Sumitomo MK63 pads?

[Mikes280Z]

I have Sumitomo calipers on my 280 and they need replacing. The auto parts guys are drawing a blank. Where else can I get a set? Other than Japan for 200 bucks. I tried 79 Toyota 4x4 but too short. These MK63s have those weird 'ears' sticking out the sides. 

[Zed Head]

This link might be helpful as a start, you can dig up the catalog with the dimensions.  I've seen where people have drilled their own hanger holes, can't remember why.  I think it was a similar situation to yours.  Long as they're hanging in the right spot and the contact points between pad and caliper meet, you can probably make something work.

https://www.bendix.com.au/sites/default/files/news-uploads/measuring_a_brake_pad_technical_bulletin.pdf

[Patcon]

@JLPurcell

Might be able to make some recommendations. I believe he has a similar setup

[JLPurcell]

Looking for calipers or brake pads for the MK63's? I have an extra set that I believe that I will hold on to, but they are out there. There are two different configurations, I believe that there is a difference in the pads for the MK63 calipers for the vented rotors as apposed to the pads for the non-vented MK63 calipers. Kats would be my go to guy for information on these calipers and pads. I know there are companies out there that will replace the brake material on your backing plates as an alternative. http://www.remaninc.com/aboutbrakepads

https://jdm-car-parts.com/collections/skyline-1969-72/products/reproduction-mk63-front-brake-pad-set-for-skyline-hakosuka

https://global.rakuten.com/en/store/parts/item/aa71-f8f010-2/

https://buyee.jp/item/yahoo/auction/j448607503

https://buyee.jp/item/yahoo/auction/j448607499

[Zed Head]

You didn't at Kat.  @Kat

Edit - is it Kat or Kats?  I could only find a Kat.

edit 2 -  alphabetical...  Too many kat before  @kats

Edited August 28, 2017 by Zed Head

[Mikes280Z]

Have you been drinking? That post made no sense to me. You didn't at Kat.


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[Mikes280Z]

I had a look at those links and the Japanese bid site has the right pads for $90. Not a bad price, I guess. I still don't know who Kat is.

 

 

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[HS30-H]

Personally I'd go for The Real Thing when it comes to brake parts, and fit genuine Sumitomo MK63 pads.

However, there's an OEM Ford fitment that uses a similarly shaped pad to the solid rotor MK63, and they will work with a little modification. I don't know what your local market part number will be, but there's a Ferodo-branded DS2500 compound reference part number of FCP167H. Maybe you can cross-reference?

[Patcon]

5 hours ago, Mikes280Z said:

I still don't know who Kat is.

Kats is a forum member who lives in Japan and is very familiar with what was available on a wide range of Datsun models. He also owns some beautiful and rare cars...

[Mikes280Z]

I'd like to fit the real pads too. I just can't believe how hard they are to find in North America. Somebody must have em somewhere.


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[Mikes280Z]

I can probably get these ones relined with new friction material cheaper than Japanese ones and have em back right away. I just thought how hard could it be. They're just pads. Not realizing how rare they are.


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