Jump to content
SAU Community

R30 Rear Discs.......info Please (and Parts?)

McBuggsy
 Share

Recommended Posts

McBuggsy Rookie

McBuggsy

Posted
Posted

Hi all.............

I have an r30 sedan with an L28 in it as mentioned before...

It has an r30 hatch rear in it (ie disc brake rears) but I have a problem.

The drivers side rear was jammed on, so I have pulled the caliper off and dismantled it and will purchase a rebuild kit to redo all the seals etc.

I have a couple of questions for you learned folk....

1).. Anyone got a spare caliper that works that they would like to offload to me (say from someone who has upgraded their rear end..)

2) Are the rear brakes the same as anything else (with the integrated handbrake) that may substitute?

3) (and I am sure this has been asked and answered before but I will ask again cos I'm dumb)..Is there an easy swap with a stronger more effective rear disc conversion that will give a better grip when using a hydraulic handbrake.

I havent plumbed the hydraulic in yet but have heard that the rear discs aren't powerful enough to be effective.

4)aNYONE HAVE AN EASY WAY TO GET A BIT MORE NEGATIVE CAMBER IN THE FRONT..damn caps locks..)

ie a swap of control arms with something else....(datsun lego?)

Thanks in anticipation....

Buggsy.

Link to comment
https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/306587-r30-rear-discsinfo-please-and-parts/
Share on other sites
Ghostrider Grand Master

Ghostrider

Posted
Posted

The biggest problem with our calipers is the needle roller bearings in the hand brake pivot. They are not available and never have been as a spare part from Nissan and when they break & they often do, the caliper is in the bin.

I would be surprised if the Z31 300ZX didn't use the same calipers as the DR30, as the rotors are interchangeable. The rears are 290mm x 10mm solid and if they are you will get much better leverage for your hydraulic handbrake.

Cheers, D

McBuggsy Rookie

McBuggsy

Posted
  • Author
Posted

Where is the needle roller bearing?

I can't see one either in my caliper or in the workshop manual...

What am I missing here (or misreading?)-

Rob.

Thanks for the info re Z31,

Have a Nissan wrecker that sponsors my 240Z.better pay him a visit with a spanner or twoo....

ha ha ha

>

The biggest problem with our calipers is the needle roller bearings in the hand brake pivot. They are not available and never have been as a spare part from Nissan and when they break & they often do, the caliper is in the bin.

I would be surprised if the Z31 300ZX didn't use the same calipers as the DR30, as the rotors are interchangeable. The rears are 290mm x 10mm solid and if they are you will get much better leverage for your hydraulic handbrake.

Cheers, D

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing


  • Similar Content

  • Latest Posts

    • GTSBoy
      What brakes on R34 GTT(Europe)

      By GTSBoy · Posted

      The 296mm rotors are the R33 turbo brakes. The 310mm rotors are the R34 turbo brakes. The calipers are nearly the same, but not. They're the same caliper but the R34 caliper has longer legs so that it sits out far enough to go over the rotor. The pads are the same for both. When you say, "I bough tsome EBC"....did you just mean pads? Or rotors? 310mm rotors fit under 17" wheels. There may be some wheels without enough clearance though. I can't fit my fingers between the barrel of my wheel and the "corners" of my R34 calipers, but there is plenty of room behind the spokes. This is on Enkei RPF1. You can fit 324mm rotors inside a 17" wheel, but I'd be willing to bet that it would be close to impossible with the Nissan/Sumitomo caliper (using an adapter, of course), because the Sumitomo caliper is fatter than the Brembo caliper that is supposed to go on the 324mm rotors.
    • Kapr
      What brakes on R34 GTT(Europe)

      By Kapr · Posted

      Hi. Can someone tell me what brakes(and mainly WHERE) can i buy brakes on R34 GTT? I bought some EBC which SHOULD go on my car(i have GT but it has GTT brakes) but it does not fit, Brakes are "too" small(296mm) Are 310mm be good or? I have 17 inch wheel so no "big boys" but for me driving i just need one that fits and i can get here in EU/Czech.
    • Marek
      Hi everyone.

      By Marek · Posted

      Since winter isn't that harsh anymore in Poland, i will definetely drive it 365 days a year 😉. But if the snow hits i will try it for sure and let U know. Only swap i am planning to do is of course R34 GTR front 😍.
    • Marek
      WGNC34 - floor mats

      By Marek · Posted

      Hey. Very valuable information about pitwork, I will pay attention when buying any consumable parts 🙏 As for the carpets - I got a handful of information from nengun, from which it appears that indeed the carpets for the driver's side are OEM. They are not able to show me any pictures due to the long chain of different sales entities but after I place the order, as soon as the goods arrive at the nengun warehouse from which they will send the shipment to me they can send me photos and if my purchase differs from OEM I can immediately return it / cancel the purchase. I think I will give it a try 😉. Of course i'll let you know what's what as soon as i get them P.s. I know the topic is not relevant to the thread, but both nengun and amayama have these SICK 😍 trunk room lamps available. Do you know anyone who ordered them? I need to have one in my car
    • ARB26
      S1 Autech 260RS Wiring Diagrams

      By ARB26 · Posted

      I've managed to find this: Nissan_Stagea_AutechVersion260RS (1).pdf
×
×
  • Create New...