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Drift Style S14
06-07-2003, 01:03 AM
I finally got a good paying job and some money, so...

I was thinking about getting the 300zx brakes on my 240. Now i was wondering if it is worth getting all four brakes changed or just the front two? also does anyone sell the a kit to convert all 4 wheels?
theronin
06-07-2003, 01:32 AM
Originally posted by Drift Style S14
I finally got a good paying job and some money, so...

I was thinking about getting the 300zx brakes on my 240. Now i was wondering if it is worth getting all four brakes changed or just the front two? also does anyone sell the a kit to convert all 4 wheels?

Well from my research and knowledge (as limited as it is) i have gathered that the fronts alone some would consider overkill... i could never imagine what my car would be like with 2's at all 4 corners! she already stops on a dime, its kinda scary. but as for a kit to do the rears i dont think one has been made yet. i know Asad at freshalloy was trying to fabricate one but i havent heard anything about that for about 6 months. hope this helps.
fly240guy
06-07-2003, 02:09 AM
the brake upgrade is not difficult on the front but they have a proble with the ebrake part on the rear. it is not necessary to do the rears unless you just want to get them done.
FRpilot
06-07-2003, 02:27 AM
how do the rears go on anyways? iirc, they are calipers and also drums for the ebrakes. is it possible to just use the 2pot z32 rear calipers? how are the drums used? aren't the drums part of the 300zx upright?
Drift Style S14
06-07-2003, 11:01 AM
thank u for the info guys
AceInHole
06-07-2003, 11:36 AM
Originally posted by FRpilot
how do the rears go on anyways?
the rear calipers will bolt right in (with lines that will mount to the calipers, same modifications or parts needed as the front). Rotors would need to be redrilled if 4 lug.

[b] iirc, they are calipers and also drums for the ebrakes. is it possible to just use the 2pot z32 rear calipers?
Yes, it's possible. People have done it before.

[b]how are the drums used? aren't the drums part of the 300zx upright?
The drums needed to be bolted in. The entire e-brake assembly needs to be swapped in to replace the stock heat sheild, then the e-brake lines need to be lengthened,