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Post Fri Oct 03, 2008 5:12 pm

I'm thinking of upgrading the brakes on my 320, anyone know if r33 skyline gts-t brakes will fit? I think it's doable?
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Post Fri Oct 03, 2008 8:08 pm

I can't find the specs for the disks unfortunetly

I can only find the specs for the 2.6GTR from january 97 and they have a 59mm offset

You'd need a 20mm spacer between the hub and disk to let them clear the track rod end

If you can get me the distance from the inside face of the disk to where it contacts the wheel hub, i'll be in a better position to advise


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Post Sat Oct 04, 2008 6:45 pm

Simply from a performance pespective there is nothing wrong with the standard ones if you run decent fluid, braded lines and good pads. i.e. PAGID RS29 or similar.
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Post Sun Oct 05, 2008 3:45 pm

I've got drums on at the moment, so not great lol.

Unfortunately the skyline brakes I could have got might have already gone. But I'll try and find out the spec.

What would be a nice alternative upgrade?
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Post Sun Oct 05, 2008 3:48 pm

What would be a nice alternative upgrade?
Black_Potato wrote:Simply from a performance pespective there is nothing wrong with the standard ones if you run decent fluid, braded lines and good pads. i.e. PAGID RS29 or similar.
Not in E30s any more :(
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Post Sun Oct 05, 2008 5:36 pm

I'd be more worried about getting a 320i to go than to stop...

Rear discs are your 1st port of call
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Post Sun Oct 05, 2008 5:42 pm

change your rear axle for a disc set up from a touring or 325 etc then fit uprated parts.
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Post Sun Oct 05, 2008 11:44 pm

have a 325 engine in so not too bad for power


new axle and other parts is the way forward then

thanks
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Post Wed Oct 15, 2008 8:55 pm

ive tried this it wont work......
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Post Wed Oct 15, 2008 9:15 pm

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Post Thu Oct 16, 2008 4:17 pm

Heres a possible cheap big brake kit that could be made to fit


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