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do ABS equipped 4th gens use the same rear calipers as non ABS 4th gens?

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Old Aug 18, 2005 | 03:02 PM
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do ABS equipped 4th gens use the same rear calipers as non ABS 4th gens?

My rear caliper may be seized, and I need a replacement quick. I have a doner '98 GLE to get one from but that car has ABS. My car does NOT have ABS. Can I still swap the unit or no?

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Old Aug 18, 2005 | 03:10 PM
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I just replaced both rear calipers on my 95SE a few months ago. The automotive parts store I went to never even asked me if I had ABS brakes. I just said I wanted rear calipers for a 95 Maxima and it was end of story.

So I believe the short answer to your question is NO. However, you should replace both rear calipers as the brakes are hydraulic and you will experience uneven braking if you play cheapskate and only replace one rear caliper. Also don't machine the rotors if they don't need to be as you are better off replacing them as they are rather thin to begin with.

My rear rotors were good to go.

I have ABS brakes by the way.
Old Aug 18, 2005 | 03:28 PM
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calipers and rotors are the same
Old Aug 18, 2005 | 04:21 PM
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ABS doesn't matter for buying calipers (only when buying axles)
Old Aug 18, 2005 | 05:23 PM
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Originally Posted by JSutter
calipers and rotors are the same
Ya what now How are they the same thing?
Old Aug 18, 2005 | 05:28 PM
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Originally Posted by killerVQ30DE
Ya what now How are they the same thing?
Part #'s match each other on www.nissanparts.com
Old Aug 18, 2005 | 05:37 PM
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Originally Posted by killerVQ30DE
Ya what now How are they the same thing?
heh ok you got me. the calipers are not the same as rotors.
Old Aug 18, 2005 | 06:07 PM
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I don't knwo about the rears but the fronts are bigger and look a little different for ABS 4th gens.
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