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zakk_wylde56
08-22-2007, 06:02 PM
Was wondering if anybody has done the rear z32 brake swap for their s13. My question is will the stock e brake shoes fit the 300zx rear rotors. Do I need the rear spindles and uprights to complete the swap. I am also getting the 5 lug conversion for both f/r will that make the brake swap easier
brian m
08-22-2007, 06:56 PM
If you're doing the rear z32 caliper then you wouldn't use the stock ebrake anymore. It is integrated in the caliper on your s13, and separate caliper-ebrake drum from the Z.

The rear spindles are not needed to do the swap, just make sure you have the entire ebrake assembly from the Z including the dust shield.
Slidin240Wayz
08-22-2007, 07:12 PM
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cdlong
08-22-2007, 09:42 PM
doing a five lug swap is a lot harder than getting rotors redrilled.

you can even get rotors pre-redrilled from a few online suppliers. the minimal extra cost is nothing compared to the cost of hubs, spindles, control arms, and wheels.
FaLKoN240
08-23-2007, 12:54 AM
My question is will the stock e brake shoes fit the 300zx rear rotors.

Do I need the rear spindles and uprights to complete the swap. I am also getting the 5 lug conversion for both f/r will that make the brake swap easier

No 300zx rotors do not equal stock S13 rotors so they will not fit unless you use 300zx parts.

In order to do 5 lug on an S13 you need the rear hubs off of a Z32, I forget whether it's non turbo or not.

doing a five lug swap is a lot harder than getting rotors redrilled.

you can even get rotors pre-redrilled from a few online suppliers. the minimal extra cost is nothing compared to the cost of hubs, spindles, control arms, and wheels.

Doing rear 5 lug is not hard AT ALL. As long as you can source the parts from a junkyard. It's not that expensive either.

Doing rear Z brakes IMO is harder and more expensive than rear 5 lug.

Going 5 lug is one of those things you wont ever regret either. Better wheel selection, easier to find wheels, and the wheels are generally cheaper than the "baller 4 lug" wheels.

You need to read that ImportNut.net and really find out what you're working on before you touch that rear end of your car.