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Mr. H
10-18-2006, 06:15 AM
I am trying to install a set of front Z32 brakes on my 1995 240sx/se. I am having a problem because when i get the calipers almost tight the rotors lock. I ordered the rotors and calipers off of ebay (which i probably will no longer do) rotors said they were brembo slotted and cross drilled for a 300zx with 30mm calipers. i measured both the calipers and the rotors both measured 30mm as close as i could tell. It would seem to me that the rotors would need to be atleast slightly less than 30mm. also On most calipers I see it says "sumitomo" but on mine its "SE1" Whats the difference and could this be a problem? any help you could give would be awsome. Thanks

MR. H
punxva
10-18-2006, 07:19 AM
like i said in your other thread, search bro, its been answered a million times
sillyvia13
10-18-2006, 08:24 AM
Get a bigger hammer...
Put rotor on car with 2 lugs to hold it down...tight to hub
then put on caliper...it will be that much easier...

and punxva...you could help this guy out but you put him down...
I see...this must be the awesome community I have been hearing about...someone needs help..tell them to get lost...
Why even post then...Chode!
LookOut Nick
10-18-2006, 08:27 AM
Searching is your best freind Your caliper bolts may be to long boi
Mr. H
10-18-2006, 01:39 PM
its not the bolts i checked that, when the rotors lock the bolts aren't touching them.
aznpoopy
10-18-2006, 02:05 PM
I i measured both the calipers and the rotors both measured 30mm as close as i could tell. It would seem to me that the rotors would need to be atleast slightly less than 30mm.


i would make sure you didn't buy 300zx 26mm calipers.

courtesy of importnut.net:

the gap in a 26mm caliper should be roughly 1 3/16" or 30.2 mm
http://importnut.net/240pics/brake_upgrade/caliper/calipercompare09.jpg

the gap in a 30mm iron or alum caliper should be roughly 1 3/8" or 35mm
http://importnut.net/240pics/brake_upgrade/caliper/calipercompare02.jpg
http://importnut.net/240pics/brake_upgrade/caliper/calipercompare10.jpg
Mr. H
10-18-2006, 11:41 PM
problem solved i'm an idiot. Thanks aznpoopy. i figured 30mm would be 30mm. Sad thing is i have that page saved.
aznpoopy
10-18-2006, 11:50 PM
happens to the best of us. new rotors and you're good to go! good luck to ya.