Big Brake Kit
05-05-2006, 06:07 AM
#42
Originally Posted by 4thgenx42
Does anyone here have the mattblehm bbk, w/02 maxima 17's? I have 18's during the spring/summer/fall but come winter i put on my 02 maxima se wheels. I wanted to find out now if im gonna have any probelms fitting those wheels on with the BBK. Thanks!
i have 17s but not not maxima wheels...currently i am running 16.5mm spacers with my 17s to clear the brakes...also 300zx 16" will clear with 15mm spacers
05-05-2006, 06:33 AM
#43
Originally Posted by MaximaSE96
i have 17s but not not maxima wheels...currently i am running 16.5mm spacers with my 17s to clear the brakes...also 300zx q6" will clear with 15mm spacers
B
05-05-2006, 09:07 AM
#44
Originally Posted by Flava_24/7
Im using the 26mm aluminum calipers with the Z32 rotors. The rotors had to be milled down a bit. Overall the rotor is not larger then the Maxima rotor, its actually a tad bit smaller since they had to be milled down but they are much thicker.
Its been doing fine, the stopping power is better since Im using the Z32 calipers but its not as great as a true BBK.
Its been doing fine, the stopping power is better since Im using the Z32 calipers but its not as great as a true BBK.
05-05-2006, 09:10 AM
#45
Originally Posted by bbp
you sayed the rotors had to be milled down, are you using the brackets from blehmco? i have the lines and the brackets and 26mm 300zx calipers. WIll i need to mill down the 300zx 26mm rotors? WIll i need to use other rotors? I got 99 16inch stock maxima rims, and i would really like to use them, can i fit them with a spacer?
B
05-05-2006, 10:02 AM
#46
Originally Posted by bbp
you sayed the rotors had to be milled down, are you using the brackets from blehmco? i have the lines and the brackets and 26mm 300zx calipers. WIll i need to mill down the 300zx 26mm rotors? WIll i need to use other rotors? I got 99 16inch stock maxima rims, and i would really like to use them, can i fit them with a spacer?
The brackets are only need to relocate the caliper outward to meet the larger rotor setups such as the 04 maxima rotor or the Cobra rotor.
You will need to have the 300z rotors milled own at least 4mm. If not, the rotor will touch the inside of the caliper.
This is the rotor touching the caliper without the milling
You will also need to grind down the edge of the contol arm or the wider rotor will rub and the contol arm will cut a groove into the rotor.
Grinded contol arm
You also have to cut the heat shields off, they will also rub the wider rotor.
Sorry, but You OEM 16inch wheels will NOT clear the 300z calipers.
05-06-2006, 01:57 AM
#48
are there any good companies for hub centric spacers? How big should the spacer be about 1/2 inch?
Is there a big difference when using milled down rotors with 26mm calipers compared to the 30mm calipers and 04 rotors? What about compared to stock brakes?
Is there a big difference when using milled down rotors with 26mm calipers compared to the 30mm calipers and 04 rotors? What about compared to stock brakes?
05-11-2006, 04:12 AM
#51
Originally Posted by bbp
I Have 26mm calipers from 1990 300zx do you know what year rotors do i need from 300zx? is it only 1990 non turbo? or 1995 non turbo would fit also?
The "26mm Aluminum" calipers were used ONLY on 1990 non-turbos. They used a 280mm x 26mm rotor.
The "30mm Aluminum" calipers were used on 1990 Twin-turbos and ALL 1991-1992.5 300ZX's (both turbo and non-turbo alike). They used a 280mm x 30mm rotor.
The "30mm Iron" calipers were used on ALL 1992.5-1996 300ZX's (both turbo and non-turbo alike). They also used the 280mm x 30mm rotor. \
Info was taken from here...
http://importnut.net/300zxbrakeswap.htm
05-11-2006, 04:18 AM
#52
Originally Posted by VIP Maxima
flava, do u still have to grind the control arm if u use the relocation bracket? also is there any real difference between the 04 rotors and cobras??
I do not think you need to. The rorots in the BBK kits are larger in diameter and will clear the control arm. The heat sheilds have to come off though.
2004 Maxima Rotors are 12.6"
The Cobra rotors are 13"
05-12-2006, 04:19 AM
#56
Originally Posted by bbp
will i need Master Cylinder Upgrade from 300zx? How does the pedal feel? would the rear tires be locking up before front ones?
