4lug 240s. If you're shelling out the money to get brembos you might as well go 5 lug, but technically it is possible to stay 4..

[niteridaz503]

:l101: Good info definitely a +1 on pics and supplying info but it seems like the S13 chassis would be a lil different as far as converting to 5 lug wouldn't you have to possibly drill out the mounting points where the coilovers are bolted up to as well to fit a 14mm bolt too right?

or would it be the other way around to where you drill the holes on the coilovers to fit the S14 knuckle????

[cdlong]

it's just a five lug swap, and there are a bunch of ways to execute it. you can also redrill the rotor. not something you need to bump an 18 month old thread for.

[Nintensity]

Hey guys, sorry for bumping up an old thread.

It's been almost 3 years since. Has anybody made any brackets that allowed the 350z rear calipers to mount onto the S14/S13 chassis?

Currently, I'm on the Z32 front and rear brake (w/ z32 e-brake) conversion for my S14.

With the fronts being an easy redrill, the rears are still troublesome because fabbing a new bracket from scratch takes so much time, where i'd prefer if someone had a diagram that would help fabricating a LOT LOT easier for me.

Otherwise, if all else fails, I'll sell my Project Mu setup and, I'll just go about and use Z32 Calipers w/ 350z Track Edition rotors via bracket I bought.

Sigh.

[Nintensity]

BUmp this up! maybe someone can help me.

[Nintensity]

Bump this up a second time!

[iLagX]

Maybe power by Max can make a custom bolt in upright and spindle

[paintkilz]

you could pull out cardboard..a caliper and make your own diagram to be machined? its bracket..not that hard.

[fliprayzin240sx]

Better question is, do your really need bigger rear brakes than Z32 rears? You're stopping a damn sub-3000 lbs car, not a fucking SUV.

[Nintensity]

Better question is, do your really need bigger rear brakes than Z32 rears? You're stopping a damn sub-3000 lbs car, not a fucking SUV.

It's going towards my LS3 Showcar build in the next 2-3 years. Plus I found a pretty good deal on these brakes. :)

[cdlong]

So the answer to that question is "No."

I wasn't even aware that people built show cars anymore.

[EvilRB]

I did a write up over on skylines AU Cefiro/ Laurel section on these and another version of brackets on my A31 Cefiro.

It is the same install as on a S13 and S14. I have already tried this on a S13.
Useing Track edition brake rotors on Skyline / Z32 Brake calipers

Here is the link: 350Z / G35 Track/ Brembo Rotor Adapter Install On A31 Cefiro - Cefiros and 4 Door Sedans/Taxis - Skylines Australia (http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/topic/423144-350z-g35-track-brembo-rotor-adapter-install-on-a31-cefiro/)

If the mods want I can re-write the how to here.

[supersayianjim]

I did a write up over on skylines AU Cefiro/ Laurel section on these and another version of brackets on my A31 Cefiro.

It is the same install as on a S13 and S14. I have already tried this on a S13.
Useing Track edition brake rotors on Skyline / Z32 Brake calipers

Here is the link: 350Z / G35 Track/ Brembo Rotor Adapter Install On A31 Cefiro - Cefiros and 4 Door Sedans/Taxis - Skylines Australia (http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/topic/423144-350z-g35-track-brembo-rotor-adapter-install-on-a31-cefiro/)

If the mods want I can re-write the how to here.


well thank you for that sir!!

using the alum brackets. did you get any kind of vibration or unease during cornering?? and if you have taken it to the track, how did they do??

also iam guessing 17" wheels in the front are manditory??

and how much of a percentage difference do you rate these compared to the regular z32 brakes??

[EvilRB]

I just did it this weekend and I'm waiting for my rims and other mods to get done and installed this week so I haven't taken her out yet.
I'll update the thread and add impresstions after I break the rotors and new pads in.

Adding an edited write up here:

Hey guys I did this install on my car and took some pictures so I'd thought that I would share the info.
Now I'm not exactly too clear if these breakes are a stock option on our cars but I was told that my brakes came off a R33 with my engine when buying my car.
Either way they are aluminum and 30mm just like Z32 and all the lines fit.
I've been ordering parts for it like I would here for a S13/R32.

In this write up I will be posting 2 different adapters that I came accross so you can compare for yourself.

You will need nothing more than the adapters that you can get off ebay or a company of your choice and 350z/ G35 Track rotors with are the same as Brembo rotors.

This allows you basically to runa 12.75 inch brake rotor for more stopping power without doing much work or spending much money.
The rotors should be about the same price as your rotors now.

You will have to run a 17' rim for this upgrade and the rotors only coming in 5 lug so if you have a 4lug setup still you will have to get them re-drilled

Here is a picture of the rotors on a 16' Crown Vic rim for refrence:

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/882737_10151573173729236_344267026_o.jpg

I am just provideding pictures for reference if you want to figure out how to change brakes and rotors consult your FSM, it is the same.

The set up, you can see the difference in the 2 rotors.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y135/psimotoring/20130325_215907_zpsd0be97f7.jpg

Here are the 2 types of adapters that I got, one was hardend steel the other was aluminum, the only difference between these 2 was the positioning of the caliper, obviously the weight of the adapters and how many pieces they each had.
They both did the same job.

Take notice of the calipers in relation to the coilover to judge where the caliper is sitting in these pictures.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y135/psimotoring/20130325_215853_zpsf8d615ec.jpg

My favorite were the aluminum ones just because of the simplicity and weight
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y135/psimotoring/photo1_zps30539498.jpg

Aluminum Installed
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y135/psimotoring/20130325_222956_zps3716b5ce.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y135/psimotoring/20130325_222449_zpsa8537377.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y135/psimotoring/20130325_222501_zpsb828daa5.jpg

Hardend Steel
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y135/psimotoring/20130325_224745_zps9c9f3110.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y135/psimotoring/20130325_225016_zps9ae6b845.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y135/psimotoring/20130325_225027_zps79f2952c.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y135/psimotoring/20130325_225442_zps4c0d4254.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y135/psimotoring/20130325_225512_zpsbf679828.jpg

If you notice how far forward this caliper is siting, I tried to flip the adapter to sit the caliper higher but it would hit the coilover.

My car is still on jackstands at the moment waiting to finish installs on a few parts but it should be done in a couple of days.
I'll give a full review then.
Feel free to ask any questions, I'll do my best to answer them.