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RiceEata
06-27-2004, 12:32 PM
which calipers should i get?
I got some roja formula five's for cheap off ebay but the rim design might not clear big brakes. The seller i got them from has another set for sale... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7907959320&category=43958

Also i bought a set of hawk pads for my stock brakes will these fit on z, q45, skyline or silvia calipers?

I'm setting up the car for street but might do some autox or drifting when the track gets built.... http://www.hawaiiracingassoc.com/where.shtml

which calipers have the least clearance?
from least to most...supra, 300zx, skyline, q45, silvia, stock redrilled 5 lug rotors

whats the difference in clearance?

humm, i wonder if i can find a pic of a supra with these rims. i tried looking for 350z and 300zx but never found any.
SimpleS14
06-27-2004, 01:02 PM
Your stock pads will not fit on any of the calipers you've listed.

least clearance...IMO..would be Supra....I also believe that the 300ZX and Silvia share the same calipers...but don't quote me on that one. I also think the Q45 calipers will give you the most clearance. The offset and spoke design look to have no issues clearing the Z32 and Q45 calipers.

I never seen a Supra with those wheels...usually Supra owners get top notch stuff on their car.
phrozen
06-27-2004, 03:57 PM
z32 are the biggest then q45 then jdm 180sx then stock, order is from biggest to smallest
phrozen
06-27-2004, 03:57 PM
use the right pads for the right calipers. dont try some half ass shit, its not safe...
Salty_X
06-27-2004, 05:08 PM
....I also believe that the 300ZX and Silvia share the same calipers...but don't quote me on that one. I also think the Q45 calipers will give you the most clearance. The offset and spoke design look to have no issues clearing the Z32 and Q45 calipers.

S14 Silvia K's use the same calipers and rotors as the 1993+ Z32 (IE Iron calipers).
The Q45 uses a two-piston floating caliper with 11" rotors.
S13 Silvias have the same brakes as US 240SXs, but 180SXs have a slightly larger single-piston caliper and 11" rotor (skinnier than the Q45 rotor though).

Phrozen is correct, when it comes to wheel clearance, stock ownz joo. Stock > 180sx > Q45 > Z32