300zx Brakes on 6th Gen Maxima
03-30-2006, 11:31 PM
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300zx Brakes on 6th Gen Maxima
I bought a set of calipers off ebay and I ordered an adaptor bracket which allows the use of the brakes from a 300zx. The ones I got were from a 1991 300ZX turbo. They are 30mm aluminum 4 piston brakes. I also ordered an adaptor bracket and stainless steel lines from Matt Blehm, who is a member here on the org. .\
I expect the calipers to be here next Mon or Tues andthe brackets by the next 10 days or so. I plan on painting the calipers red and then installing them. Ill keep everyone posted as to the progress
I expect the calipers to be here next Mon or Tues andthe brackets by the next 10 days or so. I plan on painting the calipers red and then installing them. Ill keep everyone posted as to the progress
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04-08-2006, 03:08 PM
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Im still waiting for the calipers to arrive. I figure the adaptors will take a bit more time which gives me time to rebuild calipers and paint them. Any ideas on paint scheme? Right now my stock calipers are red with bronze letters
04-13-2006, 10:07 PM
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I got my calipers today, FINALLY!!!! They were dirty, so I cleaned em up. They are very light, probably about 5 lbs per caliper lighter. I decided Im going to powdercoat them and rebuild the cylinders. Meanwhile, Im waiting for my adaptor kit and stainless steel ines. I'll keep u guys posted about my progress.
04-16-2006, 07:54 PM
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I'm going to be getting your brackets and such mailed out on Tuesday. I spent all day today welding up the last batch of 20 sets and will get yours powdercoated tomorrow night when I get home from work!
04-17-2006, 08:25 AM
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Thanks guys - Chernmax - I personnally think your ride is the best one on the org.
Dues - Good deal with the red - can't wait to see pics.
Dues - Good deal with the red - can't wait to see pics.
04-18-2006, 12:21 PM
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While waiting for Matt's relocation brackets I decided to do some detail work to the calipers. There are some letters and numbers cast into the calipers that are really ugly. The "SUMITOMO" letters right near the "NISSAN" raised letters had to go. Also, there are some numbers cast in the end of the front of the calipers. I took my handy file to them and, being aluminum, they were no match for my file. I then coated them with primer. Red paint to come shortly. Here are before and after pics:
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Before:
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04-18-2006, 12:55 PM
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Glude: Its simple. Just need 30mm 300zx calipers which I scored off ebay for $80. Thats a bit low. Normally they are about $200, still pretty cheap. I got the aluminum ones for lighter weight but iron ones will work too. Matt Blehm has adaptors and SS lines that he is shipping to me for $210. Ill probably get Hawk pads - $50. Thats it!! BBK for under $500!!
04-18-2006, 01:19 PM
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Originally Posted by DeusExMaxima
Glude: Its simple. Just need 30mm 300zx calipers which I scored off ebay for $80. Thats a bit low. Normally they are about $200, still pretty cheap. I got the aluminum ones for lighter weight but iron ones will work too. Matt Blehm has adaptors and SS lines that he is shipping to me for $210. Ill probably get Hawk pads - $50. Thats it!! BBK for under $500!!
Gauge some interest from people (and maybe get some deposits
), grab a bunch off ebay, clean them up and offer them painted in whatever color scheme people want for $600. I know you'd probably get at least a few people here jumping on that right away and make a few hundred bucks.And forgive the ignorant question, but I'm assuming that you're going with even bigger rotors in the front?
04-18-2006, 05:23 PM
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Originally Posted by DeusExMaxima
Vig: Stock rotors for now. More braking pads and pistons = more braking power.
Here is a pic of painted caliper:
Here is a pic of painted caliper:
Great work, me likie...
04-18-2006, 09:15 PM
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dio nei massimi, freni piacevoli
italian is closest i could get to Latin without speaking Latino!! LMFAO!!!
WOW! cant wait to ge meee wilwoods installed. Still delays on Slotted only rotors, but once they complete brakes will be shipped.
Thanks,
Kam
italian is closest i could get to Latin without speaking Latino!! LMFAO!!!
WOW! cant wait to ge meee wilwoods installed. Still delays on Slotted only rotors, but once they complete brakes will be shipped.
Thanks,
Kam
04-19-2006, 10:09 PM
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I finished rebuilding the calipers tonight. Brand new Wagner seals. I prolly going to go with Hawk HPS brake pads from either Stealin or Stealership unless somone can direct me to some place realyl cheap and quick. All I need is Matt Blehm's adaptor kit and they are on!!
04-20-2006, 11:49 PM
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Originally Posted by DeusExMaxima
WHat do u think is the best way to paint the NISSAN letters on my 300zx calipers? I want it to look good. Also, hard to find bronze hi temp paint.
04-21-2006, 12:08 AM
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Originally Posted by DeusExMaxima
I finished rebuilding the calipers tonight. Brand new Wagner seals. I prolly going to go with Hawk HPS brake pads from either Stealin or Stealership unless somone can direct me to some place realyl cheap and quick. All I need is Matt Blehm's adaptor kit and they are on!!
you should use the project mu pads!
04-21-2006, 09:03 AM
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What about these are they the same thing as the twin turbo 300z brakes because the guy is local, like i could walk to his house, What do you guys think about the price...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NISSA...spagenameZWDVW
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NISSA...spagenameZWDVW
04-21-2006, 11:09 AM
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Originally Posted by smokinmax
What about these are they the same thing as the twin turbo 300z brakes because the guy is local, like i could walk to his house, What do you guys think about the price...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NISSA...spagenameZWDVW
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NISSA...spagenameZWDVW
C'moN, DO IT! DO IT, CMON DOIT!!
