Just A Few Questions For People As I'm Rather Lost

[sonicii]

that sounds similar to what many brake places say about the V35 brakes.. 'one size fits all for non-bremo brakes'.. but that is also incorrect.. Series 2 and 3 brakes are larger than series 1, both front and rear.

[colin.ssc]

No, the sports brake is normal...just big ass rotors....bigger than the normal brakes but not a bbk! Thats the confusing part...!! Cant seem to find anything locally...from America cost a big bomb. Prob gonna order the BBK and get it over with lol.

Yea Sonicii....do you think the smaller rotors would work alright with it anywya?

Edited July 11, 2014 by colin.ssc

[sonicii]

Yea Sonicii....do you think the smaller rotors would work alright with it anywya?

Do you mean on the V35.. No.. they are a smaller diameter, so the pads will overhang then edge of the rotor..

No idea with the V36.

[nickcorr]

Only talking 10mm aren't we.. Given how cheap the 370Z discs are, even uprated ones, I reckon it might be worth a go.. It might be that the calipers are actually the same for both, just a slightly bigger disc and so with the 370Z pads as well, it might all line up correctly.

We might need to bite the bullet and ask GSL...

Edited July 11, 2014 by nickcorr

[sonicii]

There is normally only a mm or so between the edge of the rotor and the edge of the area swept by the pad, so 10mm will be a problem..

I know first hand what you get if you put series1 V35 rear rotors on a series 2!. and there is a 16mm size diameter difference on the rear (24mm on the fronts)

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/topic/427462-2005-sedan-rear-brake-rotor-size/?hl=%2Bsedan+%2Brear+%2Bbrake+%2Brotor#entry6966153

[nickcorr]

oh yes, completly understand, not suggesting anyone just slaps on the smaller discs and drives off with an obvious pads not lining up problem.

Hence why I said to ask the experts, that being GSL. Still might be that with the correct pads, it all lines up... Stranger things have happened in OEM spare parts land before...

[colin.ssc]

Whoever tries anything just be careful ....especially the rear rotor is also 13" but thinner....fronts are 13" too but thicker. I've spoken to GSL a year ago...they don't have anything locally...they can import...cost $$...that is the only thing I dont like abt the PV36....loving the HR motor and 5spd....just the brakes are shitting me. Chose this over the 370GT never once thought abt brake size differ...lol

[nickcorr]

Wow!! That is incredable!! Someone at Nissan must have had a brain fade...

Is it even worth fitting the entire 370Z brakes from a wrecker rather than going with a BBK and having to change the wheels out to clear the calipers?

[colin.ssc]

Hmm 17mm wheel spacer front and 15mm wheel spacer rear with stock 18" wheels will be fine with the Akebono BBK =)