M35 + R34GTT front brakes- will ARX wheels fit?

[andynogo]

So I have a set of r34gtt front calipers, discs and front brake lines to fit to my M35 (NM35 2.5T AWD ARX). I've read so much conflicting information now- bottom line is- will the brakes fit easily and can I use my standard 18" ARX mags?

I've heard things like needing 15mm spacers, trim the backing plate, caliper fouls on hub/suspension etc...

TIA!

[karter]

I have R34gtt brakes on an 2001 ARX - the standard wheels didn't fit and I used V35 wheels - I think AXIS wheels fit. We trimmed the backing plate and had to grind a tiny amount off the hub (or knuckle - not sure what it's called). We didn't swap the brake lines and  it took about two hours to do the conversion including having the rotors machined and the tires swapped. Definitely worthwhile..

[andynogo]

Thanks. Really didn't want to stuff around changing rims... family car and all that. Just wanted better brakes than the stock pos that warp when you look at them!

[admS15]

I have them on mine and can confirm that they do fit behind axis 18 inch factory rims. Used the stagea lines but removed the olive from the caliper so the stagea line could seat properly.

[admS15]

Where are you located? @andynogo i have some 18 inch rims from a v35 350gt premium that will clear the brakes and am willing to sell cheap.

[andynogo]

1 hour ago, admS15 said:

Where are you located? @andynogo i have some 18 inch rims from a v35 350gt premium that will clear the brakes and am willing to sell cheap.

Perth... many k's from you I suspect...!

[andynogo]

2 hours ago, admS15 said:

I have them on mine and can confirm that they do fit behind axis 18 inch factory rims. Used the stagea lines but removed the olive from the caliper so the stagea line could seat properly.

I was aware of that one so grabbed the hard/soft lines off the 34 wreck... hoping they will bolt up. Don't see why not.

[admS15]

Perth... many k's from you I suspect...!

Yep, Melbourne.

[andynogo]

2 minutes ago, admS15 said:

1 hour ago, andynogo said:

Perth... many k's from you I suspect...!

Yep, Melbourne.

 Well thanks for the offer anyway!

[admS15]

No probs [emoji106]

[andynogo]

Yeah so tried the brakes. Calipers mount up, need backing plate trimmed as people have said.

Standard NM35 ARX 18" wheels don't fit- they need at least 15mm spacers by the looks of it. I didn't find out if anything else fouls as it was a quick trial.

FYI

[admS15]

You can bend the backing plate edges up with vice grips or similar and create clearance without trimming.