240sx non abs + z32 master cylinder=.........

[FRnIsmO]

my 240sx doesnt have abs and i'm about to upgrade to z32 (26mm non turbo) calipers etc....what do i have to do to the master cylinder? i read something on wikipedia about taking out something aluminum from the 24o m.c? anyone who swapd the brakes come across any problems/ difficulties while doing this conversion? thanks

[Goldeneagle]

Just swap your brake master cylinder to a z32 master cylinder and do not worry about it.

Several people upgrade the master cylinder when up grading the brake system for better over all braking.

[FRnIsmO]

let me get this str8, there's nothing to worry about when theres no abs? what's this about plugging something up in the b.m.c on the z32 from the 240sx brake master cylinder (bmc),,,and another thing, i don't have pistons for these calipers...sucks but can i pull out the ones from my oem calipers and buy the rest?

[Goldeneagle]

Click here for step by step instructions with pictures

[FRnIsmO]

wow, thanks for your help. let me know of any forums you put up and i will be sure to help out as much as i can. tell me about your coupe. what have you inversted? please check out my other forums.

[FRnIsmO]

do i have to swap the e-brake? i have the front and rear calipers...

[Goldeneagle]

When I am done building the car is when I will reveal pictures and give me details. For the time being know that I am in the process of doing a full five speed swap. (IE: Wiring harnesses and all) Trust me, I know how to do a decent build and this car will be done right.

As for the rear brakes, it is all on the site I posted for you to read.

[FRnIsmO]

definately, i saw your paint job pritty good. good luck with your setupi read the page, thanks it's a great deal of help. the only question is, how important is it to change the E-brake...i didn't buy that actually and can still get a hold of it...

[Goldeneagle]

First let me set something straight. I have not done a paint job on the car, yet. When i do, everything will be revealed at the end.

The e-brake is only important when:1. You are leaving your car, and you have a manual transmission. 2. An emergency situations pops up and pressing the brake pedal is not going to slow you do fast enough.

If I may be so bold to say, if you do not have the components to include the e-brake hold off on swapping the rear brakes and swap the front brakes. When you get the components for the e-brake swap do the rear brakes at the same time.

When a brake master cylinder goes out on you and the brake pedal hits the floor while you are still rolling forward, you will be glad you have a working e-brake. I have had a brake master cylinder go out on me and I would have hit a brick and mortar pillar, head on, had I not got on the e-brake when I did.

Out on the street having adequate stopping power is more important than being able simply making an engine put out more power to the ground.

[FRnIsmO]

wow, i'm soo hooked on that website you gave me about the caliper install. i also found a general video at ehow.com. which i found usefull in rebuilding the calipers. i havent installed them yet, but i'm still getting all the other things i need to complete the swap