I'm New Here And I have A Simple Question Thread, (No Flaming Allowed)

[PapaSmurf2k3]

Hi everyone I have a simple question about my brakes, I have a 1989 240sx.

I noticed an odd smell coming from my rear passenger tire, and the next day there was a grinding sound from the brakes. So I put the car up on jack stands, pulled the rear tires off, put the car in first gear and slowly let the clutch out and saw that the rear passenger rotor was struggling to rotate. Next, I took the caliper bolts out and took a look at the pads and not surprisingly one of the pads was completely gone. Here is some pictures:

I do not understand why the outer pad is completely gone while the inner still has lots of pad left, I would have expected the opposite to occur. Also, the piston has rips in the rubber seal around it.

My question is if this warrants replacing the caliper (and pads obviously must be replaced).

Thank you for any replies!

Yeah man, replace that caliper. Don't forget to pick up brake fluid, cos you will have to bleed your brakes.

[PapaSmurf2k3]

When I get my S14 I was planning on getting some coilovers. I was wondering if 10k/8k spring rate was too high and I should go for 8k/6k. I'm planning on using this car for dd, but I also want to autox it and plus there are tons of sharp turning mountain roads that I take all the time. I'm looking at either the Stance GR+Pro Coilovers that are 8k/6k or the Tein Super Drift Coilovers that are 10k/8k.

Go with the 8/6

[PapaSmurf2k3]

can someone tell me how to post pix on a thread?

short answer: put the web adress of the pic between the image tags (no spaces).



Quote my post, and when you do, the script will automatically come up, and you can see what you have to do. There is also a how-to I think in Gen Chat...

[IKGamex]

I'm almost afraid to ask...but how do I fold the rear seat down in my hatch?

I tried pulling and pushing the latches, but that damn thing just won't budge no matter how hard I try.

[rb25det250sx]

i suggest a crow bar, or some WD-40 haha.

[PapaSmurf2k3]

I'm almost afraid to ask...but how do I fold the rear seat down in my hatch?

I tried pulling and pushing the latches, but that damn thing just won't budge no matter how hard I try.

IIRC, there are 2 latches... and you have to pull both at the same time... mine (in a coupe) always comes right down. My prelude on the other hand is a gigantic pain in the a**...

[alfsnissan]

aight.. so i have a clunking noise and replaced my subframe bushings with poly ones and it stopped it some but still does it a little when i make a left hand HARD turn. ive changed passenger half shaft, wheel bearing. could it be the transmission mount? what could be making this happen? Thanks.

[SR2ach]

Does anyone know which body kit this is? I really like how clean it is, but can't seem to find it anywhere . So if anyone knows of a place where I can also purchase the kit, it would be greatly appreciated

[rzerob]

Does anyone know which body kit this is? I really like how clean it is, but can't seem to find it anywhere . So if anyone knows of a place where I can also purchase the kit, it would be greatly appreciated

Don't hold me to it but I think that is a jdm 180sx front bumper, and considering it has the front liscense plate molding area(I have know clue what you would call it) it makes me more confident that that is what it is. Hope it helped if not sorry for the confusion.

[PapaSmurf2k3]

aight.. so i have a clunking noise and replaced my subframe bushings with poly ones and it stopped it some but still does it a little when i make a left hand HARD turn. ive changed passenger half shaft, wheel bearing. could it be the transmission mount? what could be making this happen? Thanks.

Check your sway bar bushings and sway bar end links. Its pretty unlikely its the transmission mount.

[alexus]

Has anybody seen these headlights installed?

[rb25det250sx]

im guessing there for a s14, but i think they would look good

[rastaman]

new here I bought a 98 240 and want to up grade the brakes cant seem to decide if to do q45 or 300z brakes.

[alfsnissan]

new here I bought a 98 240 and want to up grade the brakes cant seem to decide if to do q45 or 300z brakes.

.....AND?? what do you want to hear?

[PapaSmurf2k3]

do whatever is cheaper. That'll be the dealbreaker from now on.

[SR2ach]

Where can I purchase a Type X pieces. Front Bumper, Side Skirts, and Rear Bumper (The rear apron pieces). Just need to find a place that sells it for a good price, please post any websites that just sell it in general.

Would appreciate any help,Thank You

[GaMBiTx]

if my rear brake caliper is starting to seize and outer rubber boot is torn, can I just buy the seal kit from courtesynissan that includes both rear caliper seals and all to rebuild it? Doesn't seem that hard. Has anyone done it? Stock non abs btw. Thnx

[PapaSmurf2k3]

sure, go for it... just make sure there is no damage to the piston in the caliper. I've never done it.

[alfsnissan]

Check your sway bar bushings and sway bar end links. Its pretty unlikely its the transmission mount.

In the rear?

[PapaSmurf2k3]

front and rear

[240pav]

i hate asking here but im truely a noob.wheres my c02 sensor and my maf on my sr ?my maf is on the intake correct ?also does an sr have a distributor ?

[PapaSmurf2k3]

What kind of SR do you have? Your O2 sensor will be somewhere in your exhaust... there may be more than 1, but it should be the only sensor in your exhaust (the only thing with wires going to it... about 1/2" in diameter)MAF should be on your intake, yes.

Dizzy... not too sure, I think the older SRs had distributors, but newer ones had crank angle sensor and coil packs.

[240pav]

ok thank u just wanted to clear that up for myself. i have a s13 redtop and havin issues that i posted into another forum, whic i believe u have answered there as well

thanks !

[root_locus]

Is the strut boot in this picture of a rear strut:



the same thing that advanced auto is selling in this picture?



Are those boots the same for the front and rear suspension? I cannot tell from my vehicle because they are all shredded. The description for all the boots on the advanced auto website all say either "Shock Boot; Left Front" or "Shock Boot; Right Front", so I am thinking that the front and rear boots are the same.

Thanks for any information!

[PapaSmurf2k3]

front and rear boots are different IIRC... if you are replacing bad boots on stock suspension, you might as well replace the suspension as well, because its not far behind.

[root_locus]

I found the answer to my question.
Modified by root_locus at 4:53 PM 6/17/2009

[240pav]

wheres an ignitor on my s13 sr ? picture please ?

also whats tps ( timing position sensor ? ) and where can i find that ! im trying to find answer to see if my timing is way off

[JoseBronx]

Please help

how do I tell if my ac has been converted to r13, the previous owner said he fixed the ac.

and

my stereo isnt working. No sound is coming out but the radio works. Where do I start to check before I take everything apart

Thanks

[PapaSmurf2k3]

wheres an ignitor on my s13 sr ? picture please ?

also whats tps ( timing position sensor ? ) and where can i find that ! im trying to find answer to see if my timing is way off

Try the SR forum for a pic. TPS= Throttle Position Sensor

Please help

how do I tell if my ac has been converted to r13, the previous owner said he fixed the ac.

and

my stereo isnt working. No sound is coming out but the radio works. Where do I start to check before I take everything apart

Thanks

Should be a sticker for R134a. Does the AC work?Stereo is a little more complicated. Is it a factory unit or aftermarket?

[g-via]

Will the transmission from a KA24E work in my SR20DET? (if i switch bellhousings)