I shoulda checked before...but...(z32 brake question)
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agile_moments
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I shoulda checked before...but...(z32 brake question)
I should have checked before I left the junkyard, but I have z32 aluminum calipers, but I'm not sure if they're for 26mm or 30mm rotors, does it matter, or is there a way (measurement of piston clearance or something) that can tell me which ones they are?
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Re: I shoulda checked before...but...(z32 brake question) (agile_moments)
yeah you should have just checked the year of the car via the vin, google it you can come up with pics there are ways to tell.
Re: I shoulda checked before...but...(z32 brake question) (agile_moments)
The following is a comparison of some different Z32 300ZX brake calipers.
The "26mm Aluminum" calipers were used ONLY on 1990 non-turbos. They used a 280mm x 26mm rotor.
The "30mm Aluminum" calipers were used on 1990 Twin-turbos and ALL 1991-1992.5 300ZX's (both turbo and non-turbo alike). They used a 280mm x 30mm rotor.
The "30mm Iron" calipers were used on ALL 1992.5-1996 300ZX's (both turbo and non-turbo alike). They also used the 280mm x 30mm rotor.
Of course, the easiest way to tell aluminum from iron is to use a magnet, but I hope this helps some people trying to figure out what they've got/are getting if buying with just a picture for info.
The "26mm Aluminum" calipers were used ONLY on 1990 non-turbos. They used a 280mm x 26mm rotor.
The "30mm Aluminum" calipers were used on 1990 Twin-turbos and ALL 1991-1992.5 300ZX's (both turbo and non-turbo alike). They used a 280mm x 30mm rotor.
The "30mm Iron" calipers were used on ALL 1992.5-1996 300ZX's (both turbo and non-turbo alike). They also used the 280mm x 30mm rotor.
Of course, the easiest way to tell aluminum from iron is to use a magnet, but I hope this helps some people trying to figure out what they've got/are getting if buying with just a picture for info.