Is the R31 conversion the same as a 1600, ie modify the bracket and handbrake lines? If it is I'll tell him to go to the wreckers asap! I did mine myself on my 1600 with no hassles and the difference was awesome!
Daniel Kroehn ----- Original Message ----- From: "Steve Lamb" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, May 28, 2002 9:21 PM Subject: Re: Brake upgrade for 260Z > >240 / 260Z are unique in their stub angle offset to strut. 280ZX won't fit. > > > >Better keep the struts and find a vented disc and run a hilux 4 spot.... > > > >any ideas Terry, others? > > > > I use BMW 4-spot cals (cast iron, but they were cheap) and Ford XW > vented discs. These fit under 14" rims, although there was a small > amount of 'shaving' of the outside of the cal required. Probably > depends on the type/model of rim. The BMW cals bolt straight to the > Z strut, but require some modification because they originally used a > dual independent brake line system, they also require a couple of > spacers to get the cal centred on the disc...no biggy. The Ford > discs require some hub machining, but nothing special. I did all the > machining myself. Some people have used Volvo 4-spots, but these > require a dogbone to mount to the Z struts. > > On the back I have R31 discs and cals. > > I have used the above setup with a stock master cylinder for a number > of years on a 260Z that is built basically just to do track work > (club sprints, etc) without even a hint of fade. I also just use > Metal King brake pads....nuthin special. The only change I've made > recently is an adjustable bias valve. > --membersozdat------------------------------------------------------- OZDAT Mailing List Please Note:- Send (un)subscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send submissions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] No unauthorised redistribution of this email http://www.ozdat.com/ozdatonline/index.htm http://www.ozdat.com/ozdatonline/listindex.html http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------
