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saiga488 · 11-12-2019, 08:04 AM

I am wanting to do the Evo 8/9 front brake caliper/rotor upgrade and it appears that most people recommend that I need to upgrade the master cylinder also. I see most people recommend the Z32 1-1/16 BMC. The problem is that all of the master cylinders that I find are all for left hand drive cars. I have a RHD 180sx car so the brake lines are on the opposite side. Any recommendations on which BMC to buy and where to buy it?

S14rebuild · 11-12-2019, 09:06 AM

https://www.rgsperformance.com/product/bm57_bmc/

30sec google search

Super_OK_S13 · 11-12-2019, 12:36 PM

I did the z32 brake swap all around and used a 1" bore, for a 95 Nissan pathfinder. 1" bore to go with my manual brake booster. Can't say if they will line up with Factory hard lines, as I am using a chase bays oem relocation kit.. They come in different bore diameter with the ports on the correct side you need it on. Mine is a doorman part #m39976 with the factory nissan looking reservoir.

i paid less than 75$ for a NEW one, not re-manned.

check out this site for BMC size comparison...

https://importnut.net/300zxbrakeswap.htm#MC

gaz_moose · 11-13-2019, 05:44 AM

having the outlet ports on the 'wrong side' and using banjo fittings will give you more clearance in the engine bay.

Super_OK_S13 · 11-13-2019, 06:18 AM

On a Lhd Bmc, I tried using the banjo fittings and there was no room for them or else I would have used my LHD BMC.

gaz_moose · 11-19-2019, 08:53 PM

just find someone breaking a 300zx on ebay.co.uk or try garage-D in England.

11-12-2019, 08:04 AM	#1
saiga488 Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 8 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	S13 180SX RHD Master Cylinder Upgrade? I am wanting to do the Evo 8/9 front brake caliper/rotor upgrade and it appears that most people recommend that I need to upgrade the master cylinder also. I see most people recommend the Z32 1-1/16 BMC. The problem is that all of the master cylinders that I find are all for left hand drive cars. I have a RHD 180sx car so the brake lines are on the opposite side. Any recommendations on which BMC to buy and where to buy it?

11-12-2019, 12:36 PM	#3
Super_OK_S13 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Carry Water, Chop Wood Age: 36 Posts: 507 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I did the z32 brake swap all around and used a 1" bore, for a 95 Nissan pathfinder. 1" bore to go with my manual brake booster. Can't say if they will line up with Factory hard lines, as I am using a chase bays oem relocation kit.. They come in different bore diameter with the ports on the correct side you need it on. Mine is a doorman part #m39976 with the factory nissan looking reservoir. i paid less than 75$ for a NEW one, not re-manned. check out this site for BMC size comparison... https://importnut.net/300zxbrakeswap.htm#MC Last edited by Super_OK_S13; 11-12-2019 at 02:52 PM.. Reason: bmc part number/year

11-12-2019, 09:06 AM	#2
S14rebuild BANNED Join Date: May 2019 Location: Florida-FAIL Posts: 2,495 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	https://www.rgsperformance.com/product/bm57_bmc/ 30sec google search

11-13-2019, 05:44 AM	#4
gaz_moose Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: engerland Posts: 242 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	having the outlet ports on the 'wrong side' and using banjo fittings will give you more clearance in the engine bay.

11-13-2019, 06:18 AM	#5
Super_OK_S13 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Carry Water, Chop Wood Age: 36 Posts: 507 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	On a Lhd Bmc, I tried using the banjo fittings and there was no room for them or else I would have used my LHD BMC.

11-19-2019, 08:53 PM	#6
gaz_moose Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: engerland Posts: 242 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	just find someone breaking a 300zx on ebay.co.uk or try garage-D in England.