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:) 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.

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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?

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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.

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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...

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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

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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...

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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

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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?

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