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jupiterl · 11-12-2001, 09:28 PM

I just bought one caliper few days ago off ebay. I am trying to find another one on the net. After some research , I realized that the caliper that I bought is not from Z32 . I looks like it is from an R32. Can someone tell me exactly what it is ?

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jupiterl · 11-12-2001, 11:03 PM

anyone ?

*nismo270r* · 11-12-2001, 11:24 PM

Well dude...I'm not sure what caliper that is...It might be a Skyline Caliper. These are pics of the Z32 TT calipers I just got not too long ago. I stole them for 275 for the pair, and they're brand new!

jupiterl · 11-13-2001, 04:24 AM

Is it alum or cast iron ? noticed that mine doesn't have those FIN like things around the calipers ( maybe for cooling purpose ?!). I just have to make sure what model did I get in order to find another half of it.

$275 a pair <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/confused.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='???'> awsome deal man !

BlankFlip · 11-13-2001, 08:53 AM

well...the r32 skyline brakes r supposed to be pretty much or exactly the same as the 300zx brakes.

HippoSleek · 11-13-2001, 10:13 AM

Try emailing Jeff or Yury at www.heavythrottle.com  I know a while back, they were selling a set of R32 calipers, so they may know the visible clues.  

As for similarity, there is some, but not enough, IIRC.  Different rotors and rebuild kits - which means that you will have a #### of a time with these, compared to z32 calipers.  Plus the pads are different.  This means every maintenance experience will require JDM parts :o

My advice would be to double check - but if you have an R32 caliper, I would re-sell it where you found it and get some from a z32.  I think in the long run, it will be a better solution.

*nismo270r* · 11-13-2001, 03:14 PM

They are the cast iron units from a '91+ TT or so...I can't wait to get them on!

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Is it alum or cast iron ? noticed that mine doesn't have those FIN like things around the calipers ( maybe for cooling purpose ?!). I just have to make sure what model did I get in order to find another half of it.

$275 a pair <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/confused.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='???'> awsome deal man !
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jupiterl · 11-13-2001, 05:37 PM

I don't think it is cast iron, I weight it and it's only 6 or 7 or 8 pounds ( my scale sucks ). I thought the cast iron calipers weight over 10 pounds each. I got it off ebay for $75, good deal huh ? but now I have to spend over $300 to find another one of it.

ZeroGS14 · 11-13-2001, 05:44 PM

The Aluminum calipers from the z32tt are better then the iron ones from the latter z32 tt's

11-12-2001, 11:24 PM	#3
nismo270r Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Lafayette, IN Age: 41 Posts: 715 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Well dude...I'm not sure what caliper that is...It might be a Skyline Caliper. These are pics of the Z32 TT calipers I just got not too long ago. I stole them for 275 for the pair, and they're brand new! __________________ "Life is a bitch...be it's pimp!" APC = A Piece of Crap =P

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11-12-2001, 09:28 PM	#1
jupiterl Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Markham, Ontario Posts: 310 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I just bought one caliper few days ago off ebay. I am trying to find another one on the net. After some research , I realized that the caliper that I bought is not from Z32 . I looks like it is from an R32. Can someone tell me exactly what it is ? <img src="http://jupiterl.hypermart.net/Photos/brakes/IMAGE001.jpg"> <img src="http://jupiterl.hypermart.net/Photos/brakes/IMAGE002.jpg"> <img src="http://jupiterl.hypermart.net/Photos/brakes/IMAGE003.jpg"> <img src="http://jupiterl.hypermart.net/Photos/brakes/IMAGE004.jpg">

11-12-2001, 11:03 PM	#2
jupiterl Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Markham, Ontario Posts: 310 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	anyone ?

11-13-2001, 04:24 AM	#4
jupiterl Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Markham, Ontario Posts: 310 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Is it alum or cast iron ? noticed that mine doesn't have those FIN like things around the calipers ( maybe for cooling purpose ?!). I just have to make sure what model did I get in order to find another half of it. $275 a pair <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/confused.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='???'> awsome deal man !

11-13-2001, 08:53 AM	#5
BlankFlip Nissanaholic! Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: The Future Posts: 1,627 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	well...the r32 skyline brakes r supposed to be pretty much or exactly the same as the 300zx brakes.

11-13-2001, 10:13 AM	#6
HippoSleek Nissanaholic! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: elsewhere Posts: 2,081 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Try emailing Jeff or Yury at www.heavythrottle.com  I know a while back, they were selling a set of R32 calipers, so they may know the visible clues.   As for similarity, there is some, but not enough, IIRC.  Different rotors and rebuild kits - which means that you will have a #### of a time with these, compared to z32 calipers.  Plus the pads are different.  This means every maintenance experience will require JDM parts :o My advice would be to double check - but if you have an R32 caliper, I would re-sell it where you found it and get some from a z32.  I think in the long run, it will be a better solution.

11-13-2001, 03:14 PM	#7
nismo270r Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Lafayette, IN Age: 41 Posts: 715 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	They are the cast iron units from a '91+ TT or so...I can't wait to get them on! </span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Quote: from jupiterl on 6:24 am on Nov. 13, 2001 Is it alum or cast iron ? noticed that mine doesn't have those FIN like things around the calipers ( maybe for cooling purpose ?!). I just have to make sure what model did I get in order to find another half of it. $275 a pair <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/confused.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='???'> awsome deal man ! </td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>

11-13-2001, 05:37 PM	#8
jupiterl Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Markham, Ontario Posts: 310 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I don't think it is cast iron, I weight it and it's only 6 or 7 or 8 pounds ( my scale sucks ). I thought the cast iron calipers weight over 10 pounds each. I got it off ebay for $75, good deal huh ? but now I have to spend over $300 to find another one of it.

11-13-2001, 05:44 PM	#9
ZeroGS14 Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 181 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	The Aluminum calipers from the z32tt are better then the iron ones from the latter z32 tt's