The pedal feels the same as before, if you already had the SS lines. It does require a bit more pressure since there 4 piston calips but the fronts brake much better then the Maxima setup and you do not have to worry about the rears locking up before the fronts. The 300zx fronts will lock up much quicker then the Maxima fronts ever would have.
05-15-2006, 06:16 AM
#60
Originally Posted by bbp
on the picture you have drilled rotors, are those 26mm without brackets? milling them down wouldnt damge the rotor? can i also use drilled and slotted? which company is that?
I was able to mill down the rotors with hitting the holes drilled int he rotors.
I took a gamble, I wasnt sure if the amount of space between the edge of the rotors and the drilled hole was enough to keep from cracking. All has been well so far. No signs of cracking.
You can use drilled and slotted, I went with the drilled just for the looks. In reality neither do much for us with everday driving.
I got the rotors from the G/D that was offered by AuToMaX_95.
05-15-2006, 09:02 AM
#62
on stock 4th gen maxima wheels ur are prolly right...but 17" maxima wheels from later yrs might fit safely with spacers.....for winter just pick up 2 300zx wheels and run 15mm spacers thats what i am doing...and u can run whatever u want in the rear.....who cares if u have 2 differnent wheels front to back...ITS WINTER
05-15-2006, 11:02 AM
#63
Originally Posted by Flava_24/7
Yes, 26mm no brackets. I dint need them since I did the 300z setup.
I was able to mill down the rotors with hitting the holes drilled int he rotors.
I took a gamble, I wasnt sure if the amount of space between the edge of the rotors and the drilled hole was enough to keep from cracking. All has been well so far. No signs of cracking.
You can use drilled and slotted, I went with the drilled just for the looks. In reality neither do much for us with everday driving.
I got the rotors from the G/D that was offered by AuToMaX_95.
I was able to mill down the rotors with hitting the holes drilled int he rotors.
I took a gamble, I wasnt sure if the amount of space between the edge of the rotors and the drilled hole was enough to keep from cracking. All has been well so far. No signs of cracking.
You can use drilled and slotted, I went with the drilled just for the looks. In reality neither do much for us with everday driving.
I got the rotors from the G/D that was offered by AuToMaX_95.
05-15-2006, 11:14 AM
#64
Originally Posted by bbp
with hitting holes or without hitting holes? you got the rotors from 1990 zx? how close are the holes to the edge?
Yes, the rotors are for a 90 300z. The milling didnt touch the holes.
I dont know the distance between the holes and the outer edge, I didnt measure it.
05-22-2006, 02:26 PM
#65
Originally Posted by 4thgenx42
Does anyone here have the mattblehm bbk, w/02 maxima 17's? I have 18's during the spring/summer/fall but come winter i put on my 02 maxima se wheels. I wanted to find out now if im gonna have any probelms fitting those wheels on with the BBK. Thanks!
factory 17s will not work
05-22-2006, 06:52 PM
#67
i can honestly say that after doing the complete 300zx barke swap, i am finally satisfied with my brakes, and they complement the performance upgrades.
and with the complete 300zx swap there is no nosedive effect that all you guys with 300zx fronts have. the master cylinder helps too.
and with the complete 300zx swap there is no nosedive effect that all you guys with 300zx fronts have. the master cylinder helps too.
05-22-2006, 06:55 PM
#68
Originally Posted by vipervadim
i can honestly say that after doing the complete 300zx barke swap, i am finally satisfied with my brakes, and they complement the performance upgrades.
and with the complete 300zx swap there is no nosedive effect that all you guys with 300zx fronts have. the master cylinder helps too.
and with the complete 300zx swap there is no nosedive effect that all you guys with 300zx fronts have. the master cylinder helps too.
Any pics of this setup? How did you mange to mount the rear calipers?
05-23-2006, 08:04 AM
#71
Originally Posted by vipervadim
i used relocation brackets, and washers so they line up with the 11.8 inch rear 300zx rotors. i'll see if i can get some pics up today.
Im still confused on how you made it work since the Z uses a drum e-brake assembly.
Isnt the Z the parking brake set up in the hub of the rear disk on the 300zx?
I would think it would require a bit more then just a relocation bracket and some washers to work.
