Could someone tell me the sizes of the standard brakes on the Z and how many Pot they are.. Front & rear.

Also, what the difference is between the alluminium and Iron brakes, and why they changed them?..

 

Finally, I am gauging interest in an upgraded brake kit, so far the skyline idea takes me fancy, as it's genuine nissan and I don't think it will be as much as a hassle with ABS/Brake line fitment & standard fitment..

But I have seen people on here fitting Evo 7,8,9 e.t.c.

I'm not wanting Super 8 pot braking power, just an upgrade from what I have, whilst keeping it either Nissan/brembo..

What prices would I be looking at & will an increase in the amount of Brake Pots require an increase in brake fluid?..

 

Please let me know!

Thanks Guys!

front brakes are 4 pot and 280mm discs iirc and the rears are 2 pot calipers

NA brakes are smaller than TT iirc?

 

ive done a TT conversion, but left the NA brakes on.

Right, to answer a few of your questions:

 

Brake disc sizes:

TT (all years): 280 x 30 mm

NA ('89~'90): 280 x 26 mm

NA ('91+): 280 x 30 mm (ie, same as TT discs)

 

Calipers (all models):

Front: 4-pot

Rear: 2-pot

* pre-'91+ NA calipers are specific to the 26mm discs

 

Aluminium vs. Steel calipers:

The calipers are identical in shape/size/function but the material was changed to promote heat dissipatation (sp?) The early style calipers were renowned to overheat and cause heat soak onto the disc which in turn warps them.

 

Skyline (GT-R33) brake upgrade:

This is probably the most common brake upgrade on the 300ZX. The disc used is 324 x 30 mm and the calipers are genuine Brembo items. To fit the kit you'll require caliper relocation brackets and it is also advisable to upgrade to stainless steel braided brake lines.

 

If you are interested in upgrading to the Skyline kit then I can be of assistance to you. If you obtain the calipers then I can provide you with DBA discs, caliper relocation kit and fitting hardware and stainless steel braided lines. Cost wise you're looking at £296.00 for the discs, £80.00 for the caliper relocation kit and £25.00 for the brake lines (front only). I would also recommend you use either our Porterfield Carbon-Kevlar brake pads (£115.00) or Ferodo DS2500 pads (£128.00)

 

I hope the above has answered some of your questions and not raise more! ;) If you want to discuss your requirements please feel free to contact me on 0845 4744-382 during office hours.

 

All the best,