180sx front brake line upgrade?

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CAallday
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Car: 89 180sx

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Hey guys new to NICO I hope I don't get offside with anyone here but I can't find the answers I need ANYWHERE!!

Upgrading my 4 stud 180sx with r32 gts-t skyline calipers.
NOT going 5 stud. And only doing front calipers NOT rear.

I want to know if the standard gts-t brake lines/hoses that run from the inner guard to the caliper will be a straight swap? e.g are the fittings at the inner guard the same? And length to the clip on the shock?

I know that the banjo fitting on my standard lines are too big for the bolt on the gts-t calipers.

Any help would be amazing!

Thanks
Greg
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Ken@PTUNING
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Car: '92 Nissan 240sx KA-T
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Yes, you can use those lines (I did on my own 180sx). They're much longer than necessary so be sure to secure them away from the wheel and to not bind on any suspension components.

CAallday
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Car: 89 180sx

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Awesome! Thanks heaps ken! I just couldn't find any posts anywhere about brake line compatability.
Considering a master cylinder upgrade too (More pistons = more fluid needed) but I'm interested to find out for myself how the pedal feel is. A lot of mixed opinion out there

Ken@PTUNING
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I went from 7/8" to 15/16" BMC when I did a front 4 pot upgrade only. I thought it felt like stock. Then I did the rear upgrade and thought it felt mushy and that pedal travel is high.

I currently run a 17/16" BMC on my 240sx with R33 fronts and Z32 rears and love how stiff and precise the pedal feel is. Some of my coworkers think it's a little on the stiff side. 1" is an overall great size (especially if you consider this is the size Nissan decided to use from '91 onward).


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