Z31 rear conversion

[Draconis]

Yes, in theory you could but with the extra spacing for the rotor, it wouldnt work. Reason being, when trying to put on a wheel after putting the rotor on, there are virtually not threads on the lug studs and the caliper would not work due to different spacing of the bridge and the caliper itself needing to fit the extra width of the rotor. I'll get some better pics tomorrow.

[s13eater]

Originally Posted by Draconis

Yes, in theory you could but with the extra spacing for the rotor, it wouldnt work. Reason being, when trying to put on a wheel after putting the rotor on, there are virtually not threads on the lug studs and the caliper would not work due to different spacing of the bridge and the caliper itself needing to fit the extra width of the rotor. I'll get some better pics tomorrow.

ok matey, cheers.

[CamInHead]

presume I need the Z31 specific caliper carriers, as well as the calipers themselves ?

[Draconis]

I do not know to be honest but would not be surprised if the carriers are different. Just the calipers themselves are different.

[CamInHead]

I'm also wondering how the z31 rear ARB/Sway bar compaires to S12....?

edit:

Originally Posted by Draconis

I do not know to be honest but would not be surprised if the carriers are different. Just the calipers themselves are different.

TBH I'm hoping they're the same as IIRC the discs diameter is the same and I'll probably plump for refurbed calipers (rather than do it myself).

[CamInHead]

Hey peeps I'm still unting these damn brackets!

A mate suggested getting the s12 brackets machined to accept the wider Z31 vented discs. Can anyone se why this wouldn't work ?

[CamInHead]

quick blag; got the brake hardware and I got a z31 beam off ebay. save for a couple of bent brackets it looks in good shape and even came with handbrake cables attached (no doubt they're borked).

I'll start a proper project thread but I'm skint after buying that porker.