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Old Jun 10, 2011 | 09:08 AM
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Need Help Big Brake Kit????

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i'm still a noob when it comes down to the maxima game.. i'm still learning while i go along so please help... My new look 5gen is almost finish. the only thing left exterior wise is a Big Brake Kit to set off my new look wheels... Yesterday i decided to not wait anymore & purchase the front 300zx calipers & brake pads

I need ya help b/c i know i still need more to complete this set up.. I wanna go with 11" rotor dont know what kind??..
I think i need stainless steal brake lines dont know where to get those??..
I think i need relocation bracket dont know where to get that??..

What else do i need to complete this set up???? need ya help ASAP... Want to complete this b/f the photoshoot meet 6/26/11
Old Jun 10, 2011 | 11:15 PM
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still need help...
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did you get 30mm calipers or 26? get the brackets from jeff92se or matt93se. i suggest brackets that accomodate 13" rotors. they will provide better braking and look better behind the wheels. 11" is too small. you also need hubcenteric rings that can be purchased from jeff92se. youu also need proper bolts for the brackets. get yourself a set of RTP blank rotors and a set of SS lines from automax_95 in the GD section. also get some ATP superblue brakee fluid from him, or a bottle of DOT 3 from autozone. other than the mentioned, you need brake caliper hardware and pads along with lube for the hardware and shims. also need a brake bleeding kit (can be made using see through hose and bottle of coke). also spray can of brake cleaner and a clean rag.

if you plan to paint the calipers, you have a choice of spray paint or brush kit. G2 caliper paint makes the best brush kit out there.

when you're done installing it all, make sure you bed the brakes in the right way to avoid uneven pad material on rotors/steering wheel shaking when you get on the brakes. its late im tired and lazy to type more but this is all u need to know.

ps, front brakes will be biased afterwards, might want to put better pads in the rear (hawk hps) that will bite harder than fronts (regular padS)

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Old Jun 10, 2011 | 11:36 PM
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Why 11"?

www.blehmco.com
www.fastbrakes.com

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Do some research.
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[QUOTE=NmexMAX;8077586]Why 11"?

www.blehmco.com
www.fastbrakes.com

that is what my friend told me to get 11" rotors, that it would look nice behind my 19" wheels... when we was at the store he was kinda unsure with 11" & 13" rotors.... I'm going with 13" rotors when i purchase... thanks
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I have 12.6" behind my 18's and they still look small.
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Originally Posted by NmexMAX
I have 12.6" behind my 18's and they still look small.
Do u have any pictures of your set up????
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lol arent 11" rotors smaller than stock? and you friend is a moron

http://www.fastbrakes.com/product_p/...ima%2012.6.htm
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Originally Posted by QT1 5MT AE
did you get 30mm calipers or 26? get the brackets from jeff92se or matt93se. i suggest brackets that accomodate 13" rotors. they will provide better braking and look better behind the wheels. 11" is too small. you also need hubcenteric rings that can be purchased from jeff92se. youu also need proper bolts for the brackets. get yourself a set of RTP blank rotors and a set of SS lines from automax_95 in the GD section. also get some ATP superblue brakee fluid from him, or a bottle of DOT 3 from autozone. other than the mentioned, you need brake caliper hardware and pads along with lube for the hardware and shims. also need a brake bleeding kit (can be made using see through hose and bottle of coke). also spray can of brake cleaner and a clean rag.

if you plan to paint the calipers, you have a choice of spray paint or brush kit. G2 caliper paint makes the best brush kit out there.

when you're done installing it all, make sure you bed the brakes in the right way to avoid uneven pad material on rotors/steering wheel shaking when you get on the brakes. its late im tired and lazy to type more but this is all u need to know.

ps, front brakes will be biased afterwards, might want to put better pads in the rear (hawk hps) that will bite harder than fronts (regular padS)
I dont' know if its 30mm or 26mm.... this is what i brought 1993 nissan 300zx 3.0l-2960 v6 fI turbo c- vg30de part# 191675/191674

Thank u for the info..i will contact those members that was mention.. I need this stuff ASAP
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Originally Posted by HotshotVQ35
lol arent 11" rotors smaller than stock? and you friend is a moron

http://www.fastbrakes.com/product_p/...ima%2012.6.htm
i think stock rotors are 9" something.. that link is not helping me out bro.. already have calipers & pads.. i need everything else to insalled my big brake set up... rotors,brake lines,bracket & etc..
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lol @ 9"
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Originally Posted by NmexMAX
lol @ 9"
Old Jun 11, 2011 | 10:46 AM
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Originally Posted by hollywoood
I dont' know if its 30mm or 26mm.... this is what i brought 1993 nissan 300zx 3.0l-2960 v6 fI turbo c- vg30de part# 191675/191674

Thank u for the info..i will contact those members that was mention.. I need this stuff ASAP
those are 30mm aluminum. might want to get the iron ones off 96. they are a little heavier but wont flex when heated up. 13" rotors or nothing
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What about the 91 z32's? Are those 26mm? Just asking since I have a set coming in the mail.
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Originally Posted by VQ'rInWLA
What about the 91 z32's? Are those 26mm? Just asking since I have a set coming in the mail.
all 91's are by default 30mm.

here is a write up i wrote back in the days

http://forums.maxima.org/advanced-su...ing-guide.html

IMO go with iron ones. they look better and dont flex, but they are heavier too
Old Jun 11, 2011 | 11:14 AM
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how big can u go on 6th gen brakes on a 5.5 gen
Old Jun 11, 2011 | 11:26 AM
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Originally Posted by NmexMAX
lol @ 9"


comparison photos...

stock size rotors behind 19's




13" rotors behind 19's... STILL smalll !!!




