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4 STUD R32 GTS brake questions

I've been reading thru the forum trying to get information on replacing brake components for my 4-Stud R32 sedan GTS.

Before anyone suggests, I am staying 4 lug and do not wish to go 5-stud!

 

From what I've gathered so far, I can use S13/240sx Rotors and pads for the front no problem,

My issue is trying to find REAR rotors and pads.

Because they are in-drum, I'm not sure what I can use/ cross reference to here in USA. Iv'e found that I will use non-turbo 300zx e-brake shoes but trying to replace rotors and pads as well.

Any Info would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!!

 

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If you are talking about replacing the parking brake linings they are all the same regardless of the rotor diameter.

Oops that applies to 5 stud...don't know about 4 stud.

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Trying to buy this stuff in the US might drive you nuts.  There is some chance that the rears are the same as S13 stuff, but I admit my care factor for pissy 4-bolt stuff and sliding calipers is so low that I have never known, nor will I.

Your best bet is probably to look outside the US.  Look to Nengun, Amayama, etc.

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My first question has to be - if you don't want to upgrade to 5-stud, why do you want to replace the brake components in the first place? I'm not an expert in S13 stuff, but I would expect that the brakes on a S13 would not be up to the standard / capacity of a R32 (even a GTS R32).

Since the bulk of the braking is taken by the front brakes, I see little point in changing / upgrading the rear brakes.

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Yea I've been browsing thru YahooJapan Auctions, croooober ect.

But that's mostly all used brake components.

Replacing the e-brake shoes because of extreme wear, which I will use 300zx Project-Mu product. The rotors also should be replaced because of wear.

I will just need to test fit and do measuring to see what will work here state-side, just figured someone might know off the top of their head or have replaced their 4-lug components so I could order ahead of time before she goes on jack-stands.

Lots of info can be found for 5-stud, and going from 4lug to 5 lug, but I'm keen for staying 4stud.

thanks for the input.

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On 7/27/2017 at 5:59 PM, GTSBoy said:

Trying to buy this stuff in the US might drive you nuts.  There is some chance that the rears are the same as S13 stuff, but I admit my care factor for pissy 4-bolt stuff and sliding calipers is so low that I have never known, nor will I.

Your best bet is probably to look outside the US.  Look to Nengun, Amayama, etc.

Just looked on Amayama , never heard of that site!

Got the measurements of the rotors and going to cross it with something over here.

thanks for the information, very helpful! :1310_thumbsup_tone1:

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For anyone interested,

The front brake Rotors, and Pads are exact same as S13/240sx

-Diameter: 256mm

-Disk Thickness: 22mm

-Height: 49.2mm

-Center Diameter: 68mm

 

The rear Rotors are similar sizing to the Infiniti M30 / Nissan Leapord F31

-Diameter: 265.9mm

-Disk Thickness: 10mm

-Height: 69.5mm

-Center Diameter: 68.0mm

 

 

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Hi, good to see someone else keeping the 4 stud hubs. I have an R32 GTS 2 door here in Oz and have not gone the 5 stud conversion route as there is nothing I am interested pursuing in that direction. And I still have awesome fun with my car as a daily and at track days. Thats all that matters. 

Anyway, this site I found very useful, select Brake Upgrades and you get a whole lot of useful info.

https://en.m.wikibooks.org/wiki/Nissan_240SX_Performance_Modification

Funny that this was from the US but helped me do a modest front brake upgrade here in Australia. I fitted s13 turbo calipers and went from the stock 257mm diameter rotors to 280mm. The s13 turbo stuff is a direct bolt on for your fronts. The calipers are still single pot but just a fraction bigger piston so no need to change your brake master cylinder. I currently have DBA (Disk Brakes Australia) T2 slotted rotors (DBA919S) and some QFM pads (QFM DB1232 A1RM) and the result is awsome. I know DBA sell in the US so check that. For pads just look for s13 turbo stuff you can get. Dunno if QFM stuff is available in the US.

You are right about the rears they are not s13. You will find that R32 and R33 4 stud rears are the same but dunno if you can source R33 stuff where you are. Check that link above as I can't remember if it covered rears  Unfortunately I have not found rotors from DBA to do my rears  Another Australian company, Rotors and Disks Australia (RDA) do rears (part number RDA 7692) so could try ebay??

Anyway good luck with it and enjoy your car.

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