350z brembo conversion??
03-10-2006, 11:17 AM
#3
It has been my understanding that the Brembo caliper would not fit with the offset of a stock maxima wheel, but I would double check this with someone who really knows.
The 04/05 Z 18" Z wheels do look similar to the stock Max SE wheels, so if you bought the wheels, too, it might look good. I am working on photoshopping a max with the RAYS '06 Z wheels -- it looks good and would fit as well. I can post that if you want.
The other thing to check is that the Z Brembo system is compatable with your stock ABS. Maybe someone on the forum knows this, or you can call the dealership.
I would be anxious to see if this conversion works out. What's the estimated price to buy the Brembo kit?
The 04/05 Z 18" Z wheels do look similar to the stock Max SE wheels, so if you bought the wheels, too, it might look good. I am working on photoshopping a max with the RAYS '06 Z wheels -- it looks good and would fit as well. I can post that if you want.
The other thing to check is that the Z Brembo system is compatable with your stock ABS. Maybe someone on the forum knows this, or you can call the dealership.
I would be anxious to see if this conversion works out. What's the estimated price to buy the Brembo kit?
03-10-2006, 11:26 AM
#4
Originally Posted by kamilkluczewski
where can you get a set? I want a set.
offset should be fine, i just saw a 350z at the dealership with the rims that look like they from the maxima.
Kam
offset should be fine, i just saw a 350z at the dealership with the rims that look like they from the maxima.
Kam
03-10-2006, 12:42 PM
#6
Originally Posted by SmokedOutMaxi
no good. tek knows more about it.
If he can do it, anyone can.
Kam
03-10-2006, 04:31 PM
#7
they should bolt right up....
i do know that the 300zx's fit. shouldn't be much different.
the offset is going to be fun. it'll give you an excuse to get some wide @ss wheels
i want some brembo's. hook it up, homie! lol
i do know that the 300zx's fit. shouldn't be much different.
the offset is going to be fun. it'll give you an excuse to get some wide @ss wheels
i want some brembo's. hook it up, homie! lol
03-10-2006, 04:36 PM
#8
I suspect the G/Z Brembos will bolt up. Someone needs to have the guts to go for it. Its also expensive and unless someone cna score some calipers at a low price, they are probably not worth it.
With respect to the 300zx brakes. I believe that an adptor is needed and that can be obtained from Blehmco, which can be found thru a search on here. There have been numerous threads on the subject.
With respect to the 300zx brakes. I believe that an adptor is needed and that can be obtained from Blehmco, which can be found thru a search on here. There have been numerous threads on the subject.
03-10-2006, 06:31 PM
#10
I don't understand how the calipers should "bolt right up" if Brembo rotors never fit our car??? Just recently they released blanks for the 6th gen.
I would think someone would have bought Brembo Z rotors by now if they fit. Which I am highly sure do not. So how could the calipers?
I would think someone would have bought Brembo Z rotors by now if they fit. Which I am highly sure do not. So how could the calipers?
03-10-2006, 07:07 PM
#11
Originally Posted by NismoMax80
I don't understand how the calipers should "bolt right up" if Brembo rotors never fit our car??? Just recently they released blanks for the 6th gen.
I would think someone would have bought Brembo Z rotors by now if they fit. Which I am highly sure do not. So how could the calipers?
I would think someone would have bought Brembo Z rotors by now if they fit. Which I am highly sure do not. So how could the calipers?
03-10-2006, 07:19 PM
#12
Originally Posted by nupe500
The calipers MAY bolt on to the hub as the 300s do. THe only difference would be rotor diameter...worth a shot if found cheap enough...
03-10-2006, 09:07 PM
#14
:-)
Dude if the shiz falls through and they dont fit, send me the parts, I will pay you for them and have a local shop machine the adapters for me. Do we have an accord?
I seriously want better brakes for my baby cause i drive like a psycho. LOL, no jks, i just feel the stock brakes arent up to par to slow down a boat like the Maxi.
Let me know,
Kam
I seriously want better brakes for my baby cause i drive like a psycho. LOL, no jks, i just feel the stock brakes arent up to par to slow down a boat like the Maxi.
Let me know,
Kam
03-10-2006, 11:29 PM
#17
I tend to agree that it may be better to go with AP racing brakes that fit right on our car. The Brembos are expensive unless u luck out. So it all depends on that as well as if it even fits our car.
03-11-2006, 11:59 AM
#19
Something I don't understand, the bank is taking the car, how can you pull a key component off the car like the brake system and what about the stock OE Master Cylinder and ABS system, why not just put the Stillen Big Brake Kit on
03-11-2006, 12:15 PM
#20
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The brembo will not fit the maxima with just bolt on...I was gonna buy my friends G35 brembos and tried to fit the rear side brake and it didnt fit correctly.
Maybe you can fit it with adapters or somthing. But if its not fitable for the car why would you get it?
I dont think you can get full performance from the brembo if it doesnt fit 100%. Just my .02$
Maybe you can fit it with adapters or somthing. But if its not fitable for the car why would you get it?
