Altima rotors with Q45 calipers

[Neejay]

Can I use altima rotors with q45 calipers? I'm having a hard time finding a place that will re-drill rotors. I've had these q45 calipers for a while now, and since they bolt right up and I'll need new rotors and pads anyway, why not?

q45 282mm x 28mm vs. altima 280mm x 22mm

Would performance be greatly sacrificed by using this combo? Is it safe?

Someone on another board said "the smaller 2mm dia isnt a big deal and 6mm width difference is easily absorbed throu the pad/pistons"

[cotbu]

I was actually thinking the same thing, but just adding a couple shims.
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[Vernal]

Really would like to know also. Is there any 4 lug rotors that would work with q45 calipers

[ej2civic]

you can use 93-99 altima rotors, with 89-99 maxima calipers, brackets, mounting hardware and pads, the pads will stick off of the rotor by like 1/4 in but it wont hurt your braking or even make any difference

[Neejay]

Well someone sent me a IM and said they have been using this setup for 2 years and also autox. He said the only thing he had to do was adjust the brake booster/BMC rod. He adjusted it out just a hair and hasn't had any problems. This is on a s13 non-abs with stock BMC.

[Neejay]

you can use 93-99 altima rotors, with 89-99 maxima calipers, brackets, mounting hardware and pads, the pads will stick off of the rotor by like 1/4 in but it wont hurt your braking or even make any difference

Yeah, the 180sx setup, but I'd prefer to just use what I have already.

[Vernal]

how do you adjust the rod? So there are no 4 lug rotors that will work without any adjustment? Is the BMC rod like adjusting the clutch? Anyway, what year altima rotors are the specs you stated?

[slim]

heavy throttle sells z32 26mm rotors that are redrilled for 4 lug and powder coated for about 150. i installed mine a couple of weeks ago and they work and look great. the pad fits perfect, it doesnt hang over the edge and is within a few mm of the inside. my brakes worked without any adjustments to the bmc, solid pedal and no lock up under hard braking.

[Neejay]

heavy throttle sells z32 26mm rotors that are redrilled for 4 lug and powder coated for about 150. i installed mine a couple of weeks ago and they work and look great. the pad fits perfect, it doesnt hang over the edge and is within a few mm of the inside. my brakes worked without any adjustments to the bmc, solid pedal and no lock up under hard braking.

With q45 calipers?

[slim]

yeah if you want i can email you some pics i took with my camera phone when i was doing a test fit. the pics dont show the edges but belive me they work.

[Neejay]

yeah if you want i can email you some pics i took with my camera phone when i was doing a test fit. the pics dont show the edges but belive me they work.

Yeah, do that for me if you can. neejae (at) gmail.com

I guess the z32 redrilled rotors would be a better match, heat wise.

[Neejay]

Bump to see if anyone else has any experience, opinions about this.

EDIT: Nevermind, searched and found a thread that said they're too thin.

[Doluck]

Yes... its works fine.

[smelly240]

if you call heavy throttle - they might be able to get you the proper rotors for the q brakes... or see ur local machine shop, or buy a drill bit.

brembo blanks 75$... drill bit 10$... porterfield q45 pads - 80$...

its not hard.

[madd ocx]

you can go to fastbrakes.com and they have 4 lug rotors to work with q45 calipers. they have a few brake options. they even sell the whole q45 conversion.

[TipStylez]

Sorry to thread jack, but is there any place out there that sells brackets so i can still use the q45 calipers, but run a even larger rotor?

[Neejay]

you can go to fastbrakes.com and they have 4 lug rotors to work with q45 calipers. they have a few brake options. they even sell the whole q45 conversion.
Eh, for $150? I'll just drill some OE blank 5-luggers myself/use a drill press.

[Neejay]

Sorry to thread jack, but is there any place out there that sells brackets so i can still use the q45 calipers, but run a even larger rotor?
Not that I have personally seen/come across.

[projectRDM]

Nick, I can drill your rotors. You can nab that overflow bottle too. Hit me up.

[Neejay]

Nick, I can drill your rotors. You can nab that overflow bottle too. Hit me up.
Hey man. I haven't gotten them yet, but I was actually going to call you within the next few days to ask you to use your drill press. lol I'll give you a call closer to when I get them/about to get them.

I got a overflow already too. Thanks man!