Z32 front brakes conversion

[93RPS13]

If i was to do a Z32 26mm brake conversion do i have to change to brake master cylinder?...........in some threads that i read said yes , then some say no because it pumping to much for the rear to handle it. So do you need it???? thanks for all replys

[Exar-Kun]

no you dont.-chet

[93RPS13]

Thanks Chet

[matt0941]

You don't have to but you will benefit in the sense that you will get rid of that spongey feeling due to the larger pistons.

If you do decide to swap your master cylinder most people get theres from 300zx's (1" and 1 1/16"). If anyone is interested in doing this swap as well (many have and said it is extremely beneficiary) shoot me an email and I will send you a write up I did on it.

[float_6969]

How do you get past the difference in the line coming out of the master cylinder. Unless you have a 240 w/ABS. I don't see how it would work. The Z has one line for the front and one for the back. The lines run to the passengerside rear of the car and go into the ABS actuator where they are then split into FL, FR, RL, RR. The non ABS 240's have a FL and FR line and then a single rear line. I have a 300zx master cylnder that I'd love to use. What if you took out the internals of the Z and put them in your 240 master cylnder?

[93RPS13]

How do you get past the difference in the line coming out of the master cylinder. Unless you have a 240 w/ABS. I don't see how it would work. The Z has one line for the front and one for the back. The lines run to the passengerside rear of the car and go into the ABS actuator where they are then split into FL, FR, RL, RR. The non ABS 240's have a FL and FR line and then a single rear line. I have a 300zx master cylnder that I'd love to use. What if you took out the internals of the Z and put them in your 240 master cylnder?

there is a really good write up at http://importnut.net/300zxbrakeswap.htm

[float_6969]

93RPS13, that was EXACTLY what I was looking for. That had the info that I needed for the MC swap. THANKS A MILLION! I owe you one!

[93RPS13]

it all good my friend, plus i think that is the best Z32 brake swap of all i have readed, so detailed

[93RPS13]

does anyone know what offset is needed for Z32 30mm? I think the Z32 26mm are 45 right??

[matt0941]

Not sure, but 30mm calipers fit under S14 stock wheels?

[importnut]

They fit under mine

Thanks for the compliments on my 300ZX brake swap write-up. I'm finishing up some research on part numbers regarding the difference between MC's calipers (front and rear) and a list of hardware. Plus, i'm waiting patiently for projectsilvia to get their shtick together and get their e-brake lines released.

Also, regarding the MC, it isn't necessary to make it work....but necessary to make it great!

-Alex

[93RPS13]

you are welcome!!!!!!!!!!11

[float_6969]

I just pulled the MC out of my other (wrecked) 240 and I'll start cutting on it tonight and get the female flare into my Z MC. I'm doing the 5 lug swap at the same time so I can use the Z wheels, so I'm still trying to find the front spindles. I'm also going to go with the SS lines, drill&slotted rotors, pads from KVR, and rebuild the MC and Calipers. I prob won't be done till the end of this month, but I've got everything together.

[93RPS13]

i heard the 300zx rim will touch the coilovers so you may need a spacer

[float_6969]

you mean the strut setup? thats on the 240? If so I believe you. It's pretty close with the 205's that are on there right now. I figured I was going to have to use spacers.What about the rear? It looks like there is a lot more room back there.

[93RPS13]

I really dont know