300zx Master Cylinder a must???

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side waz
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Car: 1990 R32 Nissan Skyline GTS-T Type M, RB20det. Previous car 1991 240sx SE fastback, KA-T.

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Hey guys what's up.

Ok, I have my front calipers and I just want to know 100% if I put them on, along with z rotor's, re-drilled, and upgraded pads all around do I HAVE TO use the zx m/c?

I do know that if I upgrade the rear calipers and do cross or slotted rotor's all around I will have to use it then. I don't have the coin for that now so can I get away with not using it.

So please let me know your experience's. Do you have sloppy pedal play, brakes not really gripping or able to lock, ect, ect.

Thanks guys I appreciate it.

Take care.

Easy


navysnail
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Car: 1990 Nissan 240SX fastback

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you dont HAVE to have the z m/c, but i hear it gives it a better pedal feel because of the size increase

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Hijacker
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Car: '92 240sx Convertible
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the stock 240 MC will make the brakes feel over boosted

fantabulous
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u dont need it. i was running 30mm front R32 calipers from a rwd skyline, stock master cylinder, and stainless brakelines. really loved this set up. stainless brake lines front and rear are a really good investment. its a mod that you notice right away. the stainless lines eliminate the mushy feeling in the brake pedal, as compared to the stock rubber ones that expand when you step on the pedal. it takes a little getting used to, but i love the solid feel the pedal has now. whenever my friends drive my car, they barely tap the brakes and the car lurches forward, "wow, u got some nice brakes".

side waz
Posts: 259
Joined: Thu Nov 06, 2003 8:09 am
Car: 1990 R32 Nissan Skyline GTS-T Type M, RB20det. Previous car 1991 240sx SE fastback, KA-T.

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Thanks everyone for your help.

I actually spoke to someone I know, last night, and he is running 4 pots, 300zx rotor's, Motul brake fluid, stainless lines and Hawk pads. He did not change the M/C at all.

He tracks his car almost every weekend and also as his daily grind car and told me it feels great, there's no sloppy pedal feel or anything.

So between what all you have said and this aquaitence I know, I'll have my brake upgrade on very soon.

Thanks again everyone.

Take care

Easy


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