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Mr. H · 10-29-2009, 03:16 PM

When I got my 300zx brakes they were missing the nut that attaches to the block anchor that goes through the hub and knuckle. Is there a reason for me to get them from nissan (they are very proud of their nuts and want $9.5 each nut and $4 for each washer). Is there a reason i can't just go to a hardware store and get a generic nut that fits.

projectRDM · 10-29-2009, 03:56 PM

Your question makes no sense.

1) There are no nuts on the Z32 caliper, anywhere.

2) The caliper mounts the spindle. The hub has nothing to do with it.

Try again. Maybe with the correct information someone can answer you.

FRoSt415 · 10-29-2009, 04:14 PM

Those Bolts?

Mr. H · 10-31-2009, 06:46 PM

i never said on the back of the caliper, in fact the word caliper doesn't show up in the original post, if you read my post i said "they were missing the nut that attaches to the block anchor that goes through the hub and knuckle" The caliper is not involved. the bolt is on the back side of the dust shield and secures the Parking brake pads.

Def · 10-31-2009, 07:03 PM

Right.. 300ZX brakes doesn't equal caliper to any other sane person... What a knob.

Anyway, I imagine that nut isn't highly stressed, so as long as it's a class 8.8 nut it should be fine. If you don't know what that is, then just buy the nut from the dealer.

om3ga · 10-31-2009, 08:13 PM

^LOL plus one just buy it from the dealer seriously you only have to buy it once...

Devens240 · 10-31-2009, 08:15 PM

you mean the huge nut on the back side of the e brake backing plate?

10-29-2009, 03:16 PM	#1
Mr. H Leaky Injector Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Columbia, MO Age: 38 Posts: 106 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	replacing nuts and washers When I got my 300zx brakes they were missing the nut that attaches to the block anchor that goes through the hub and knuckle. Is there a reason for me to get them from nissan (they are very proud of their nuts and want $9.5 each nut and $4 for each washer). Is there a reason i can't just go to a hardware store and get a generic nut that fits.

10-29-2009, 03:56 PM	#2
projectRDM Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Atlanta Age: 50 Posts: 13,812 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	Your question makes no sense. 1) There are no nuts on the Z32 caliper, anywhere. 2) The caliper mounts the spindle. The hub has nothing to do with it. Try again. Maybe with the correct information someone can answer you. __________________ FORMERLY R240NA Learn what's really going on and protect your assets now before they're gone forever: www.paypalsucks.com

10-31-2009, 07:03 PM	#5
Def Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,701 Trader Rating: (16) Feedback Score: 16 reviews	Right.. 300ZX brakes doesn't equal caliper to any other sane person... What a knob. Anyway, I imagine that nut isn't highly stressed, so as long as it's a class 8.8 nut it should be fine. If you don't know what that is, then just buy the nut from the dealer. __________________ S13 Hatch - Goes around tracks quickly DEFSPORT

10-29-2009, 04:14 PM	#3
FRoSt415 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: san francisco Age: 36 Posts: 305 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Those Bolts?

10-31-2009, 06:46 PM	#4
Mr. H Leaky Injector Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Columbia, MO Age: 38 Posts: 106 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i never said on the back of the caliper, in fact the word caliper doesn't show up in the original post, if you read my post i said "they were missing the nut that attaches to the block anchor that goes through the hub and knuckle" The caliper is not involved. the bolt is on the back side of the dust shield and secures the Parking brake pads.

10-31-2009, 08:13 PM	#6
om3ga Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Up and Down! California Posts: 878 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	^LOL plus one just buy it from the dealer seriously you only have to buy it once...

10-31-2009, 08:15 PM	#7
Devens240 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Washington Age: 35 Posts: 413 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	you mean the huge nut on the back side of the e brake backing plate?