need help

teehee · 03-27-2020, 12:06 AM

I need spacers for the front end to clear the big brake kit I just installed. It barely touching the brake. I was wondering what is the lowest sized spacers I can get without needing the extended wheel studs. big thanks

Senna-F1 · 03-27-2020, 12:13 AM

Here is what Z1 has to say

Extended Studs are required with the 10, 15, and 20 mm spacers. Always check to make sure the lug nut has sufficient thread available on the stud to secure it when installing any wheel spacer or combination of wheel spacers.

So maybe the 2.5mm and 5mm are safe?

https://www.z1motorsports.com/brakes...mm-p-3118.html

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JARblue · 03-27-2020, 07:13 AM

The minimum thread engagement length must be greater than the fastener diameter. I don't know what the diameter of the studs are off hand, but you should be able to take measurements to figure out the largest spacer you can use safely.

SouthArk370Z · 03-27-2020, 09:16 AM

I don't know if this applies to lug nuts or not but when I was working industrial maintenance, the SOP was to have 1.5 to 2 threads sticking out past the nut on pipe flanges.

JARblue · 03-27-2020, 10:34 AM

I know there is a thread somewhere on the forum with this exact discussion about how many threads is safe for the lugs. I only did a brief search for it, but I know it's around somewhere.

Rusty · 03-27-2020, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

I don't know if this applies to lug nuts or not but when I was working industrial maintenance, the SOP was to have 1.5 to 2 threads sticking out past the nut on pipe flanges.

That's what we went by too.

teehee · 03-27-2020, 07:55 PM

thanks guy. went and bought the 2.5mm from z1. if u guys ever do big brake kit upgrade dont get it from z1, I barely tighten the banjo bolt and it broke off on me, luckily I was able to extract the tail part out

teehee · 03-27-2020, 07:58 PM

also luckily I was able to use the banjo bolt from the stoptech stainless brake line kit

Brendan · 03-27-2020, 10:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by teehee

thanks guy. went and bought the 2.5mm from z1. if u guys ever do big brake kit upgrade dont get it from z1, I barely tighten the banjo bolt and it broke off on me, luckily I was able to extract the tail part out

why is that Z1s fault

geeteezee · 03-28-2020, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brendan

why is that Z1s fault

Z1 banjos have a rep for snapping far as I can tell.

teehee · 03-29-2020, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brendan

why is that Z1s fault

sorry I meant to say dont get the banjo bolt from z1. I slowly tightened the bolt enough to stop the leak and it snapped on me.

Rusty · 03-29-2020, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by teehee

sorry I meant to say dont get the banjo bolt from z1. I slowly tightened the bolt enough to stop the leak and it snapped on me.

teehee · 03-29-2020, 06:21 PM

If it ain’t tight it ain’t right

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03-27-2020, 12:06 AM	#1 (permalink)
teehee Base Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: CA Posts: 117 Drives: 2017 Rep Power: 7	need help I need spacers for the front end to clear the big brake kit I just installed. It barely touching the brake. I was wondering what is the lowest sized spacers I can get without needing the extended wheel studs. big thanks

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Senna-F1 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Cary, NC Age: 54 Posts: 425 Drives: 370SC,EliseSC,MR2T Rep Power: 50	Here is what Z1 has to say Extended Studs are required with the 10, 15, and 20 mm spacers. Always check to make sure the lug nut has sufficient thread available on the stud to secure it when installing any wheel spacer or combination of wheel spacers. So maybe the 2.5mm and 5mm are safe? https://www.z1motorsports.com/brakes...mm-p-3118.html Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk teehee likes this. __________________ 618 WHP.452 WTQ.4" Python Intake.15 psi.e50.Topgunz SC.SOHO Tune.S1SE.STG 4 Clutch.Motordyne LTH/Test Pipes/Exhaust.485 Pump.1050x

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JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	The minimum thread engagement length must be greater than the fastener diameter. I don't know what the diameter of the studs are off hand, but you should be able to take measurements to figure out the largest spacer you can use safely. Brendan likes this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

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SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324198	I don't know if this applies to lug nuts or not but when I was working industrial maintenance, the SOP was to have 1.5 to 2 threads sticking out past the nut on pipe flanges. Rusty likes this. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

03-27-2020, 10:34 AM	#5 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	I know there is a thread somewhere on the forum with this exact discussion about how many threads is safe for the lugs. I only did a brief search for it, but I know it's around somewhere. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

03-27-2020, 07:55 PM	#7 (permalink)
teehee Base Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: CA Posts: 117 Drives: 2017 Rep Power: 7	thanks guy. went and bought the 2.5mm from z1. if u guys ever do big brake kit upgrade dont get it from z1, I barely tighten the banjo bolt and it broke off on me, luckily I was able to extract the tail part out

03-27-2020, 07:58 PM	#8 (permalink)
teehee Base Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: CA Posts: 117 Drives: 2017 Rep Power: 7	also luckily I was able to use the banjo bolt from the stoptech stainless brake line kit

03-29-2020, 06:21 PM	#13 (permalink)
teehee Base Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: CA Posts: 117 Drives: 2017 Rep Power: 7	If it ain’t tight it ain’t right Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk