300zx 30mm aluminum Caliper buying guide
05-23-2007, 08:09 PM
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300zx 30mm aluminum Caliper buying guide
VIP - This thread has been linked to the Brakes sticky and I'll bump it to the top occasionally.
irish
I have seen numerous threads about people trying to source 300zx 30mm aluminum calipers. also heard many stories about people getting the wrong size or material used. also i have read about some of the 240 guys getting mixed aluminum and iron calipers. This thread will take away all the confusion and help you source your calipers in less than 10 minutes.
So i am going to share with you guys my homework worth 10 hours and make it easier for everyone else to get a hold of these puppies......
Here is a quick break down of the calipers for the z32:
1990 NON Turbo used 26mm Aluminum
1990 Turbo used 30mm aluminum
ALL 1991-1992.5 (Turbo & non turbo) used 30mm Aluminum
ALL 1992.5-1996 (Turbo & non turbo ) used 30mm Iron
Extracting the key point here, as long as you look for calipers for a 91 Z32, you are guaranteed to get 30mm Aluminum.
Now if you are like me, the first place you go to to obtain a set is ebay. and you will quickly learn that this is the worst place to buy calipers for these reasons:
1) most of the calipers sold on ebay are used and must be cleaned & rebuilt
2) most auctions are bidding auctions which you have to wait 6-10 days to end. at this time you have to keep bidding only to find out that on the last day, someone outbid you by 0.50 and you wasted 6 days trying to buy a set
3) ebay calipers are WAYYYY overpriced, a set shipped to your house easily will set you back $300 and requires rebuilt and cleaning up. thats if ur lucky enough to win an auction.
therefore if you go the ebay way, you will overpay and waste a lot of time.
The best place to purchase a set would be an auto parts store (online or local). This guarantees that you get the right calipers, REBUILT, FAST and cheap. most cases $250 or less shipped for a pair. ready to bolt on.
there are only a few companies that rebuilt calipers for the z.
Unloaded: just the calipers, no pads no pins, nothing
Semi-Loaded: includings everything but pads. (pins and clips included)
Loaded: everything + pads.
you shouldnt worry about installation hardware......
30mm Aluminium Part # & Brand
there you have all you need. you can find A-1 Cardone and Beck Arlney @ almost any autoparts store.
The websites on the bottom use the same part # as the remanufacturer. just go there and order a set accordingly.
I also heard you can return your stock maxima calipers to autozone as "core" and they dont care. do at your own risk.
www.buybrakes.com Carries NHT Calipers ONLY
www.autopartswarehouse.com Carries NHT Calipers ONLY
www.autozone.com
www.oriellyauto.com
www.napaonline.com
www.kragenautoparts.com
www.diyautoparts.com
www.partsamerica.com (cheap prices)
www.rockauto.com
www.amazon.com (very cheap prices) $200 shipped for a pair of A1 Cardone
www.driverwire.com
www.carpartswholesale.com
www.innerauto.com
www.autopartsplace.com
www.masterautoparts.com
www.advancedautoparts.com
NHT Calipers:
A1-Cardone
Beck/Arnley
Just to make sure you got the right part:
http://importnut.net/240pics/brake_u...rcompare01.jpg
http://importnut.net/240pics/brake_u...rcompare02.jpg
http://importnut.net/240pics/brake_u...rcompare03.jpg
http://importnut.net/240pics/brake_u...rcompare04.jpg
http://importnut.net/240pics/brake_u...rcompare05.jpg
http://importnut.net/240pics/brake_u...rcompare06.jpg
http://importnut.net/240pics/brake_u...rcompare07.jpg
http://importnut.net/240pics/brake_u...rcompare08.jpg
irish
I have seen numerous threads about people trying to source 300zx 30mm aluminum calipers. also heard many stories about people getting the wrong size or material used. also i have read about some of the 240 guys getting mixed aluminum and iron calipers. This thread will take away all the confusion and help you source your calipers in less than 10 minutes.
So i am going to share with you guys my homework worth 10 hours and make it easier for everyone else to get a hold of these puppies......
Here is a quick break down of the calipers for the z32:
1990 NON Turbo used 26mm Aluminum
1990 Turbo used 30mm aluminum
ALL 1991-1992.5 (Turbo & non turbo) used 30mm Aluminum
ALL 1992.5-1996 (Turbo & non turbo ) used 30mm Iron
Extracting the key point here, as long as you look for calipers for a 91 Z32, you are guaranteed to get 30mm Aluminum.
Now if you are like me, the first place you go to to obtain a set is ebay. and you will quickly learn that this is the worst place to buy calipers for these reasons:
1) most of the calipers sold on ebay are used and must be cleaned & rebuilt
2) most auctions are bidding auctions which you have to wait 6-10 days to end. at this time you have to keep bidding only to find out that on the last day, someone outbid you by 0.50 and you wasted 6 days trying to buy a set
3) ebay calipers are WAYYYY overpriced, a set shipped to your house easily will set you back $300 and requires rebuilt and cleaning up. thats if ur lucky enough to win an auction.
therefore if you go the ebay way, you will overpay and waste a lot of time.
The best place to purchase a set would be an auto parts store (online or local). This guarantees that you get the right calipers, REBUILT, FAST and cheap. most cases $250 or less shipped for a pair. ready to bolt on.
there are only a few companies that rebuilt calipers for the z.
