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...yes, I've done my searching and I know the ABS/no ABS situation but I have not gotten a clear answer from any supplier (even Nissan dealer) as to what size the front rotors are. I know to buy ABS sized pads, but my question is: will the Brembo replacement rotors (pt.#25511 or 65511) 4-lug w/ABS be the correct choice for our car?Thanks for any help, as I want to get these ordered today


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Yes, rotors are ABS size as well. The ABS rotors/calipers/pads are just a little bigger than standard S13 brakes.

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I really wish Nissan had just given all S13 verts ABS standard so we could avoid all the confusion.

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Loki wrote:I really wish Nissan had just given all S13 verts ABS standard so we could avoid all the confusion.
But that would have cost money, especially when considering the VLSD would have to be standard with ABS as well.

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That's what I was thinking. I ran into the issue when I was looking at tirerack.com and put in my car info. (1994) Since 94 is ONLY convertible, all the parts are non-ABS because, in a black and white world, we don't have ABS. I feel it's a mistake on the behalf of those who made the tirerack website.Thanks for the help! Now I can get to ordering and doing some brake work

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so say someone was doing a 300zx front brake swap...

abs parts for the front would not matter, right?

I plan on keeping the stock rears so I guess I'll need abs rotors and claipers, huh?


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No, no, the rear on the convertibles are not ABS, nor are they ABS sized. As for the front with the 300Z swap, no you do not have to worry about the ABS situation. You will be changing the hub, the calipers, the rotors, the pads, so no, you will not have anything left on the car that would make a difference.

So, yay, I spent $663 on parts; new PowerSlot rotors, pads, Ichiba 25mm spacers all the way around, and new rubber to mount on my 2002 SE-R Spec V rims. I couldn't be happier and I made sure to use all Nico sponsors

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For reference, there is no such thing as rear ABS sized parts. All S13 rear brakes are the same. The fronts only differ for ABS/Non-ABS.

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biggie wrote:For reference, there is no such thing as rear ABS sized parts. All S13 rear brakes are the same. The fronts only differ for ABS/Non-ABS.
yeah thats what i thought, my bad, it was like 3 am and i was extremely tired and forgetful.


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