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Dixcel have direct replacement rotors for our cars (either standard or slotted)...but there are no distributors in Australia. This is according to Dixcel in Japan when I emailed them and ask about who is the distributor in Australia

As previously mentioned in here that you can get DBA rotors and machine the OD to match and fit the standard rotors (unless you've upgraded to R33/R34 rotors and callipers or you own a M35)

I'm looking for a set of Dixcel's locally but it's hard to find them and importing them in is expensive (due to the weight for shipping).

Whilst people in the know have ensured me that machining the OD of the disc is perfectly safe...IMO I don't want to chance it

Yeah I don't want to risk that either. Unless DBA or RBA have rotors that marry up to the C34 dimensions.

Japanese Import Spares in SA stock Dixcel rotors for Stageas, give them a call on 08 82660212 to see if in stock.

I called them today. Just the standard PD rotors, no slotted rotors unfortunately.

Yeah I don't want to risk that either. Unless DBA or RBA have rotors that marry up to the C34 dimensions.

I called them today. Just the standard PD rotors, no slotted rotors unfortunately.

Well at least its a start on where you can get direct replacement brake discs...even if they are just the PD rotors. Did you ask them if they can get the SD rotors in?

If anyone's after rotors, GSL are having a sale: http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/topic/378654-dba-stagea-and-gtr-rotors-on-special/page__pid__6037978#entry6037978

Some cheap DBA 4000 slotteds for M35s, not sure about C34s?

I called them today. Just the standard PD rotors, no slotted rotors unfortunately.

You should be able to get a set of plain rotors slotted for around $60ish; I'm pretty sure that's what I was quoted a while ago.

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This is likely to be a dumb question, but would the standard M35 front caliper fit on the rear (with the correct size rotors)? It occurred to me that the fronts would be a decent upgrade for the rears, if they fit.

This is likely to be a dumb question, but would the standard M35 front caliper fit on the rear (with the correct size rotors)? It occurred to me that the fronts would be a decent upgrade for the rears, if they fit.

Because of the piston volume; I'd be willing to bet the brake bias will be a disaster, and you'd basically have no rear brakes.:ph34r:

Also the front rotor is basically the same diameter as the rear, just a little thicker, so you're not really gaining any mechanical advantage.

Edited by Daleo

Because of the piston volume; I'd be willing to bet the brake bias will be a disaster, and you'd basically have no rear brakes.:ph34r:

Also the front rotor is basically the same diameter as the rear, just a little thicker, so you're not really gaining any mechanical advantage.

OK, so would it be reasonable to leave the rears stock & put a big set on the front or would there be a bias issue with that setup as well?

OK, so would it be reasonable to leave the rears stock & put a big set on the front or would there be a bias issue with that setup as well?

I have upgraded the fronts to R32 GTR calipers with no downside to the overall braking performance.

I think most people have upgraded the front without touching the rear.

Cheers

Andy

OK, so would it be reasonable to leave the rears stock & put a big set on the front or would there be a bias issue with that setup as well?

I run R33 GTR with stock M35 rears.......no problems with the setup at all....I found it quite balanced........but I do run good pad's front and back though.

these would be a straight bolt on with the purchase of rotors.

http://www.importmonster.com.au/view?url=http://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/152870321&thumb=http://f4.auctions.c.yimg.jp/img301.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/users/7/1/7/8/ekemh777-thumb-1316858296286717.jpg&title=Z33%20Z%20BNR34

Edited by Jetwreck

Upgrading can be a PITA.

To fit 33gtst fronts to my S1 we had to sleeve the carriers from 14mm to 12mm.

To fit the 2pot RS4 fronts to the 25G, which are singles, we have to drill out the carriers from 12mm to 14mm. And HF Batman the carriers are so hard it is impossible to drill on the vehicle. To get the axle of you need a MF big rattler. then take to a machine shop to be drilled out.

What started out as a simple job is now over the single Grand mark. But both cars will have much better stopping power.

God bless Nissans. LOL :worship:

Edited by 66yostagea

Thanks Andy & Craig

When the time comes I will follow the same path & leave the rears alone, focussing on something nice for the front. Cheers for the clarification.

  • 2 weeks later...

Now that the wheels are on, I shouldn't be having any trouble to fit brakes to my m35. I did the r33 gtst brakes on my c34 Stagea - already have the sleeves for the bolts, just can't remember what is involved with the brake lines? Is it the same for the m35?

Edited by jasevr4

Now that the wheels are on, I shouldn't be having any trouble to fit brakes to my m35. I did the r33 gtst brakes on my c34 Stagea - already have the sleeves for the bolts, just can't remember what is involved with the brake lines? Is it the same for the m35?

I just used the standard brake lines on the M35.....just remember there is a restrictor in those callipers that you will have to remove........or cut down the bango bolt!

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