z32 caliper bracket measurements. - Page 5

Concillian · 02-04-2013, 04:25 AM

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Originally Posted by 04jaxwrex

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Originally Posted by KNS Brakes

I have to push the pad down a few mm to get it about 1 mm below the edge of the rotor.

This means we may need to ever so slightly kiss the edge of the rotor channel for clearance. Worth it to get that pad down where it needs to be.

Note that what he's saying in the bolded part is that he needs to machine the calipers to make them fit an LGT rotor. This means anyone who has z32 calipers already is not going to be able to use them without finding someone to machine them for rotor clearance.

Take a look at the pictures he posted. They support his conclusion.

This is why you don't have the calipers "ready to go"

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KNS Brakes · 02-04-2013, 08:28 AM

No machining calipers.

Dremel at most.

Concillian · 02-04-2013, 12:17 PM

heh, I got owned.

I'll shut up now.

jamal · 02-04-2013, 02:35 PM

I see no reason why it wouldn't fit the newer 5x100 uprights with bolt in bearings. The oem calipers and brackets are exactly the same. Should go on the BRZ just fine too.

Will these things fit under a 16" RS 6-spoke?

04jaxwrex · 02-07-2013, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Concillian

heh, I got owned.

I'll shut up now.

Its just the little bits from the casting that may get in the way. It will vary from caliper to caliper. Some may have excess some may not!

looking forward to the finished product!

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slo03wrb · 02-07-2013, 10:19 PM

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looking forward to the finished product!

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I can't wait!!!

xjustinx · 02-08-2013, 10:51 AM

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I can't wait!!!

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cueballsi · 02-08-2013, 11:19 AM

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(4) cueballsi - depending on the groupbuy price :-)

slamdspec · 02-08-2013, 01:40 PM

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Suba_Roo · 02-08-2013, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by KNS Brakes

It seems like you are machining a lot of the front of the plate to create a "spacer" effect. It seems like the original part used washers instead of the extra machineing. Wouldn't it reduce the costs to use a flat plate and some washers for the spacing?

gsrcrxsi · 02-08-2013, 03:01 PM

Standard washers have greater manufacturing tolerances. They aren't meant to be used as a precision spacer. To achieve the desired affect with a spacer, KNS would have to manufacture additional spacers to have the desired tolerances.

This is a cleaner more precise solution. And no spacers to lose or misplace. It's more expensive, yes, but it's also a better product.

Concillian · 02-08-2013, 04:14 PM

How much cheaper would it make them? $10? The piece is going on the CNC anyway. You're talking about the difference in price of and extra like 1/8-1/4 inch on the stock thickness vs. finding, buying and shipping washers the right size.

I really don't see a ton of cost savings in using washers, and the one piece design has less complexity, no tolerance stacking and will flex less. Worth any small cost increase vs. washers.

02nismokiller · 02-08-2013, 04:49 PM

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I haven't Been on this thread but I stumbled upon it. I also have a set of 30m m calipers left that I was going to use on my sentra (sold the sentra in December) so now I got these calipers sitting and wouldn't mind upgrading my wrx stopping capabilities lol.
Put me down as well if the price is right

cueballsi · 02-08-2013, 07:53 PM

Status update KNS...

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Originally Posted by KNS Brakes

No machining calipers.

Dremel at most.

04jaxwrex · 02-10-2013, 01:04 PM

WAITING

04jaxwrex · 02-14-2013, 07:08 PM

:Pounding fist on table:

Bracket
Bracket
Bracket

:-)

slo03wrb · 02-15-2013, 11:04 PM

^what he said!!!

slamdspec · 02-19-2013, 08:51 PM

update??

also what rotor/pad combo would be a good match to these calipers?

KNS Brakes · 02-19-2013, 09:07 PM

Sorry -

Got TWO prototypes already. Machine shop is pretending he cannot read and acting like a prima donna engine builder/tuner..

(seriously - what part of file name "300ZXbracket rev2" is complicated??

Anyhoo - he FIRED

New guy is ready - will update asap

KNS Brakes · 02-19-2013, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by slamdspec

update??

also what rotor/pad combo would be a good match to these calipers?

Plenty of good choices in pads. Depends on what you want.

slamdspec · 02-19-2013, 09:27 PM

Thats good news! I'll shoot you a pm on pad/rotor stuff. My needs are sort of unique ha

04jaxwrex · 02-20-2013, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by KNS Brakes

Sorry -

Got TWO prototypes already. Machine shop is pretending he cannot read and acting like a prima donna engine builder/tuner..

(seriously - what part of file name "300ZXbracket rev2" is complicated??

Anyhoo - he FIRED

New guy is ready - will update asap

That sucks. hope he can get them going!

slo03wrb · 02-28-2013, 01:44 PM

bracket????

