I have read a lot of posts after searching for this on a few other forums, I am not gettin any solid information. What BMC matches f/r z32 brakes on an s14; I have a BNIB 17/16 one sitting in the garage, but rather than waste the time of installing it; I wanted some opinions from people who have tried multiple BMC's with the z32 brakes not just the original and one other; thanks!
Dave
Best BMC match for full z32 swap brakes on an s14
Re: Best BMC match for full z32 swap brakes on an s14 (BEXE)
The best bmc you can get is the european oem spec for the s14. why? because all s14 in europe have: sr20det, 5 lug hubs,abs,AND z32 front brakes from the factory (not the rears). And the steering wheel is on the same side. i know,where lucky.
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Re: Best BMC match for full z32 swap brakes on an s14
No, unfortunately this is wrong.
Z32 and EU S14 have the same diameter, but not the same width, S14 one is smaller. And thus not the same calipers.
Best BMC would be the Z32 1" (BM-50) from nabco or tokico. If you have ABS, it looks like 350Z BMC fits too. If you dont have ABS, make sure you get a BMC with the 3 fittings.
Some people prefer the BM57, which is 1"1/16 . Harder pedal, more chances to lock up wheels on panic braking (there have been reports of locking wheel above 60mph on the dry) . your choice.
Z32 and EU S14 have the same diameter, but not the same width, S14 one is smaller. And thus not the same calipers.
Best BMC would be the Z32 1" (BM-50) from nabco or tokico. If you have ABS, it looks like 350Z BMC fits too. If you dont have ABS, make sure you get a BMC with the 3 fittings.
Some people prefer the BM57, which is 1"1/16 . Harder pedal, more chances to lock up wheels on panic braking (there have been reports of locking wheel above 60mph on the dry) . your choice.
Re: Best BMC match for full z32 swap brakes on an s14
i have to agree
ive driven with z32 fronts with the stock BMC and its mushy, and the pedal feel is sorta bad, the range of pressure you get i like, however, when switching to the 1" z32 BMC the feel was stiffer and more crisp and responcive, very nice feel (better IMO), the bigger one 1 1/6 " i have not experienced but the 1" should do the trick
also i think you can swap the booster from the z32 as well but im not sure about s14's
ive driven with z32 fronts with the stock BMC and its mushy, and the pedal feel is sorta bad, the range of pressure you get i like, however, when switching to the 1" z32 BMC the feel was stiffer and more crisp and responcive, very nice feel (better IMO), the bigger one 1 1/6 " i have not experienced but the 1" should do the trick
also i think you can swap the booster from the z32 as well but im not sure about s14's