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03-07-2005, 09:23 PM
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300ZX Brake Swap Complete
Here are some pics the swap and up to date pic of my 96' SE
I used the 91' Twin Turbo setup 
 
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03-07-2005, 09:29 PM
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Originally Posted by jblinga
Here are some pics the swap and up to date pic of my 96' SE
I used the 91' Twin Turbo setup
Let me know how you think it looks |
Looks good. But the big question is, how is it working for you? Any hitches, or is it working well, as in stopping power, etc.? |
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03-07-2005, 09:30 PM
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does it squeek? i hate that noise.
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03-07-2005, 09:57 PM
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8600RPM and Counting!!!!
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how hard was the install? Looks great?
what was needed to make it work
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2003 Nissan Maxima SE - Majectic Blue 6MT HLSD Meridan Edition, Titanium Editon-Dynoed 206.61whp and 219.54wtq...Stock
17 Degree Timing Advance*Apexi/Berk Short Ram Intake*Cattspeed Y-pipe*Cattman 2.5 B-Pipe*HKS Sport Exhaust*Cattman Ti FSTB*Progress RSB*ES Poly Front Sway Bar Bushings*HKS Grounding kit*Axxtion STS
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03-08-2005, 10:00 AM
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I'm still breaking in the setup so I haven't really got on the brakes very hard yet. But all in all everything seems to be working fine. There was some squeking/minor grinding, but that is normal in breaking in new rotors/pads. But the main reason I did this swap is my stock calipers sucked(installed new rotors and I still had vibration in the pedal, this is common in all stock maxima calipers, my girlfriends' 5th gen has only 50K and it has the same problem). After replacing stock calipers w/300ZX calipers, this vibration is finally gone!
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03-08-2005, 10:10 AM
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Overall the swap was easy, except I had to replace the steel brake lines from the master cylinder to the the wheel well on both sides due to my 96' having 135K and the fittings rounded off, but nothing to difficult!
I used the 91' Twin Turbo setup
300zx TT Aluminum Calipers(89'-91') 92'-96' have cast iron calipers,both work fine
300zx TT Brembo cross-drilled rotors(30mm)
240sx-300zx conversion stainless brake lines
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03-08-2005, 10:27 AM
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those calipers look sharp, great job on the paint!
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03-08-2005, 10:30 AM
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Just need to buy some 13" rotors and brackets from me.
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2003 G35 Sedan. Mods comin'
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Eibach/Konis - ST front sway bar/Addco rear bar - Blemco rstb - Otto fstb
350Z 18" touring wheels.
Modified Cattman Y, Custom flex, 4-gen Carsound cat, Custom cat-back, Y2K muffler
Custom CAI, custom ground kit, JWT ecu, Fidanza flywheel, ACT clutch, Jeff92se Cobra 13" bbk with 300zx 30mm polished alum calipers.
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03-08-2005, 10:48 AM
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Can you just put on 300zx 30mm Calipers or do you need to replace the rotors and the brake lines too? I would like some more info or a write up on this, Also you need at least 17 inch rims right?
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03-08-2005, 12:02 PM
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Originally Posted by MaxGordon7
Can you just put on 300zx 30mm Calipers or do you need to replace the rotors and the brake lines too? I would like some more info or a write up on this, Also you need at least 17 inch rims right?
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Do a search under tt 300zx brake kit legit, this thread has Cheston's complete write up on the swap, the 300zx rotors are alot thicker than max rotors so i don't think you can run stock rotors, & you have to replace brake lines. I used 240sx-300zx conversion lines. |
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03-08-2005, 12:11 PM
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wow your car is beautiful, those are nice rotors
btw deezo your calipers are beautiful, do you have to keep cleaning the chrome? and imo i think you should at leas get slotted or crossed drils they will look sick. then again thats just me
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03-08-2005, 12:14 PM
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Hey whats the cost for that swap, how much for the whole setup and where did u get it?
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03-08-2005, 02:59 PM
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thats no chrome thats hours of polishing..HOT! i agree thuogh with the cross drilled idea.i also heard you can run 6th gen brakes and they are pretty big.
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03-08-2005, 05:32 PM
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Those look hot how much did the calipers rotors and whatever else you needed cost?
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03-08-2005, 06:10 PM
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Remanufactured 91' 300ZX TT front calipers 220$ after core credit from stock calipers Centric Parts Calif.
300ZX TT brembo cross-drilled rotors 154$ shipped ebay
240SX-300ZX conversion stainless steel brake lines 70$ shipped ebay
Brute stop raybestos pads 52$ checker auto
60$ to machine rotors down 6mm off the diameter Local machine shop
556$ total, not bad for four piston calipers, cross-drilled brembo rotors & stainless steel brake lines
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03-08-2005, 06:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Jeff92se
Just need to buy some 13" rotors and brackets from me.
