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The amount of grease from the factory surprised me as well. I’ve owned my 280 going on 38 years now so I know it hasn’t been repaired or serviced in the past . Mine has 135k but has been in storage for 12 years. Big difference compared to the front axle.

The system will be completely rebuilt other than the proportioning valve. Power brake exchange is sending a rebuilt unit on Monday. I’ll report back when the booster arrives and post some pics.

Will do thanks for the heads up

Checked everywhere, Right now still waiting on an answer back from “Power Brake Exchange”

Hey Dave, Recently I replaced my rear wheel bearings while refurbishing the rear suspension. Mine had no sign of leaking or bearing issues. When I did open it up the grease had hardened somewhat and turned dark in color and looked as if it had gotten hot at some point. Grease had begun to separate from the bearing. Quite surprised when I saw that.

Went to replace the master cylinder this afternoon. Car has not been driven for 12 years or so. The master cylinder was frozen. There are signs of fluid leaking on the front of the booster over time. Here are some pics of what I found after removing the master cylinder. The booster makes a light swooshing sound when the pedal is pressed up and down. I would assume the booster is shot. Any advice much appreciated. Thanks

I do have an extra clip from a brake line bracket.

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Excellent job!

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Replacing the bushings 280z crossmember. Replacing with the poly bushing. Prepping the crossmember while I wait on the parts to arrive. Before I press the sleeves out I want to make sure the bushings aren’t sized to fit with the sleeves in tact. First time I’ve used poly everything else was OE. Thanks in advance for the help.

Good Morning, So will the late summer production be the 240 bars only?

Thanks, I’ve accumulated a number of spare parts, complete turbo engine, LD 28 crank, and a P79 head. Trying to figure out which direction to go. I’ll start a new post.

I’m interested in a set for my 280 if you decide to give it another try

I appreciate it. I bought a complete drivetrain out of an 83Zx ET. ECU and harness as well. I bounce back and forth on the forums. Hoover had posted a short list he had used a couple years back. The other option I have is building a stroker motor. I already bought the crank and have a p79 head as well. Too many options.

I realize this post is a couple years old but would like to get your advice/opinion on the conversion. I have a 78 280z. Bought a complete 83zx motor, transmission with a recently reman ecu and harness. I assume you installed a mega squirt system. Not sure if I should try the original setup or go the route you did minus the manifold/oil pan etc. Any advice you could throw my way would be much appreciated. Don’t know if you’ve added an inter cooler since this posting. Thanks in advance... John

Do we still have the Group buy going on? I’m ready on my end.

Just finished my suspension rebuild. One product I found for anything frozen/rusted shut is Kroil penetrating oil. It’s an amazing product. Found it on Amazon, a little pricy but well worth it. Out performed anything else I tried.

Just bought a complete motor & trans from a 83 ZX Turbo $800 Including all harnesses and Ecu.

Right next door to both of us Dave.....

Thanks James

I’m in the process of doing the exact opposite of what you are doing. Send me a pm. I’m in central Florida.

Hello James, Welcome to the Forum. Just removed my 280 bumpers. Are there any differences on the brackets required? My understanding is the 240 bumper will bolt directly on. If that’s the case do you manufacture the brackets as well. Thanks

View Advert Clutch & Brake Pedal Assembly 280z Converting my Automatic to 5 speed Transmission. Need pedals and hardware. Advertiser Yarb Date 01/30/2020 Price Category Parts Wanted Year 1978 Model 280z  

Yes Sir that’s the one I was speaking of earlier. Do you have a manufacture preference on ball joints etc. The rear suspension had a lot of OEM parts still available. Not so much for the front from what I’ve seen.