Brakes or Wheels The definition PITA
11-10-2009, 06:28 PM
#1
Brakes or Wheels The definition PITA
So I finally went for the BBK
Disassembled the 5.5 brakes and checked for clearance...... it was no good.
BUT.............
The offset of my wheels are 40 (20 x 8.5)
THEY WILL NOT FIT
I tried Spacers Still no clearance, debated on doing some metal work(no more raised nissan lettering) but did the math and they still will not clear.
I at the moment have 2 options
-Put the kit back up for sale ( I do not want to)
-Trade for some wheels with a 35 offset preferably an 18x8.5 (from a fellow orger
)
- OR veryyyyy silly Run larger studs, Hub centric spacer and a little bit of camber the wheel is going to stick out more that the rear does..........
I am wondering if anyone has advice on the following
- how much can I shave off the caliper? I could clear it with a 1/4 inch spacer and a washer. ( I need to shave enough to not run a washer) on the actual double bubble where the front 2 pistons sit.....
ON a good note- I did receive my NWP Spacers!!!
Disassembled the 5.5 brakes and checked for clearance...... it was no good.
BUT.............
The offset of my wheels are 40 (20 x 8.5)
THEY WILL NOT FIT
I tried Spacers Still no clearance, debated on doing some metal work(no more raised nissan lettering) but did the math and they still will not clear.
I at the moment have 2 options
-Put the kit back up for sale ( I do not want to)
-Trade for some wheels with a 35 offset preferably an 18x8.5 (from a fellow orger
)- OR veryyyyy silly Run larger studs, Hub centric spacer and a little bit of camber the wheel is going to stick out more that the rear does..........
I am wondering if anyone has advice on the following
- how much can I shave off the caliper? I could clear it with a 1/4 inch spacer and a washer. ( I need to shave enough to not run a washer) on the actual double bubble where the front 2 pistons sit.....
ON a good note- I did receive my NWP Spacers!!!
11-10-2009, 07:08 PM
#4
Try and get a hold of skidz88 he did 300zx 4piston BBK install on his 03,
http://www.torontomaxima.com/forum/v...+brakes#p28599
http://www.torontomaxima.com/forum/v...+brakes#p28599
11-10-2009, 07:15 PM
#5
Try and get a hold of skidz88 he did 300zx 4piston BBK install on his 03,
http://www.torontomaxima.com/forum/v...+brakes#p28599
http://www.torontomaxima.com/forum/v...+brakes#p28599
Thanks for the help tho.
I guess I need to find someone that wants to trade set ups
11-10-2009, 07:23 PM
#6
Just run spacers since it looks like you still have room till the wheel meets the fender. You might want to check out the g35driver forum for some used one because they love spacers and have a lot for sale.
11-10-2009, 07:29 PM
#7
a 1/4 of an inch and it will def cause some serious damage.
11-10-2009, 08:08 PM
#9
Yup I am frantically searching for some 18x8.5 35 mm offsetts for trade, I even joined South florida racing to try and trade with someone that wants to go staggered, Im looking for Gunmetal. I really like rpf1s
11-10-2009, 09:40 PM
#10
So.. You upgraded your brakes without checking to see if they would clear your wheels first.
11-10-2009, 09:50 PM
#11
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had the same problem with my wheels. spacer just would push them out too far. proirties were bigger brakes were needed so bought new wheels to clear the brakes. just take your time in picking out the right wheels. no need to rush and regret your decision.
11-10-2009, 09:56 PM
#12
11-10-2009, 10:34 PM
#13
What kind of wheels are those. SICK!!! You running Z32 calipers with Cobra rotors?
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