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Old 06-19-2007, 04:10 PM
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Reference Thread: BRAKE CALIPER, ROTOR, PAD, AND FLUID INFORMATION (links)

Post up suggestions for good links to informative threads regarding all subjects brake-related, and I'll add them as appropriate.

DUE TO FORUM REBOOT, MOST OF THESE LINKS ARE DEAD AT THIS TIME. WE ARE WORKING TO REVISE THEM TO NEW WORKING LINKS. SORRY FOR THE INCONVENIENCE.

General Brake Topic Discussions
Car & Drivers' "BOOST" magazine article on BBKs negative side-effects (Ice2K1):
http://forums.maxima.org/oldthread.php?t=310456
Brake Performance Tips
http://www.se-r.net/car_info/brake_performance.html[/quote]
Variety of tech articles on brakes inc. brake technology, tech guides, braking components:
http://www.stoptech.com/tech_info/te...e_papers.shtml
Are brake parts interchangeable between 3,4,5, & 6 Gens?
http://forums.maxima.org/advanced-su...9&postcount=27
Brake upgrades that will fit under 16" rims?
http://forums.maxima.org/oldthread.php?t=523415



Brake "HOW-TOs"
Bleeding Brakes:
http://www.stoptech.com/tech_info/wp...edbrakes.shtml
Pad & Rotor Bed-In:
http://www.stoptech.com/tech_info/wp...contents.shtml
Rebuilding Z32 Calipers:
http://forums.maxima.org/advanced-su...r-rebuild.html



Brake Pads Discussions
What Kind of pads do you use? (Poll)
http://forums.maxima.org/oldthread.p...awk+HPS+review
Raybestos Quiet Stop Discussion
http://forums.maxima.org/oldthread.php?t=521327
Axxis/PBR Metal Master vs. Hawk HPS
http://forums.maxima.org/oldthread.p...awk+HPS+review
5th Gen Pad and Rotor Thread
http://forums.maxima.org/oldthread.php?t=493396


Brake Fluids Discussions
Brake Fluid Comparison
http://brickboard.com/FAQ/700-900/Br...Comparison.htm



Brake Rotor Discussions
6th Gen 2-Piece Rotors
http://forums.maxima.org/oldthread.php?t=437932
http://forums.maxima.org/oldthread.php?t=500550
Slotted/drilled rotors - gimmick or worth it?
http://forums.maxima.org/oldthread.php?t=521685
General rotor discussion
http://forums.maxima.org/oldthread.php?t=306705
5th Gen Pad and Rotor Thread
http://forums.maxima.org/oldthread.php?t=493396



OEM Brake Caliper Discussions (rebuilding, parts, etc)
Where to get OEM replacement calipers
http://forums.maxima.org/oldthread.php?t=525442



"Other Nissan"-Related Brake Upgrades
Z32 Caliper Buying Guide
http://forums.maxima.org/oldthread.php?t=523097z32
See also: http://importnut.net/300zxbrakeswap.htm
Wheels that fit over Z32 Calipers (michaelnyden):
http://forums.maxima.org/oldthread.php?t=417562
13" Cobra Rotors + Q45/J30 Caliper Upgrade (Jeff92se)
http://doug.maxima.org/oldthread.php?t=444504
Install write up for the above setup (Karim):
http://forums.maxima.org/oldthread.php?t=478163
Cobra Rotors + Z32 Caliper Upgrade (Jeff92se):
http://doug.maxima.org/oldthread.php?t=430799
Z32 Brakes on 4th Gen:
http://forums.maxima.org/oldthread.php?t=453809
http://forums.maxima.org/oldthread.php?t=474177
http://forums.maxima.org/oldthread.php?t=467943
Z32 Brakes on 5th - 5.5 Gen:
http://forums.maxima.org/oldthread.php?t=488864
http://forums.maxima.org/oldthread.php?t=448551
Z32 Brakes on 6th Gen:
http://forums.maxima.org/oldthread.php?t=464862
6th Gen Brakes on 5th Gen:
http://doug.maxima.org/oldthread.php?t=389452 (Irish44J)
http://doug.maxima.org/oldthread.php?t=378038 (Irish44J)
http://forums.maxima.org/oldthread.php?t=478631 (LA02MAX)
Z31 Rear Rotor Conversion
http://forums.maxima.org/oldthread.php?t=302306



Name-Brand "Big Brake Kits"
The Great BBK Picture Thread
http://forums.maxima.org/oldthread.p...ght=Racing+BBK
The "Ultimate Lightweight BBK" Thread
http://forums.maxima.org/oldthread.php?t=523899

Racingbrake OEM upgrade kit

AP Racing/Stillen BBK
http://forums.maxima.org/oldthread.p...ght=Racing+BBK

Other stuff
Longer wheel studs for cheap!

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when you post a link, please post a description of it as well. Thanks.
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links are fixed!
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Originally Posted by irish44j
links are fixed!
Liar! j/k

External links still don't work.
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Bump because I added this link:

http://importnut.net/300zxbrakeswap.htm

It was embedded in one of the linked threads, but just wanted to bring it out for the good info.
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350z

Anyone have info on using 350Z calipers up front?
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What's up with. The. Are brake parts interchangeable between 3,4,5, & 6 Gens? Link it is not working as some others are not are they still being worked on?
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