Making 26mm Z32's into 30mm Z32s...

[atutt]

So I got fucked over for the second time in regards to buying so called "30mm aluminum Z32 calipers".

I don't want to get rid of them because all the seals, pistons, and hardware is brand new.

Would making a 4 -5mm sandwich plate be a bad idea? I'd have grooves cut for an o-ring. For the fluid passages. Buy slightly linger bolts.

[Taniguchi_Is_#1]

are you that awesome a driver that you'll feel that difference between 30mm and 26mm? or is all that effort simply to say that you have 30mm brakes?

[atutt]

^No you dick.
It's because I have 30mm irons with blown seals and old rusted out hardware. And I just bought brand new pads and rotors fit for 30mm.
Instead of rebuilding them and the downtime of having no brakes. I thought I'd buy a second pair. Only a retard would buy irons again. So I opted to look for 30mm aluminum calipers that were already rebuilt or brand new.

Thanks for the useless post dick.

[Taniguchi_Is_#1]

oh sweet, because you definitely specified that shit in your first post? or perhaps you're like that other dude that thinks i know everyone's car inside in out. whatever brah. in short, you don't think it would faster/easier/less time consuming to buy new stuff and then sell the crap you already have? i don't understand how machining a custom plate (that will still give you a safe braking system) is more cost effective or faster.

[Homer_Simpson]

I've seen re-manufactured Z32 calipers from Autozone and such that has a spacer in between the two halves of the calipers. So the answer is yes to your question. Now, the problem is machining a spacer that is precise enough to make it all work.

[brewster240]

oh sweet, because you definitely specified that shit in your first post? or perhaps you're like that other dude that thinks i know everyone's car inside in out. whatever brah. in short, you don't think it would faster/easier/less time consuming to buy new stuff and then sell the crap you already have? i don't understand how machining a custom plate (that will still give you a safe braking system) is more cost effective or faster.


im not a rocket scientist, but i was able to completely understand the point he was making.

anyhow.

yeah you can make a spacer.

or you can just notch out the part of the caliper that rubs on the 30mm rotor.

[atutt]

oh sweet, because you definitely specified that shit in your first post? or perhaps you're like that other dude that thinks i know everyone's car inside in out. whatever brah. in short, you don't think it would faster/easier/less time consuming to buy new stuff and then sell the crap you already have? i don't understand how machining a custom plate (that will still give you a safe braking system) is more cost effective or faster.

Or you could not give completely useless info if you don't know anything?
And to answer the second part.

If it was that easy don't think I'd have an easier time getting true 30mm's in the first place?

Tell me how machining a sandwich plate would be unsafe?

im not a rocket scientist, but i was able to completely understand the point he was making.

anyhow.

yeah you can make a spacer.

or you can just notch out the part of the caliper that rubs on the 30mm rotor.

Thanks.

I thought of that as a first resort.
The problem is that pistons are almost 100% completely compressed. I can't actually "unlock" my wheels. Keep in mind that the 26mm calipers will in fact fit over 30mm rotors.
My irons pistons aren't nearly as compressed. the pistons sit probably 3 mm higher.
So after putting my shitting irons back on I realized that notching out the rotor path won't as it doesn't solve the piston recession issue.

thus leading me to making a sandwich plate.

[5t341tH]

there was a thread for this. he made a AL spacer and made it 30mm. it was pretty legit too.

[atutt]

^I did a quick search but I couldn't find anything. But, I was to pissed off that I wouldn't have even been looking correctly.

[lok]

2000 to 2001 maxima rotors are 26mm.

I use them on my wifes car and they fit fine.

You have to use a M12 washer to space the caliper off of the spindle is the only difference.

[JVD]

I've seen them on Ebay before. They were re-manufactured 26mm with a spacer.

[clark]

i'll chime in. yeah i've seen the autozone/auto parts stores with the spacer integrated. there's been a few guys on here actually selling the 26mm caliper with the 4mm spacer making it 30 mm.

[EDacIouSX]

are you that awesome a driver that you'll feel that difference between 30mm and 26mm? or is all that effort simply to say that you have 30mm brakes?

oh sweet, because you definitely specified that shit in your first post? or perhaps you're like that other dude that thinks i know everyone's car inside in out. whatever brah. in short, you don't think it would faster/easier/less time consuming to buy new stuff and then sell the crap you already have? i don't understand how machining a custom plate (that will still give you a safe braking system) is more cost effective or faster.

If you have nothing Positive to contribute to a thread, then dont' contribute. And what if he is that awesome of a driver to notice the difference? :2c:


I've seen other companies rebuild 26mm as 30mm with a plate in between. i forget the name of that company though.

[94_240sx]

This is pretty informative thread. I didn't know spacers even exist.

[s14unimog]

Tell me how machining a sandwich plate would be unsafe?



I'm sure he's referring to quite obvious problem of a pressure leak. If you're coming into a braking zone and couldn't afford to not stop, then you could get wreck. Simple as that.

Ya'll chill out. Its the internet, don't let people get on your nerves so quickly.

If you do attempt this, do a good job, its obvious the concept will work, but if it fails....well, you know what COULD happen...

[97nismo]

26mm work just fine and they clear more wheels anyways, 30mm z brakes are not that much different i have had both on my car.