Greetings all. My mechanic informs me that I could do with replacing the handbrake brake shoes on my Zed, but also informs me that he cannot get these thru his normal suppliers. He has suggested I launch this thread.

 

Can anybody point me in the right direction as to where I might obtain and purchase a set?

 

Hope you're all well.

MJP in Traders section for all OEM parts.

Greetings all. My mechanic informs me that I could do with replacing the handbrake brake shoes on my Zed, but also informs me that he cannot get these thru his normal suppliers. He has suggested I launch this thread.

 

Can anybody point me in the right direction as to where I might obtain and purchase a set?

 

Hope you're all well.

 

As legratrh has indicated the rear shoes are Nissan Dealer only. And Mike will probably be the best price. Be warned tho.... they are not cheap!

Handbrake shoes should almost never wear out on a 300zx unless the car is used for daft things like drifting. Otherwise its just a parking brake. Unless they are really through to the metal and wont adjust up you should re use them.

Mine are down to the limit also got an advisory on last mot, they are around £85 from MJP, is it worth looking out for some 2nd hand ones, as you say they don't wear much?

Mine are down to the limit also got an advisory on last mot, they are around £85 from MJP, is it worth looking out for some 2nd hand ones, as you say they don't wear much?

 

Was that £85 per side or £85 for both sets?

Would think its for both sides, there a US seller on ebay does patten parts for £50 delivered.

Mine are down to the limit also got an advisory on last mot, they are around £85 from MJP, is it worth looking out for some 2nd hand ones, as you say they don't wear much?by Beermonster

 

If you had an advisory it must have been for the handbrake operation as they cannot see the shoe condition. Remember you have disc pads as well as shoes on the rear. They can see the pad condition of course.

 

If the adjusters are stuck or there really is no brake shoe friction material left then its another story but check the shoe condition first.

The adjustment is full out, mot mans words were "it sounds like metal on metal"

The adjustment is full out, mot mans words were "it sounds like metal on metal"

 

Best bet is to have a look yourself. Take the wheel off, undo the calliper bolts and move it out the way (tie the calliper up) then remove the rear disc. You will then be able to see if there's anything left on the shoes.

 

Mine are low but have still got meat on them, so I've put off changing them until I have too.