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How much for the brackets and what are they made of? |
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03-08-2005, 06:45 PM
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thanx for the info!!
here's a pic of the R35 Skyline GT-R  |
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03-08-2005, 07:20 PM
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let me ask a questoin that noone has asked before, does this have enough clearance with 5th Gen SE wheels? 
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03-08-2005, 07:26 PM
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Originally Posted by turbomaxima
Those look hot how much did the calipers rotors and whatever else you needed cost?
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Please resize your sig pic  |
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03-09-2005, 09:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Kevin
let me ask a questoin that noone has asked before, does this have enough clearance with 5th Gen SE wheels? |
I asked this question on the 5th gen forums & they won't run w/out spacers |
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03-09-2005, 09:16 AM
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Steel. $45 shipped.
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Originally Posted by jblinga
How much for the brackets and what are they made of?
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03-09-2005, 12:04 PM
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Let me get this straight, 300ZX rotors bolt on directly with 300ZX stock rotors to our Maxima's along with steel brake lines (240sx to 300zx ebay). Is there a difference between 300ZX TT and NA rotors?
And if you want to go to 13" cobra rotors jeff92se sells conversion brackets? 
Hey Jeff do you sell the any kits minus the calipers?
This looks like it kicks *** on other big brake kits on a cost factor.
I used to have a 300ZXTT and the braking was awesome, can anyone answer these questions?? thanks  |
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03-09-2005, 02:05 PM
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Everything is direct bolt on. There is a little work to get the rotors to clear but it is minor. The 300ZX TT rotors are 30mm thick, the N/A rotors are 26mm. All that is needed for 13 in. rotors is the brackets from jeff92se and the rotors themselves.
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WTB: Passenger side foglight reflector 95-96 SE
budget Y,cold air,UR underdrive,6lb. flywheel,exedy clutch,eibach pro,kyb agx, short throw, custom smoked cefiro headlamps,18x8 voxx scorze,oil cooler,Z32 TT brake swap
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03-09-2005, 02:13 PM
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this soudns itneresting. i just might want to do it also. i hear that you need to rebulid the calipers though?
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03-09-2005, 03:52 PM
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Originally Posted by jblinga
Everything is direct bolt on. There is a little work to get the rotors to clear but it is minor. The 300ZX TT rotors are 30mm thick, the N/A rotors are 26mm. All that is needed for 13 in. rotors is the brackets from jeff92se and the rotors themselves.
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Cool thanks! I just noticed when comparing the difference between TT vs NA rotors I mean't calipers!  |
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03-09-2005, 04:38 PM
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Originally Posted by MAXRB8
Cool thanks! I just noticed when comparing the difference between TT vs NA rotors I mean't calipers! |
same difference! |
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03-09-2005, 05:49 PM
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A new project! thanks jblinga |
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03-09-2005, 06:27 PM
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What's needed to fit the 13" cobra rotors:
1) 1 set of adaptor brackets from me. $45 shipped.
2) 1 set of adaptor rings to fit the cobra rotors onto the maxima hub. Ford has a larger hub bore than Nissan, thus a hub ring is needed. I have ONE extra set but Candiman was the guy that sells them. $45 shipped.
3) 1 set of additional bolts/nuts/washers to hold the bracket onto the maxima spindle. YOu can use the stock hardware to attach the 300z caliper to the adaptor bracket.
remember 30mm calipers needed. I dont' sell the calipers or lines. But they are easily obtained.
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2003 G35 Sedan. Mods comin'
3-gen parts for sale
Sold Jan 14, 2006'
Mod list:
Eibach/Konis - ST front sway bar/Addco rear bar - Blemco rstb - Otto fstb
350Z 18" touring wheels.
Modified Cattman Y, Custom flex, 4-gen Carsound cat, Custom cat-back, Y2K muffler
Custom CAI, custom ground kit, JWT ecu, Fidanza flywheel, ACT clutch, Jeff92se Cobra 13" bbk with 300zx 30mm polished alum calipers.
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03-09-2005, 07:34 PM
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Originally Posted by jblinga
Everything is direct bolt on. There is a little work to get the rotors to clear but it is minor. The 300ZX TT rotors are 30mm thick, the N/A rotors are 26mm. All that is needed for 13 in. rotors is the brackets from jeff92se and the rotors themselves.
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early production 89 and 90 model 300ZX NAs have the 26mm rotors... however after 91 all 300ZXs use the same brakes 30mm rotors ... I have the 26mm setup... it's been on the car for a year or so.... no problems ... brakes work fine.... however the fronts will lock before the rear in a panic stop... even more than normal... pedal feel is better than stock... fade resistance is better than stock..... I have never tried to measure the stopping distance.. I would guess small improvement if any |
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