OK guys. I've had lots of people ask me wether their wheels will fit with the big brake kit (BBK) that Matt(Matt93SE) and I have been working on. Let's give credit, I thought up the idea, but Matt has done ALL the work to make this happen. Here's his posting describing the kit for those who do not know what I'm talking about.
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"BlehmCo Maxima Big Brake Kit
This kit uses easy-to-find, off the shelf ALL Nissan parts! That way the next time you warp a rotor, or wear out the pads at an Auto X, track event, etc.. You can just go to the local parts store and pick up replacement parts!
Not many BBKs will allow you to do that!
So what's in this kit?
NEW OEM 12.6" 2004 Maxima Rotors
Used/Rebuilt/Remanufactured 300ZX ALUMINUM Calipers, hardware, pads, shims, etc.
Caliper relocation bracket
All hardware necessary to install (nuts, bolts, washers, etc)
Goodridge Stainless Steel brake lines- Front and rear. Certified to D.O.T. FMVSS test 106 (many of the brake kits out there don't have this.)
The kit is offered with and without the 300ZX calipers for those of you who already have some, or have a good source for them already.
What are the benefits to this Big Brake Kit?
You guys already know the benefits of a big brake kit on your car, so I'll point out the original parts of this kit...
It uses a NISSAN rotor that's meant to fit on this suspension. The offsets are correct so as not to cause huge wheel clearance issues, the hub bore is a perfect fit, and the wheel stud holes are a perfect fit. It also doesn't rub on the control arms (at least not on 3rd or 5th gens). Since the face thickness, spacing, and offset of the rotor match other Maxima rotors almost exactly, there are no additional spacers required to fit these if your wheels fit the Z brake conversion- assuming the diameter isn't a problem.
As most of you know, the 300ZX calipers have a plethora of pad selections out there- WAY more than the Maxima does because of the enthusiast base. You can go with Wagner pads or comparable for the street for a very reasonable price, or you can bump up to Hawk, Performance Friction, Porterfield, Ferodo, and many other higher performance pads for track days. You can pick up pads at almost any parts store, so they're extremely handy. Much easier than having to order pads from Wilwood or $tillen$ and wait a week for them to come in! They're also designed for street use in that they have dust seals as well as fluid seals, pad shims to keep road noise to a minimum, easily obtainable rebuild kits, and all the other low maintenante benefits of a caliper designed for street use.
The rotors are currently available only through OEM sources (dealer), but that's only because it's a 2004 model. As soon as aftermarket suppliers such as Brembo start making replacement rotors, you'll have all kinds of choices for zinc plated, slotted, crossdrilled, or combinations of what you want."
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I'm going to have my 2000 SE Maxima at the meet on Sunday. If we do not get to powdercoat the calipers by then, we will still bring the kit with us, bolt on the rotors, brackets, and calipers on to my car there in the parking lot to show everyone how they fit and clear. I'll have both my VOLK's and Konigs to show. The kit is specifically designed for 3rd, 4th, and 5th Gen Maximas, but those with NON-Track 350Z's may want to get in on this too-you guys and gals only have 11.5" rotors, same offset as the 12.6" we are using-hint, hint.
Now....Anyone who wants to try their wheels on my car to see how your wheels fit with the BBK, you can test fit them on. Matt and I will have a couple of jacks to use to make it easy. Here is a link to a couple of shots of my car with the kit test fitted. Page 7, three photos at the bottom.
http://www.cardomain.com/id/kwd2kse
Mike Hill
Vice-president & Treasurer
http://www.NissanForums.com
http://www.nissans.org
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