Wheels & Brakes

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   Identify these wheels 1 2

   February 21, 2013 by Ben's Z

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   These wheels are off of a 260Z that is basically a clapped out shell I saw today. This car will probably go to the scrapyard. These wheels looked vintage and I didn't want them to go to waste. Are these wheels special at all?

   

   Last reply by 240260280z, December 18, 2013
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   Brake line thread question

   December 15, 2013 by timsz

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   Should you put anything on the threads of brake line nuts, either to help with sealing or to help with removal in the future? Thank you, TimsZ

   

   Last reply by zKars, December 17, 2013
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   Coating brake calipers and rotors/drums 1 2

   April 3, 2012 by Rich1

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   My body shop is sending out suspension pieces to sand blast and will be coating them in por 15 semi gloss black..They asked if I wanted to paint/coat the brake calipers and rotors/drums. Any thoughts on this? Will this hinder brake performance? If so, is there another to improve the look of these rusty brake components? Thanks

   

   Last reply by Travel'n Man, December 5, 2013
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   Rewinds on Mine 1 2

   November 9, 2013 by siteunseen

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   Finally got them. Perfect, not even a fingerprint on them, great deal with Discount Tire. Love 'em, love 'em, love 'em.[ATTACH=CONFIG]67678[/ATTACH]

   

   Last reply by alternativez, November 19, 2013
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   VTO Black Friday Sale Starts NOW!

   November 17, 2013 by Dave Patten

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   VTO Black Friday Sale Starts NOW! Save 20% off VTO Wheels* at FUTO FAB when you make a purchase online anytime before midnight November 29th. Your 20% discount will be manually refunded until our website is adjusted to show sale pricing. We call this our Black Friday Sale only because no shipping will be made before the official November 29th Black Friday date, but for your convenience we are taking orders now. *Blow Out priced and Custom Drilled wheels are not included in this sale.

   

   Last reply by Dave Patten, November 18, 2013

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   Neat Brake booster Adapter from Japan

   November 5, 2013 by 240260280z

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   Looks like the original studs are cut short and a threaded adapter lengthens the push rod to make up for the extension of the booster into the engine compartment. I am wondering if DGV to manifold adapter plates could be used as the concept is similar for coupling carbs to manifolds. Source: �…�㎩“®ŽÔ�H‹Æ�Fmizukami-auto�@ƒp�[ƒc�Ì�„�E�ƒŽæ�@�`S30Z�AKGC10�AAE86‚Ȃǂ̃IƒŠƒWƒiƒ‹ƒp�[ƒc�A‘¼

   

   Last reply by ajmcforester, November 12, 2013
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   No brakes

   November 2, 2013 by maton_acoustic

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   I've changed my brake hoses all around and a few lines. New master cylinder and I've bled the system 3 times and I can't get any brake pedal pressure what so ever. I didn't bench bleed the cylinder because I couldn't get a bench bleeding kit here so I did it on the car. I did both reservoirs at the same time probably around 100 pedal pumps each time. No visible air what so ever left including at each wheel. Am I doing something wrong or missing something obvious here? Thanks

   

   Last reply by malibud, November 8, 2013
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   Rim research for my 1978 280Z 1 2

   August 9, 2013 by b_art

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   Hello, I’m doing some research in order to get some new rims. • My current setup is: 4 lug, 15� X 8� • My current tires: 195/70R 14 What brand or company might you recommend the most? Can anyone tell me what kind of rims are on this car here (I like this style): Here’s a pic of my car right now… After I get the new rims on there do you think I can get any money for these old ones? Maybe 25 bucks each or is that too low? Big Thanks, Bart

   

   Last reply by ZCurves, October 30, 2013
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    Wheel offset

    September 28, 2013 by Pomorza

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    Hello all I'm in the market for new rims for my lovely 280z. Can someone explain what offset is to me and how it affects rims? Yes I know I can use google - thank you - I'm hoping someone here will have experience with it. I'm looking at buying these XXR 532 Flat Out OS for my Z. Thanks Jan

    

    Last reply by Jeff G 78, September 28, 2013
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    wheel spacer and konig rewinds

    September 21, 2013 by malibud

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    I put Toyota calipers on the front and my rewinds will not clear I tried 5mm washers so I getting 5mm spacers looks like it will work , Question do I get the spacers for all 4 wheels or just the front/ I am leaning toward all four any suggestions would be helpful. thanks

    

    Last reply by Travel'n Man, September 26, 2013
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    replacing callipers on 73 240 1 2

    February 10, 2012 by wa5ngp

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    My callipers are sticking on my 73 240. I remember rebuilding them a long time ago and it was a pain. This time I'm thinking about just using them as a core and buying a pair of rebuilts. Anyone have any experience with the rebuild callipers from Autozone or Advance? tks

    

    Last reply by conedodger, September 18, 2013

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    Wider tires in the back vs wheel spacers

    September 10, 2013 by Healeyalt

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    I'm thinking my 76 2+2 might look better with a wider stance in the rear either from wider tires or use of wheel spacers. It looks like I could fit some 235/60R14s in the rear. Has anyone else went with this size tire in the back? I'll have to stick with narrow tires (eg, 205/70R14) in the front or I might not beable to turn the wheel at slow speeds. Of course I won't beable to rotate my tires. Or has anyone used wheel spacers in the back? One of the guys at work has an Infinity G35 coupe with wider wheels in the back and it looks very aggressive and sharp. But I'm not sure how this would work/look on my 76 Z. It looks like the BRE race cars had wider tires in the back. O…

    

    Last reply by Healeyalt, September 10, 2013