The Definitive 300zx Rear Brake Swap Photo Guide (56k beware)

[MagikDragon]

missing the conical metal collar inserts that the ball joint rests on.

you can get them at nissan the part number is 40173-33P00. good luck

[centralcoaster33]

I've been searching quite a while (actually hours and hours on many sites)and have yet to find answers regarding the rear brake upgrade for the Q45 brakes with ebrake cables. Will it be similar? Do I have to buy Q45 or 300ZX knuckles (uprights?)? Wikipedia (which I don't trust too much) states I only need rear pads calipers rotors and brake cables (didn't say which cables and I think there are 3). Anybody willing to shed some light? Also, where does one find ball joints front and rear?

[Onizuka]

Finished, finally. If I didnt have work, vacation, and 6 weeks of summer session at PSU I would have finished a long long time ago. But hey, like all great things on NICO, this guide is free for you all to enjoy, so I hope a little delay doesnt bother you too much.

Later on Niconauts

[Fenvy]

very good

[babowc]

perfect write up!

[Onizuka]

Thanks

I guess I have to email one of the admins to get this in the DIY directory. It was so much easier to contact them when I was a mod, just drop a message on the board and you were done

[mmm240]

saved asexcellent write-updid you say full f&r Z32 brakes from onizuka? please please oh please help me contact them!

[~4N~]

Great job! This should be made into an article.

[thekawaii]

Useful info I got: You can reach those 4 bolts that holding the hub WITHOUT unbolting rear multi-links. I pushed the axle IN much as I could after I removed 36mm axle nut, and I was able to reach those 4 bolts. Saved me good 1 hour in both side.

[spider_slayer]

has anyone tried bolting the z upright to an s14? does it bolt up?

[mmm240]

oh i see now onizuka is a member, well anyways, do you have a source for getting the full kit?Onizuka's price list:-full 300zx brakeset (f&r) $450-KTS coilovers (f&r) $1100-Rear stainless steel conversion brake lines $45-new left control arm (obviously optional if you dont mess up) $100-paint, degreaser, misc $40Total: ~$1735this is what i was reffering to ^i am looking at heavy throttle right now, but they don't offer the rear Z32 brakes or any of the calipers. it would be great to get the full kit!

[Onizuka]

Useful info I got: You can reach those 4 bolts that holding the hub WITHOUT unbolting rear multi-links. I pushed the axle IN much as I could after I removed 36mm axle nut, and I was able to reach those 4 bolts. Saved me good 1 hour in both side.

Yeah you can just unbolt the CV's at the differential and take them out if you're just interested in switching over to 5 lug hubs, which is what I did for the hubs that were on there before the 300zx swap.

[Onizuka]

has anyone tried bolting the z upright to an s14? does it bolt up?

S13 and S14 rear suspension are pretty much identicle (just a few minor design changes), you would still need hybrid rear shocks to use the 300zx uprights on the S14.

[Onizuka]

oh i see now onizuka is a member, well anyways, do you have a source for getting the full kit?Onizuka's price list:-full 300zx brakeset (f&r) $450-KTS coilovers (f&r) $1100-Rear stainless steel conversion brake lines $45-new left control arm (obviously optional if you dont mess up) $100-paint, degreaser, misc $40Total: ~$1735this is what i was reffering to ^i am looking at heavy throttle right now, but they don't offer the rear Z32 brakes or any of the calipers. it would be great to get the full kit!

I found my Z brakes in NICO's classified section. Best thing to do is find someone parting out a Z32 300zx.

I also just realised I forgot to put in the cost of the steel inserts one needs for the uprights.

[let5l1de]

wow! great post! i did my conversion using the z32 rear brakes however stuck with the std s13 upright due to prepurchased tein flex... Eventually i will finish the 5 lug upgrade with the aluminum uprights... providing tein makes a lower mount that bolts on for this application.

So how did it effect the car after installation? Did you feel a difference in suspension reaction?

[cordell383]

That awesome, and crazy. I just did the EXACT SAME swap, everything.Alum. uprights and KTS as well. I have all the pics but yours is great so i wont need to post. I used EBC Green stuff, which pads did you use?How did you adj your coilovers?On my fronts i raised the lower bracket trying to Lower the car and the bottom of the shock is 2 inches out of the bracket is that normal.

Later and thanks..

[Spiffy240]

I found my Z brakes in NICO's classified section. Best thing to do is find someone parting out a Z32 300zx.

I also just realised I forgot to put in the cost of the steel inserts one needs for the uprights.

1. sorry for bringing this back from the dead but kind of important question.

what is the part # or could you give me a link to the "steel inserts one needs for the uprights." Also a picture would also be great.

Thanks