Unloaded: just the calipers, no pads no pins, nothing
Semi-Loaded: includings everything but pads. (pins and clips included)
Loaded: everything + pads.
you shouldnt worry about installation hardware......
30mm Aluminium Part # & Brand
there you have all you need. you can find A-1 Cardone and Beck Arlney @ almost any autoparts store.
The websites on the bottom use the same part # as the remanufacturer. just go there and order a set accordingly.
I also heard you can return your stock maxima calipers to autozone as "core" and they dont care. do at your own risk.
www.buybrakes.com Carries NHT Calipers ONLY
www.autopartswarehouse.com Carries NHT Calipers ONLY
www.autozone.com
www.oriellyauto.com
www.napaonline.com
www.kragenautoparts.com
www.diyautoparts.com
www.partsamerica.com (cheap prices)
www.rockauto.com
www.amazon.com (very cheap prices) $200 shipped for a pair of A1 Cardone
www.driverwire.com
www.carpartswholesale.com
www.innerauto.com
www.autopartsplace.com
www.masterautoparts.com
www.advancedautoparts.com
NHT Calipers:
A1-Cardone
Beck/Arnley
Just to make sure you got the right part:
http://importnut.net/240pics/brake_u...rcompare01.jpg
http://importnut.net/240pics/brake_u...rcompare02.jpg
http://importnut.net/240pics/brake_u...rcompare03.jpg
http://importnut.net/240pics/brake_u...rcompare04.jpg
http://importnut.net/240pics/brake_u...rcompare05.jpg
http://importnut.net/240pics/brake_u...rcompare06.jpg
http://importnut.net/240pics/brake_u...rcompare07.jpg
http://importnut.net/240pics/brake_u...rcompare08.jpg
05-23-2007, 08:25 PM
#2
Nice post - brings together alot of the information that is in several different threads here in the 4th, 5th, and brakes/suspension forums. 
Suggest when thread is stickied that the title be changed, though, to something that doesn't sound like its a n00b asking a question.
Like: STICKY: Everything You Need to Know About z32 (300zx) calipers and brake kits for the maxima.
Suggest when thread is stickied that the title be changed, though, to something that doesn't sound like its a n00b asking a question.
Like: STICKY: Everything You Need to Know About z32 (300zx) calipers and brake kits for the maxima.
05-24-2007, 01:21 PM
#4
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these are all remanufactured OEM calipers. they are not aftermarket.
one thing i would like to add is that you should definetly consider painting these calipers. most of them come in different color protective coating. for example, i ordered a set of beck/arlney (just like seen above) from autozone. one caliper was coated black, the other was coated silver. a1-cardone calipers come in different colors as well, gold/silver IIRC. so expect to spend 40 bux on G2 Caliper paint...
these are my own A1-Cardone calipers....... i got them for a steal of a price. $75 shipped EACH side !!!! for a total of $150
as you can see, they MAY be scratched and bruised. in my case, the other side, the letters have been shaved down by a very noticeable amount too....
one thing i would like to add is that you should definetly consider painting these calipers. most of them come in different color protective coating. for example, i ordered a set of beck/arlney (just like seen above) from autozone. one caliper was coated black, the other was coated silver. a1-cardone calipers come in different colors as well, gold/silver IIRC. so expect to spend 40 bux on G2 Caliper paint...
these are my own A1-Cardone calipers....... i got them for a steal of a price. $75 shipped EACH side !!!! for a total of $150
as you can see, they MAY be scratched and bruised. in my case, the other side, the letters have been shaved down by a very noticeable amount too....
05-24-2007, 02:48 PM
#5
Originally Posted by VIP Maxima
these are all remanufactured OEM calipers. they are not aftermarket.
one thing i would like to add is that you should definetly consider painting these calipers. most of them come in different color protective coating. for example, i ordered a set of beck/arlney (just like seen above) from autozone. one caliper was coated black, the other was coated silver. a1-cardone calipers come in different colors as well, gold/silver IIRC. so expect to spend 40 bux on G2 Caliper paint...
these are my own A1-Cardone calipers....... i got them for a steal of a price. $75 shipped EACH side !!!! for a total of $150
as you can see, they MAY be scratched and bruised. in my case, the other side, the letters have been shaved down by a very noticeable amount too....
one thing i would like to add is that you should definetly consider painting these calipers. most of them come in different color protective coating. for example, i ordered a set of beck/arlney (just like seen above) from autozone. one caliper was coated black, the other was coated silver. a1-cardone calipers come in different colors as well, gold/silver IIRC. so expect to spend 40 bux on G2 Caliper paint...
these are my own A1-Cardone calipers....... i got them for a steal of a price. $75 shipped EACH side !!!! for a total of $150
as you can see, they MAY be scratched and bruised. in my case, the other side, the letters have been shaved down by a very noticeable amount too....
05-24-2007, 04:17 PM
#7
Nice info. Still need the brackets/rings?
I prefer polishing myself
http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/156/11212930ro.jpg
Okay gah!
I prefer polishing myself
http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/156/11212930ro.jpg
Okay gah!
06-19-2007, 07:17 PM
#13
Originally Posted by Crusher103
Im assuming that the minimum rim size would be 16' correct or will it fit under the stock 4th gens 15s and a direct fit on the 4th gens
06-25-2007, 11:26 PM
#15
Originally Posted by VIP Maxima
unless he wants to throw on some spacers............lol
7" spacer ftmfw!1
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