350z Brembo brakes front w/ Z32 Rears on 240sx?! - Zilvia.net Forums | Nissan 240SX (Silvia) and Z (Fairlady) Car Forum

240sxfan6882 · 09-04-2014, 02:01 PM

The search function isn't working for some reason, and I have searched and searched but I can't find someone who runs Z33 Brembos up front WITH Z32 rear break setup.

Hopefully someone here has/is running them, and can chime in about how the pedal feel is and if they are overly-sensitive to locking up like Q45s front can.

Thanks for any info!

Prok0 · 09-04-2014, 03:13 PM

I ran with Z32 rears and Z32 30mm fronts utilizing the 350z track rotors and an adapter bracket and it wasnt bad on a stock S14 non abs master/booster.

It was a little spongy up top but I kind of liked it like that to be honest.

It may be a bit different than the brembo calipers also because they may move a bit different volume but I would assume its roughly similar feel.

spooled240 · 09-04-2014, 04:28 PM

If it's any help, I run evo 8/9 front brembos and STi rears w/ z32 rotors and the pedal feels great with my 1" q45 BMC (same as BM50)

I noticed the pedal was a bit softer switching over to the brembos from the z32's, but not by much and the balance is still there. I had the q45 fronts with stock rear 240sx and the front bias was horrible even with the rear altima rotor swap.

eek · 09-04-2014, 11:20 PM

Its about the same as a sti/evo Brembo setup. When I had them it was a tad softer than running a full set of Z32 calipers. Just make sure you upgrade the BMC as mentioned.

240sxfan6882 · 09-05-2014, 07:58 AM

Thanks fellas!

I got some Z33 Brembo calipers for a really good price, so I pulled the trigger on them!

I'm going to source a full Z32 rear brake setup and upgrade to a Z31 BMC since it keeps the 70/30 bias and 569psi split point.

I also noticed that the brake bias is nearly 70/30 by using the Z32 front calipers on Z33 track rotors according to this brake torque calculation (too bad for the pad overhang):
http://www.sr20forum.com/240sx-s13-s...ke-setups.html

I'm guessing the Z33 Brembo fronts will have a bit more front bias because of the bigger pad/pistons, but should be close as the rotors will be almost 1" size difference (12.76 on Z33 front & 11.7 on Z32 rears).

I appreciate the feedback!

09-04-2014, 02:01 PM	#1
240sxfan6882 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 300 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	350z Brembo brakes front w/ Z32 Rears on 240sx?! The search function isn't working for some reason, and I have searched and searched but I can't find someone who runs Z33 Brembos up front WITH Z32 rear break setup. Hopefully someone here has/is running them, and can chime in about how the pedal feel is and if they are overly-sensitive to locking up like Q45s front can. Thanks for any info! __________________ KA24DE-T whore since 2006.

09-04-2014, 03:13 PM	#2
Prok0 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: FL Age: 34 Posts: 376 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I ran with Z32 rears and Z32 30mm fronts utilizing the 350z track rotors and an adapter bracket and it wasnt bad on a stock S14 non abs master/booster. It was a little spongy up top but I kind of liked it like that to be honest. It may be a bit different than the brembo calipers also because they may move a bit different volume but I would assume its roughly similar feel. __________________ Sales @ Enjuku email:[email protected] phone:352-241-8399

09-05-2014, 07:58 AM	#5
240sxfan6882 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 300 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	Thanks fellas! I got some Z33 Brembo calipers for a really good price, so I pulled the trigger on them! I'm going to source a full Z32 rear brake setup and upgrade to a Z31 BMC since it keeps the 70/30 bias and 569psi split point. I also noticed that the brake bias is nearly 70/30 by using the Z32 front calipers on Z33 track rotors according to this brake torque calculation (too bad for the pad overhang): http://www.sr20forum.com/240sx-s13-s...ke-setups.html I'm guessing the Z33 Brembo fronts will have a bit more front bias because of the bigger pad/pistons, but should be close as the rotors will be almost 1" size difference (12.76 on Z33 front & 11.7 on Z32 rears). I appreciate the feedback! __________________ KA24DE-T whore since 2006.

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09-04-2014, 04:28 PM	#3
spooled240 Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 4,138 Trader Rating: (27) Feedback Score: 27 reviews	If it's any help, I run evo 8/9 front brembos and STi rears w/ z32 rotors and the pedal feels great with my 1" q45 BMC (same as BM50) I noticed the pedal was a bit softer switching over to the brembos from the z32's, but not by much and the balance is still there. I had the q45 fronts with stock rear 240sx and the front bias was horrible even with the rear altima rotor swap.

09-04-2014, 11:20 PM	#4
eek Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: California Age: 40 Posts: 1,025 Trader Rating: (29) Feedback Score: 29 reviews	Its about the same as a sti/evo Brembo setup. When I had them it was a tad softer than running a full set of Z32 calipers. Just make sure you upgrade the BMC as mentioned.