05-23-2006, 08:20 AM
#72
I'd like to see pics of the front/rear bbk and the master cylinder. Thanks!
Originally Posted by vipervadim
i can honestly say that after doing the complete 300zx barke swap, i am finally satisfied with my brakes, and they complement the performance upgrades.
and with the complete 300zx swap there is no nosedive effect that all you guys with 300zx fronts have. the master cylinder helps too.
and with the complete 300zx swap there is no nosedive effect that all you guys with 300zx fronts have. the master cylinder helps too.
05-23-2006, 03:12 PM
#73
this page is no longer 56K friendly
Hey Jeff I remember i promised you pictures in another thread, i always keep my promises. Here's the pics.
The front uses aluminum 300zx (30mm gap) TT Calipers, 300zx rotors (milled 2-4mm diameter), Speedbleeders (SB1010, same as Maxima) and Hawk HPS Pads
I painted the Calipers with Red paint then several layers of clearcoat, to make cleaning them a snap.
Up Close
Installed with Rotor
With Z32 Rims
The front uses aluminum 300zx (30mm gap) TT Calipers, 300zx rotors (milled 2-4mm diameter), Speedbleeders (SB1010, same as Maxima) and Hawk HPS Pads
I painted the Calipers with Red paint then several layers of clearcoat, to make cleaning them a snap.
Up Close
Installed with Rotor
With Z32 Rims
05-23-2006, 03:14 PM
#74
For the rear conversion I went with Matt's kit:
http://www.mattblehm.com/rear_kit.htm
He did a great job designing the kit and deserves all the credit,
I did the installation (minor grinding, and some washers to make it sit right)
here's the rear installed 300zx calipers, 300zx rear rotors and brackets to move the caliper out. (you will need to play around with washers to make the caliper allign perfectly with the rotor (depth) and you'll need to grind down the caliper, or the rear spindle a little to make it fit the brackets)
Here's the rear with the Z32 rim fills up real nice. (now you see why there's no nosedive with that huge rotor in the back) I didn't wash my car
http://www.mattblehm.com/rear_kit.htm
He did a great job designing the kit and deserves all the credit,
I did the installation (minor grinding, and some washers to make it sit right)
here's the rear installed 300zx calipers, 300zx rear rotors and brackets to move the caliper out. (you will need to play around with washers to make the caliper allign perfectly with the rotor (depth) and you'll need to grind down the caliper, or the rear spindle a little to make it fit the brackets)
Here's the rear with the Z32 rim fills up real nice. (now you see why there's no nosedive with that huge rotor in the back) I didn't wash my car
05-23-2006, 03:17 PM
#75
Here's the pictures of the 300zx master cylinder, I don't know anybody else who has one installed, I think I'm the first. strut bar's in the way a little.
Here's the close up of the MC.
and this one I took especially for you Jeff, In case you would raise this question: I stuffed my stock MC next to the 300zx at an angle so you can see where the lines go on the stock MC, and how they go on the 300zx MC.
Here's a shot of my enine bay with the 300zx MC in the corner.
I hope this satisfies the curiosity of many .orgers
People who know me here, know i'm straight up about everything, and I certainly wouldn't lie about mods I have. just in case there were any doubters.
Here's the close up of the MC.
and this one I took especially for you Jeff, In case you would raise this question: I stuffed my stock MC next to the 300zx at an angle so you can see where the lines go on the stock MC, and how they go on the 300zx MC.
Here's a shot of my enine bay with the 300zx MC in the corner.
I hope this satisfies the curiosity of many .orgers
People who know me here, know i'm straight up about everything, and I certainly wouldn't lie about mods I have. just in case there were any doubters.
05-23-2006, 05:50 PM
#77
thanks, my goal is to build a well-balanced maxima.
There was supposed to be the meet on the 20th at FBF but either Rishi or maybe Chino didn't get the permit and it was cancelled. I remember those guys from the very beginning of nycmaximas.org
good times
pm me next time there's a meet, if you REALLY want to check out the max.
There was supposed to be the meet on the 20th at FBF but either Rishi or maybe Chino didn't get the permit and it was cancelled. I remember those guys from the very beginning of nycmaximas.org
good timespm me next time there's a meet, if you REALLY want to check out the max.