04jaxwrex · 03-03-2013, 12:16 AM

:-( :-(

04jaxwrex · 03-05-2013, 10:08 AM

Any update KNS?????

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02-04-2013, 08:28 AM	#102
KNS Brakes NASIOC Vendor Member#: 125739 Join Date: Sep 2006 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Raleigh, NC Vehicle: Who needs brakes? Call: 919-420-0021	No machining calipers. Dremel at most.

02-04-2013, 12:17 PM	#103
Concillian Scooby Guru Member#: 4414 Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Dublin, CA Vehicle: 2002 WRX Sedan Midnight Black	heh, I got owned. I'll shut up now.

02-04-2013, 02:35 PM	#104
jamal Scooby Guru Member#: 71875 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Montana Vehicle: 98 2.5GT my wheels fit	I see no reason why it wouldn't fit the newer 5x100 uprights with bolt in bearings. The oem calipers and brackets are exactly the same. Should go on the BRZ just fine too. Will these things fit under a 16" RS 6-spoke?

02-08-2013, 01:40 PM	#109
slamdspec Scooby Newbie Member#: 267863 Join Date: Dec 2010 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: San Diego,CA Vehicle: 2002 WRX Sedona Red Pearl :)	List: (1) 04jaxwrex (2) slo03wrb (3) xjustinx (4) slamdspec

02-08-2013, 03:01 PM	#111
gsrcrxsi Scooby Specialist Member#: 236952 Join Date: Jan 2010 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Baltimore Vehicle: 2010 WRX Spark Silver	Standard washers have greater manufacturing tolerances. They aren't meant to be used as a precision spacer. To achieve the desired affect with a spacer, KNS would have to manufacture additional spacers to have the desired tolerances. This is a cleaner more precise solution. And no spacers to lose or misplace. It's more expensive, yes, but it's also a better product.

02-08-2013, 04:14 PM	#112
Concillian Scooby Guru Member#: 4414 Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Dublin, CA Vehicle: 2002 WRX Sedan Midnight Black	How much cheaper would it make them? $10? The piece is going on the CNC anyway. You're talking about the difference in price of and extra like 1/8-1/4 inch on the stock thickness vs. finding, buying and shipping washers the right size. I really don't see a ton of cost savings in using washers, and the one piece design has less complexity, no tolerance stacking and will flex less. Worth any small cost increase vs. washers.

02-10-2013, 01:04 PM	#115
04jaxwrex Scooby Specialist Member#: 82762 Join Date: Mar 2005 Chapter/Region: South East Location: somewhere in the US Vehicle: 2005 Saab 9-2x Aero Desert Silver	WAITING

02-14-2013, 07:08 PM	#116
04jaxwrex Scooby Specialist Member#: 82762 Join Date: Mar 2005 Chapter/Region: South East Location: somewhere in the US Vehicle: 2005 Saab 9-2x Aero Desert Silver	:Pounding fist on table: Bracket Bracket Bracket :-)

02-15-2013, 11:04 PM	#117
slo03wrb Scooby Newbie Member#: 313192 Join Date: Mar 2012	^what he said!!!

02-19-2013, 08:51 PM	#118
slamdspec Scooby Newbie Member#: 267863 Join Date: Dec 2010 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: San Diego,CA Vehicle: 2002 WRX Sedona Red Pearl :)	update?? also what rotor/pad combo would be a good match to these calipers?

02-19-2013, 09:07 PM	#119
KNS Brakes NASIOC Vendor Member#: 125739 Join Date: Sep 2006 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Raleigh, NC Vehicle: Who needs brakes? Call: 919-420-0021	Sorry - Got TWO prototypes already. Machine shop is pretending he cannot read and acting like a prima donna engine builder/tuner.. (seriously - what part of file name "300ZXbracket rev2" is complicated?? Anyhoo - he FIRED New guy is ready - will update asap

02-19-2013, 09:27 PM	#121
slamdspec Scooby Newbie Member#: 267863 Join Date: Dec 2010 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: San Diego,CA Vehicle: 2002 WRX Sedona Red Pearl :)	Thats good news! I'll shoot you a pm on pad/rotor stuff. My needs are sort of unique ha

02-28-2013, 01:44 PM	#123
slo03wrb Scooby Newbie Member#: 313192 Join Date: Mar 2012	bracket????

03-03-2013, 12:16 AM	#124
04jaxwrex Scooby Specialist Member#: 82762 Join Date: Mar 2005 Chapter/Region: South East Location: somewhere in the US Vehicle: 2005 Saab 9-2x Aero Desert Silver	:-( :-(

03-05-2013, 10:08 AM	#125
04jaxwrex Scooby Specialist Member#: 82762 Join Date: Mar 2005 Chapter/Region: South East Location: somewhere in the US Vehicle: 2005 Saab 9-2x Aero Desert Silver	Any update KNS?????