S14 -> 350z track edition brakes

[FinalDrive]

^ yes, i believe the 350z track edition spare tire/wheel is 17"

[OptionZero]

You must have a 17inch wheel. Even the SPL kit utilizing 350Z rotors and the smaller Z32 30mm calipers require a 17inch wheel- the Brembos are even bigger calipers.

[rican_nick]

nice write up jon.

[sideview_180sx]

have you been able to confirm that 17s will clear the z33 brembo setup??? Friend has been asking before he makes a purchase. BTW what offset is your front wheel?? he's running 17x9 +15 currently on ER33 brakes. (295x32 rotor)

[OptionZero]

again...they should fit because some 350z's come with 17's stock, and as mentioned, even the spare is a 17 on the track edition.

as always, spoke design will matter

[nlzmo400r]

17s will clear a far as rotor clearance...done.

Now of course spoke design will come into play when trying to clear as well. I have a similar set up (the slightly larger brembo's off the STI) and 16s wont clear up front. And for those into drag racing, 15s wont clear the rears.

[FinalDrive]

18x9.5 +22 mid disk

[sicarius82]

bump...great write up

[blownoffvalve]

it looks great when the caliper almost hits the rim spokes

[King 240]

just FYI, if you are looking to buy JUST the calipers new from Nissan they are $1300....and thats each NOT A SET!!

You can have a Stop Tech brake kit for $1,800...rather go that route really.

[AceInHole]

The 350z/ G35c calipers are heavy as hell. If you're concerned about weight at all, get a set of Wilwoods or z32 aluminum calipers. I thought about using the Brembos on a track car (basically my current S14 shell with a tube frame, when I revamp my SM car) but for the money in general, unless you get the brakes free or at an amazing price, it doesn't seem worth it.

As far as stopping power, it's really a lot of preference. I *will* say that my G35c's brakes are much more predictable and offer better feedback than the z32 brakes, but that's G35 brakes on a G35 vs. aluminum 30mm z32 brakes on a 240. I'm still playing around with booster and MC sizing, though. I've got an automatic booster with the 17/16" and I feel as though I'd be better off with my 15/16" on the manual booster, but I'd like to try the 1" MC first (since my lines are already bent for the z32 MC). I've also gotta mess with brake proportioning, too.

[Jason@performance]

looks hottnes...

now just need the 2 piece stop tech rotors!

[estomax]

anyone else done this?

Im doing this today and its been a PITA because drilling the caliper brackets dulls the hell out of drill bits. I've gone thru one drill bit per hole.. 13$/drill bit.

just wanted to see what others' experiences are

Marko

[jspecusa]

16" R32 gtr stock clears these brembo.
I had a set of 16x8 volk mesh that came off a r32 gtr that clear brembo also.

[reflexdb]

Looks great, should be really nice on the track. J/C does anyone with 30mm z32 front calipers see brake fade at the track? This should be the only thing that the brembos help with, as I can lock up the front wheels with my z32's now.

By the way, I would drill out the mounting holes with a 14mm drill, not a 9/16''. You want just enough clearance for the bolt, not any room to spare.

[FinalDrive]

i had to get the drill bit sharpened after doing one side...it dulled pretty fast

so 16" wheels will fit depending on spoke clearance? interesting

[flytwa78]

How about installing the rears??

[floodo1]

buy a carbide drill bit...should last forever...practically anyway

[FinalDrive]

Originally Posted by flytwa78

How about installing the rears??

rears don't line up for a nice easy bolt on install
not that it can't be done, but not nearly as easy as the fronts

[MavericStephenc]

nice writeup short and to the point. 350z track ftw

[sean350z]

Hmm 16's fit...that's hard to believe. Pics kindly appriciated. Here's mine

[FinalDrive]

^what size are those?

[busyman_88]

what about your coilovers did you have to drill them out.

[OptionZero]

Originally Posted by FinalDrive

^what size are those?

18x9 +20
or thinner/higher offset

[FinalDrive]

Originally Posted by busyman_88

what about your coilovers did you have to drill them out.

drill the coilovers? where and why?

[inertiaticism]

So, if these bolt up to SE spindles this easily, what would be stopping a 4lug person from bolting these up and using them with the 4 lug 320mm parts shop max rotors?
I've always been under the impression that 5lug s14s had the same shitty brakes that I do, only with different hubs.

[OptionZero]

nothing, except that the brembos are expensive and heavy

[cdlong]

Originally Posted by inertiaticism

I've always been under the impression that 5lug s14s had the same shitty brakes that I do, only with different hubs.

yep, except that the stock brakes aren't shitty for a stock car.

[burgy240]

Originally Posted by OptionZero

nothing, except that the brembos are expensive and heavy

very true.

1) nice write up , thank you
2) they look baller on your ride
3) before everyone on here tries to go out and put these on your car, call around and ask about pricing parts. if you need new pads and rotors for these they are an ass load. there is a reason that lots of the g35/350Z owners actually downgrade to the smaller caliper set-up( granted that these owners aren't the track type though)
4) Unless you are doing some ridiculous endurance racing or something, the z32 brake setup will be all you need at the track


Again though, these look sweet on and thank you for the write up.

[OptionZero]

and if you're a 4-lug owner that's too cheap to convert to 5-lug, you're probably not going to spend $2K on these calipers and MAX rotors