Dubbya

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I searched, but didnt find the answers I was looking for. I know I can use a 300zx rotor with the 300zx calipers, but they need to be milled. Can someone explain this a little further?

njmodi

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The rotor is too wide (i.e. too big a diameter). You need to get it milled down to a smaller diameter. That's my understanding.

Dubbya

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Gotcha. Its basically making the diameter from x to x-y. I heard 10mm was the magic number.

njmodi

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Exactly. I don't know how much you have to shave off - PM Jeff92se - he's the 300zx BBK king!

Dubbya

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I dont think I want to go the BBK route though. Messing with spacer rings and relocation brackets is not what I want to do. I dont actually need a BBK. I am going for uniqueness and appearence. Thanks for the tip on Jeff. I will hit him up.

njmodi

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I think using the 300zx caliper implies that you are putting in a BBK... or maybe I'm talking out of my a**

geo1317

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IIRC its 3mm of the radius

Dubbya

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For a true BBK I need to use larger rotors and the relocation hardware. I am simply upgrading the calipers.

Dubbya

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So that would be 6mm off the diameter.

Matt or Jeff please step in if you see this.

njmodi

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Got it. I thought that it was *mandatory* to use the relocation bracket, etc. But I guess not. learn something new everyday. Cheers and good luck with the project.

Flava_24/7

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Warner, if you use the 300zx rotors you must MILL down the RADIUS of the rotors by 3mm.
If you going with the spacers, dont forget to get longer studs. Contact Dave B for the Nismo studs.

also, you will need the conversion lines. The fitting on the z caliper is different then the maxima's caliper.
The conversion line will have the correct fitting for the z caliper nad will have the fitting to bolt onto the maxima's hardline.

Flava_24/7

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You only need relocation brackets if you use larger rotors.
The relocation bracket moves the caliper out to compensate for the larger rotor.

DrTySOUFMaX23

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that sounds like a lot of work!! goodluck 2 ya warner..

Flava_24/7

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Warner and I will both be sporting new brake setups, you should consider it as well.
You know you dont want to be the only one left with those small calipers

Dubbya

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I dont think its going to be that bad. Not any worse then when I redid my entire setup this spring. I already had everything removed at that time. Once all the parts are in hand then it should take only a couple of hours to complete.

Dubbya

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Anyone know how to rebuild the calipers? Since I am taking my time to do this Id like to rebuild them. Everything looks straight forward except getting the pistons out.