R33 Gtst Brakes On V35 Non Brembo

[180 wanabe]

Hi guys

after cracking one of my front rotors on Wednesday at the sprints I pondered the idea of ditching my poverty spec single piston nissan brakes and upgrading to some R33 GTST ones which I can pick up a set discs pads callipers etc for under $400

I figured it was going to cost me close to $400 to get a pair of new rotors to replace the one that cracked

Spec wise my poverty spec front discs are 296 x24

R33 GTST front discs are 296 x 30

So the discs are pretty much the same size just thicker which should handel more heat + 4 pots are always better than 1!

I have no idea if this is going to be a simple plug and play job or if its going to be a total pain in the ass

I also dont know about the rears as from what I remember when it came to my 180sx there was something strange about how the handbrake worked which made it a pain in the ass to hook them up. Dont know if the V35 is going to be any different

The other thing that I am concerned about is will QLD transport allow me to put on older brakes on a newer car even though they are better than the ones that my car came with?

[Daleo]

A bunch of the M35 guys have already done just this. R32 GTR discs & calipers also work.

They will fit fine, BUT the V35 calipers use an M14 mounting bolt whereas the R33 calipers use an M12 mounting bolt.

You can either re-drill & tap the hole in the mounting tab on the caliper to M14 (It's a steel insert, pressed into the alloy casting), or machine a 14mm O.D. 12mm I.D. sleeve to fit in the holes in the hub.

Edited February 24, 2011 by Daleo

[PN-Mad]

Yep Exactly what Dale said. The only trouble that we run into is that wheels need to fit the extra clearance in the Brake caliper. Std wheels generally won't, but by the look of it you don't have stocks.

Also gives you access to a great range of Brake Pads- you could go and get some decent race pads for your track days

Oh, and R32 GTR are the same - just the disc is 296mmx32mm

Edited February 25, 2011 by PN-Mad

[180 wanabe]

Dont think ill have any issed with the track rims which are pictured in my avatar being +20 9.5 x 18, have tons of room. The 19"s that I use on the street have a bit of room might have to measure up and see

also what have you guys done as far as mod plates/rta?

[daisu]

V35 Rear brakes use the drum in disc setup for the handbrake just like the previous skylines so should work in that respect.

[PN-Mad]

Dont think ill have any issed with the track rims which are pictured in my avatar being +20 9.5 x 18, have tons of room. The 19"s that I use on the street have a bit of room might have to measure up and see

also what have you guys done as far as mod plates/rta?

Best thing you can do for to make sure, and the easiest, is to get someone with a R33 and just test fit both your wheels on it for clearance. I'm sure that you wont have an issue with a +20, but always best to double check hey?

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