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Hi! Longer time lurker finally digging out! I really enjoyed this forum's community through the years. I learned a lot even though I could not contribute much back. I am really curious about getting a new set of rims. This led me to remove my front wheel and learn what this car has to offer. The previous owner resold the car and did not do any type of modifications, so right off the bat he did not know much about the car. Removing the front left wheel, I noticed a spacer. I measured it to be 8mm (if my math is correct). After removing this plate, I noticed "another spacer"????This spacer seems to be at 16mm. At first, I was like "wut da coochy"??? Then I figure all those spacers (roughly 16 mm) need to accommodate this huge lard - brake calipers . I mean, it is huge! It looks like a turtle shell...I thought-what if i removed the 8mm spacer, would the wheel fit and be okay? Turns out that it would not fit because the brake caliper would rubber vigorously with rims. With this in mind, I asked myself if my rear wheels had spacers... Turned out that my rear wheels did not. So really, how is it that my front wheels have 24 mm off set and not stick out from the stock fenders? My rear tires are completely flush with the back fenders. My other question is the limited choices of rims I have. What kind of rims would help me in this situation being that my front end is an offset while my rear isnt?
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Hello All, I have decided to upgrade the front brakes in my 11/70 240z. I ordered cross drilled/slotted rotors and the 4 piston caliper kit from MSA and before I install them I have a few questions. With the new calipers will I need to upgrade the brake master cylinder? What about the brake booster? If anyone has any experience with this, I'd greatly appreciate the input! I'm also leaving the stock drums on the rear! Chris
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Can you use an aftermarket rotor such as the vented, slotted and cross drilled rotors of r1 concepts that are made for the stock 240-280z calipers with the S12, S12W or later 86-88 S12+8 Toyota calipers without using the rotor spacer? I am trying to save the $100-150 cost of the spacer. Thanks, John
