Brake Upgrade

[Deep Dish V35]

Its good to see you series two M35 guys know where to post. lol.

Alex, if the auto takes heaps away what's mine really putting out? I would think a modern auto would be nearly as efficient as a manual.

On topic, go for the 34 gtr callipers if you can as the bolt size is the same. If you want to go the cheaper 32 gtr option I can make you the spacers you need for the 12mm bolts if you want.

34 gtr? arent they brembo? i was just after the alloy 4 pots from a regular turbo model...

[Deep Dish V35]

ok so 32 m spec discs and calipers are a direct bolt on?

[Deep Dish V35]

and r34 gtt discs and calipers are too?

is there going to be an issue with the existing v35 brake line in either setup?

[PN-Mad]

Brake lines, no. dust shields, probably. Hub alloy, maybe.

The only thing you need is the bolt sleeve spacers that Scott has mentioned. You don't need these if you use r34 gtt, or r34 gtr. Everything else I think you need them. Remember to get calipers with all the shims and bolts.

It's a pretty easy job if your DIY inclined.

[Deep Dish V35]

oh yes, DIY is my first middle and last name. just need the research to be thorough and parts to be right before making myself temporarily carless.

sounds like i'll be leaning towards 34 gtt's if i can find them complete for $200

are you talking shims as in the ones between the pad and the piston?

Edited May 2, 2012 by Deep Dish V35

[scotty nm35]

The earlier 32 and 33 brakes had a 12mm bolt, from the 34 onward Nissan used a 14mm bolt so you will need to put a sleeve around the 12mm bolt to space it out to the 14mm hole if you use the older front brakes.

[PN-Mad]

Yes, those shims. You don't want your great new brakes to squeal like a stuck pig.

The other option if you don't want to use sleeves on the early models is you take the brakes to a fab shop, and get then to drill and thread the holes out to 14mm. Presto they fit the bolts.

$200. Your keen. Might be waiting a while then. Review your pricing guideline with a look through the brakes in the F/S section, then, factor in that you will most likely need new pads, and a disk machine. Oh, and pay Scotty for the sleeves.