Hi,

 

I've just changed the rear discs and pads with absolutely no problems at all. :)

Then to the fronts...

 

The disc looks correct, but I just can't get the caliper to fit correctly over the disc - the disc seems to be slightly (0.5mm) outboard to far - I have cleaned up the hub assy and tried to push the disc full home but to no avail.

The caliper fits around the disc - but cannot be bolted back without fouling on the outer surface of the disc.

 

So, decided the disc was out of spec, had the motor factors get me a replacement set from a different manufacturer... looks like i'm going to have the same problem again... they are dimensionally identical.

 

Its difficult to make a comparison with the old disc - since they are completely knackered.

 

Am I just dead unlucky with 'pattern' parts - do I need to get genuine nissan items?

Or am I missing something obvious - should the calipers be shimmed? (to push them outboard a little)

 

Help!

 

Dave

Don't know for sure but is yours an NA IIRC NA and TT discs are different sizes

NA/TT may make a difference. Best make to go for afaik are 3g - tried smithy for replacement discs???

It's an NA Jap Import - The factors books list the same disc for NA and TT.

btw, who is smithy?

It's an NA Jap Import - The factors books list the same disc for NA and TT

Well thats where the fault is. The list is wrong.

Early NAs have a different disc.

Ive had this before with other people and "motor factors"

Smithy? Check the traders forum for smithy's place ;)

 

Lay-Z link http://www.300zx.co.uk/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=14

Ah ha! I was hoping someone would tell me my motor factors was wrong about them being the same.

Thanks for the link too.

 

Very helpful forum! So far, I'm thoroughly enjoying Zed ownership !!!!

 

Dave

Look in our Traders Section. Mike at MJP Eastern auto will be able to supply the correct disc. Have your vin number ready!! 01277 374201

just had same prob

I may have resolved the issue with my motorfactors... they also list discs under FairladyZ_Z32 - they are different to the ones I have so maybe they will be okay.... I will let you know tomorrow.

 

Dave

Dave - early NA disks are also thinner than TT disks - 26mm to 30mm, (I think I'm right on those numbers) so make sure the thickness is ok as well as the offset.

 

Good luck

 

Jack