13" rotors behind 18's




hope this helps !
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Man I cant wait to hook mine up!! I hope the caliper clears. Should right? 18x8 et42 +10mm spacers= final et being 32
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[quote=QT1 5MT AE;8077911]

comparison photos...

13" rotors behind 18's




The 18in wheels on 13' rotor is sexy.. to bad i have 19in wheels that was deliverd last week..
Old Jun 11, 2011 | 02:12 PM
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just wanted to thank everyone that posted something in my thread even if it was useful or i said a noob comment(9")..LOL... Still learning!! I learn a lot 2day by reading a lot of threads about upgrade of brake systems on this forum. there is so many different option & big brake set ups & info that im still scratching my head.. right now i have the 300zx calipers comng to my house by tuesday & now i'm not even too sure i want them anymore... THINKING THINKING THINKING...

thanks again for the info fellas
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Originally Posted by VQ'rInWLA
Man I cant wait to hook mine up!! I hope the caliper clears. Should right? 18x8 et42 +10mm spacers= final et being 32
it all depends on spoke design
Old Jun 13, 2011 | 11:29 PM
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jeff92se, matt93se, automax_95 are three busy men... 2 more days until i receive my 300zx calipers & i still need the rest of the parts to complete my set up... can somebody call/text/pm'd these guys? this s__t is getting stressful
Old Jun 14, 2011 | 11:23 AM
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Ur not guuna get the rest of the stuff by then,i can promise u that,all else fails,6th gen lil bbk is the easiest way to go
Old Jun 14, 2011 | 03:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Famz767
Ur not guuna get the rest of the stuff by then,i can promise u that,all else fails,6th gen lil bbk is the easiest way to go
need the other parts b/f n.y. maxima photoshoot 6/26/11... the 6gen rotor are to small if its not 13in i'm not rolling with it..
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automax is out of country, call the number in his sig to place order
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Originally Posted by QT1 5MT AE
automax is out of country, call the number in his sig to place order
wow!!! i will do.. hope i can get the rest of the parts soon.. going to look for his sig now so i can call.. thanks
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I can not believe that its so hard to get in contact with these guys thats selling the other parts to make the 300zx calipers/13' cobra rotors work on my 5gen.. still looking for bracket,ss brake lines, all hardware pieces & etc.. receive 93 nissan 300zx turbo calipers & hawk pads yesterday.. going to order the cobra rotors 2day.. NEED OTHER ACCESSORIES..
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Matt went out of business like 3 weeks ago. Check the A34 forum I believe there was a memember there with brackets or interested in buying the drawings from Matt.
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Originally Posted by NmexMAX
Matt went out of business like 3 weeks ago. Check the A34 forum I believe there was a memember there with brackets or interested in buying the drawings from Matt.
thanks going to check now..
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Still need help with my 300zx set up.. There has to be someone with the other ACCESSORIES to make this set up work..
Old Jun 23, 2011 | 03:43 AM
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I might be in luck.. there's somebody on this forum thats is willing to sell me the hole 300zx set up so i'm hoping the deal goes thru...I still have some time to send back the calipers & get my money back...smfh!!!
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Originally Posted by hollywoood
I might be in luck.. there's somebody on this forum thats is willing to sell me the hole 300zx set up so i'm hoping the deal goes thru...I still have some time to send back the calipers & get my money back...smfh!!!
IMHO I wouldn't even waste my money on a Z32 setup, if you want awesome braking power and a BBK Kit that's made and designed for a Maxima go with a Brembo or AP Racing setup, just bolt on and bleed. I have one and they work great, stops on a dime, no fading.

There's a member selling one for a great price. Good luck with whichever you choose.

http://forums.maxima.org/general-max...gle-rotor.html

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What do you got against a z32 setup Kev?
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Originally Posted by VQ'rInWLA
What do you got against a z32 setup Kev?
they're the best bang for the buck but they are still a ****ty cheap setup. the bracket designs dont allow for 100% pad contact, the aluminum calipers heat up and flex, cauxing noise and uneven pad contact. the brake bias is also annoying.
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Extra shim grease then...check. I have a setup already. Just waiting on new pads and rotors to come in the mail. Ill be rebuilding the calipers as well.
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Also the Z32 set-up is eons old.

Wiwood 12.6" kit.
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Originally Posted by QT1 5MT AE
they're the best bang for the buck but they are still a ****ty cheap setup. the bracket designs dont allow for 100% pad contact, the aluminum calipers heat up and flex, cauxing noise and uneven pad contact. the brake bias is also annoying.
I'm gonna second this. The z32 setup was decent, but troublesome, flexy, and noisy.

I much preferred my setup with the blehm rotors + wilwood superlites. Plus they maintain the stock bias when bought int he correct size.
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Originally Posted by NmexMAX
Also the Z32 set-up is eons old.

Wiwood 12.6" kit.
and second this, a second time.
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What type of noises are we talking about exactly? Didnt really read up on em. Was just gonna play it by ear...
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WOW!!! i didn't know that the Z32 set up is so nagging at times.. when i was researching on a BBK set up i didnt read of any bad views containing to Z32 set up.. i'm so tired of reaching out to people that i'm giving up on the BBK kit for now & spend that money on my turbo set up.. that ap stillen thats for sell is eye catching gotta think about this 1



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