M35 Brakes

[joshm35]

Restrictor?

[iamhe77]

Yes, the "ring" inside the hole where you screw the brake line into the caliper

[zelda]

Cheers guys i ended up getting them, might source some new rotors and pads all round me thinks- seems everyone is +1 for slotted?

[joshm35]

Yes, the "ring" inside the hole where you screw the brake line into the caliper

Never saw them in my set.

[admS15]

Restrictor?

[joshm35]

Is the internal diameter of the m35 line connector the same as this 'restrictor'. Thats why i kept mine in

[admS15]

I just did the r34gtt front brake conversion this morning on my m35 axis. As others have said, pretty much direct bolt on. Just had to remove the olive/restrictor from the gtt calipers and the dust shield met Mr hammer which worked well. I managed to get the required clearance without trimming it. The axis rims fit back on without clearance issues which is a bonus. Just got to bleed the brakes after lunch and go for a drive. All in all, very straightforward upgrade.

[admS15]

Is the internal diameter of the m35 line connector the same as this 'restrictor'. Thats why i kept mine in

I believe the restrictor needs to be removed otherwise the banjo bolt can't seat all the way unless you shorten in. I didn't bother checking I just removed it as advised in this thread.

[joshm35]

I have sealed it using the 4 washers that are on the nm35 calipers (2 on front, 2 on back). This is why i dont see the need to do this. No need to cut the banjo.

[admS15]

Yes there is no need if u do that. My logic was the original m35 calipers that the factory banjos screw into don't have an olive and the lines aren't designed to be used with it in. The reality is it probably makes f**k all difference and is a personal preference thing.

[zelda]

Best way to remove the restrictor? Sorry sounds a little noob i just dont want to damage the banjo threads

[joshm35]

Best way to remove the restrictor? Sorry sounds a little noob i just dont want to damage the banjo threads

By a screw looking at a few posts up....

[zelda]

By a screw looking at a few posts up....

Yeah how far can you screw it in, how do you stop just the screw from unwinding and get the restrictor to follow- ? Cheers again

[joshm35]

Id say hit screw lightly in with a hammer and pull out slowely. I kept it in there so only guessing.

[admS15]

Use a self tapping screw. Screw it in till it stops or until the olive starts spinning with it then pull out with some pliers. 1 I took out came easy as the olive started spinning. The other was a bit of a bitch but came out eventually with a bit of CRC and some careful pulling.

[conan7772]

Hey anoyone with big brakes, don't forget to check your spare if it fits.

Mine doesn't even on the back with 12mm spacers.

Need to source another rim with matching size and offset from a wrecker.

Lucklity I had a flat in the city and not down the snow where i was 2 weeks ago.....

[joshm35]

Just buy a spacer

[iamhe77]

Hey anoyone with big brakes, don't forget to check your spare if it fits.

Mine doesn't even on the back with 12mm spacers.

Need to source another rim with matching size and offset from a wrecker.

Lucklity I had a flat in the city and not down the snow where i was 2 weeks ago.....

My spare has been sitting in my garage for quite some time. No point in having it in the car as it doesn't fit unless I put two 25mm bolt-on spacers on the hub.

So i decided to go with THIS

[D-750]

I was wondering what people with big wheels did about there spare! No way a 19" is fitting that well