I dont think you can get full performance from the brembo if it doesnt fit 100%. Just my .02$
03-11-2006, 02:18 PM
#22
Originally Posted by DeusExMaxima
I didnt think the rears would fit but the fronts might.
03-11-2006, 03:20 PM
#23
you need the rears too if you want decent brake bias....
And that entails custom fab work in making all kinds of parts, including the drum type parking brake.
I did it for the 300ZX rear brakes and the G/Z brembo set is probably very similar, but I'm not about to spend the thousands in development costs again considering the amount of sales I've gotten on the rear kits already. I'm still losing money on those.
And that entails custom fab work in making all kinds of parts, including the drum type parking brake.
I did it for the 300ZX rear brakes and the G/Z brembo set is probably very similar, but I'm not about to spend the thousands in development costs again considering the amount of sales I've gotten on the rear kits already. I'm still losing money on those.
03-11-2006, 04:23 PM
#24
Originally Posted by Matt93SE
you need the rears too if you want decent brake bias....
And that entails custom fab work in making all kinds of parts, including the drum type parking brake.
I did it for the 300ZX rear brakes and the G/Z brembo set is probably very similar, but I'm not about to spend the thousands in development costs again considering the amount of sales I've gotten on the rear kits already. I'm still losing money on those.
And that entails custom fab work in making all kinds of parts, including the drum type parking brake.
I did it for the 300ZX rear brakes and the G/Z brembo set is probably very similar, but I'm not about to spend the thousands in development costs again considering the amount of sales I've gotten on the rear kits already. I'm still losing money on those.
I'm dont understand why making a bracket can be so FUi<n expensive, when my co-worker made a set in a weekend at his buddies machine shop.
It would be stupid for a company like nissan to make parts that are not interchangeable with other vehicles as that would drive up production costs.
Anywhoo, the brake bias shouldnt be anything big to worry about as the APR brakes are .3 inches bigger then the BREMBOS and I have not read about issues with those.
Peace,
Kam
03-20-2006, 03:04 PM
#26
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Originally Posted by CopperMax
will the 350z brakes fit my 04??? whats the offset that i would need???
just curious..b/c i might be able to get a set..
thanks
just curious..b/c i might be able to get a set..
thanks
Please do not kill the messanger it is not the same on a Maxima!
Front & Rear Infiniti G35 Brembo Callipers & Rotors
- Front Option 1: Require Special bracket to move the Caliper 1/8" further from the hub. & 1"1/2 longer brake Hose. (I switched to Stailess steel at the same time)
- Front Option 2: Require to remove 1/8" all around the front rotor and re-balance the rotor. After this, Direct Bolt On. (Since the rotor we're used, this is the option I choose, until I have to replace the rotor anyway)
- Rear: Direct Bolt on ecxept for the removal of the outer splashguard. (I switched to Stailess steel at the same time)
03-20-2006, 05:26 PM
#28
OMG!!! Now that I got on the ball with the Willwood development, I see that since the 6th gen calipers fit the Altima the Brembos that fit the Altima will fit the Maxima.
DAMNATION, I think i might stuff a set of rear brembos on my ride though.
Kam
DAMNATION, I think i might stuff a set of rear brembos on my ride though.
Kam
03-24-2006, 03:20 AM
#31
Originally Posted by DeusExMaxima
So if it fits the Altima, will it fit the Maxima????
yea it would, lovely!!! damn too bad I didn't know this before, there was some sets on ebay then, damn!
but now I know..
03-24-2006, 01:01 PM
#34
I wouldn't cut down on the rotor though, I would get the brembo rotors that the Z has and install that since its made for that caliper, if it fits ok, it should be a bolt on...
nice...
nice...
03-24-2006, 04:16 PM
#35
I suspect rotor wont bolt on since we are front wheel drive and G35 is rear drive, but I could be wrong. Im also curious why the Brembo rotor is smaller than the factory rotor. Isnt that going the wrong direction? The problem is that Brembos are very expensive, even on ebay. I'm wondering how this compares to the 300zx caliper conversion that I am just about to undertake. Im ready to send off my 200 bucks for the caliper brackets and stainless steel lines. Any thoughts? hurrry . . .
03-25-2006, 02:54 PM
#38
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Originally Posted by Tek-Niq
I wouldn't cut down on the rotor though, I would get the brembo rotors that the Z has and install that since its made for that caliper, if it fits ok, it should be a bolt on...
nice...
nice...
From what I saw, the only reason I had to cut down the rotors is because on an altima, the holt for the Galiper bolt are 1/8" closer to the hub.
It is very much possible that it will be a direct bolt on the Maxima since you have bigger rotor than us.
03-25-2006, 03:39 PM
#40
I am falling behind as well. I think what is being said is that the G35 is a direct bolt up. Is that right? What about the brake lines? would those need to be converted as well? I want to upgrade my brakes too but if I can get a 4 piston caliper with out having to spend a grand that would be great.