Sport Package Brakes and 18's?

JoeyD · 03-13-2009, 10:45 AM

Does anyone know if the sport package brakes will clear the base 18's? I know the spare for the sport package is different but it is an 18, so maybe.

RCZ · 03-13-2009, 12:02 PM

umm, I highly doubt it.. I dont think the base ones have that much clearance over the base brakes in the first place. Would be something to look at though. In for further answers.

JoeyD · 03-13-2009, 01:09 PM

^Yeah, but if they can clear the 18 spare they should be able to clear other 18's. You also have to cosider that you aren't just moving the base caliper further out to clear the bigger rotor. It's a whole different pacakge. The sport caliper may extend past the rotor less. If anyone in NC wants to let me try on their sport package I'll buy ya a case of beer.

armensti · 03-27-2009, 04:19 PM

there are some wheels that will fit but you have to look for them

JoeyD · 04-03-2009, 10:38 AM

Using the template i got from CZP the stock 18's will not work with the sport brakes. It is frustratingly close (too close to actually try it) it looks to me if the outer most corner on the caliper where ground down it would clear without a problem. That being said I tried AP Racings 14.25 template while I had the wheel off...it cleared the rim but I still have some concern about the spokes. Looks like i'll be getting wheels before brakes.

KameezGuru · 04-21-2009, 08:24 PM

Damn, I know seeing the GT Motoring's GTR the wheels are super close also but it makes it. I wonder if this is the same case.

cdoxp800 · 05-03-2009, 11:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoeyD

Does anyone know if the sport package brakes will clear the base 18's? I know the spare for the sport package is different but it is an 18, so maybe.

Here give this a try.

Wheel Fitment Template

There has been a a few guys install them on there 350's with 18" wheels. I have used the template myself on the 06 GT wheels. It cleared.

Jason · 05-10-2009, 09:27 PM

i would think if it comes with a different spare then no, the sport calipers wont clear on the 18s. i'm assuming the offset and spokes are to be blamed. i guess this means i'm going with the sport package. lol.

semtex · 05-21-2009, 09:40 PM

The sport calipers do clear the 18's. In fact, that's how the 370Z in Australia is equipped.

CBRich · 05-22-2009, 10:48 AM

Well, quite the development coming from Australia there. Thanks a lot.

Slow*Jim · 05-22-2009, 04:22 PM

350Z guys run 18" wheels all the time with 14" BBK's - there is no reason the same can't be done on the 370's.

blackbird · 05-23-2009, 05:38 PM

The 14in Akebono (Nissan Sport) brakes absolutely do fit on 18in wheels. I had them installed on mine. Check with Concept Z for a good price. About 2.5 hours labor plus cost (1/2 hour) to trim rear dust covers. They look great.

phma · 12-18-2010, 01:05 AM

I want to change the calipers on my 2010 base. Do you have to change the brake lines?

ChrisSlicks · 12-18-2010, 03:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phma

I want to change the calipers on my 2010 base. Do you have to change the brake lines?

You didn't say to what, but generally speaking yes.

daisuke149 · 12-18-2010, 08:25 AM

The 18s do fit. I upgraded from the 19s on my sports model to the base 18's and they fit with zero issues. Well i mean the back looks a bit tucked but thats irrelevant

03-13-2009, 10:45 AM	#1 (permalink)
JoeyD Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Raeford, NC Posts: 305 Drives: 09 NISMO 370Z Rep Power: 186	Sport Package Brakes and 18's? Does anyone know if the sport package brakes will clear the base 18's? I know the spare for the sport package is different but it is an 18, so maybe. __________________ When was the last time you did 230MPH in something with 4 seats?

03-13-2009, 01:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
JoeyD Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Raeford, NC Posts: 305 Drives: 09 NISMO 370Z Rep Power: 186	^Yeah, but if they can clear the 18 spare they should be able to clear other 18's. You also have to cosider that you aren't just moving the base caliper further out to clear the bigger rotor. It's a whole different pacakge. The sport caliper may extend past the rotor less. If anyone in NC wants to let me try on their sport package I'll buy ya a case of beer. __________________ When was the last time you did 230MPH in something with 4 seats?

04-03-2009, 10:38 AM	#5 (permalink)
JoeyD Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Raeford, NC Posts: 305 Drives: 09 NISMO 370Z Rep Power: 186	Using the template i got from CZP the stock 18's will not work with the sport brakes. It is frustratingly close (too close to actually try it) it looks to me if the outer most corner on the caliper where ground down it would clear without a problem. That being said I tried AP Racings 14.25 template while I had the wheel off...it cleared the rim but I still have some concern about the spokes. Looks like i'll be getting wheels before brakes. __________________ When was the last time you did 230MPH in something with 4 seats?

04-21-2009, 08:24 PM	#6 (permalink)
KameezGuru Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Chicago, Il Age: 48 Posts: 76 Drives: '02 Maxima SE Rep Power: 904	Damn, I know seeing the GT Motoring's GTR the wheels are super close also but it makes it. I wonder if this is the same case. __________________ Samad A. Mirza Kameez Apparel If you aren't wearing a Kameez, you're just naked!

05-21-2009, 09:40 PM	#9 (permalink)
semtex A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Behind enemy lines Age: 54 Posts: 5,995 Drives: People to drink Rep Power: 32	The sport calipers do clear the 18's. In fact, that's how the 370Z in Australia is equipped. SwedeZ likes this. __________________ "There are no small accidents on this circuit." -- Ayrton Senna 316.8whp & 248 ft/lbs (Dyno Dynamics) \| 319whp & 256 ft/lbs (DynoJet) (04/23/10) Stillen G3 CAI, CBE, Pulley / F.I. LTH / GTSpec Ladder Brace / Setrab Oil Cooler / UpRev-tuned by Forged Perf.

03-13-2009, 12:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	umm, I highly doubt it.. I dont think the base ones have that much clearance over the base brakes in the first place. Would be something to look at though. In for further answers.

03-27-2009, 04:19 PM	#4 (permalink)
armensti Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: CA Posts: 447 Drives: 370Z/Tring/Spt/6MT Rep Power: 16	there are some wheels that will fit but you have to look for them

05-10-2009, 09:27 PM	#8 (permalink)
Jason Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 309 Drives: Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 16	i would think if it comes with a different spare then no, the sport calipers wont clear on the 18s. i'm assuming the offset and spokes are to be blamed. i guess this means i'm going with the sport package. lol.

05-22-2009, 10:48 AM	#10 (permalink)
CBRich A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,464 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 544	Well, quite the development coming from Australia there. Thanks a lot.

05-22-2009, 04:22 PM	#11 (permalink)
Slow*Jim Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 29 Drives: 2010 Mazdaspeed 3 Rep Power: 16	350Z guys run 18" wheels all the time with 14" BBK's - there is no reason the same can't be done on the 370's. SwedeZ likes this. __________________ "Racing is life... everything before and after is just waiting." -Steve McQueen

05-23-2009, 05:38 PM	#12 (permalink)
blackbird Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Nashua NH Posts: 179 Drives: 09 370Z BLk GTM TT Rep Power: 16	The 14in Akebono (Nissan Sport) brakes absolutely do fit on 18in wheels. I had them installed on mine. Check with Concept Z for a good price. About 2.5 hours labor plus cost (1/2 hour) to trim rear dust covers. They look great. SwedeZ likes this.

12-18-2010, 01:05 AM	#13 (permalink)
phma Base Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: maryland Posts: 3 Drives: 2010 370z Rep Power: 14	Upgrade I want to change the calipers on my 2010 base. Do you have to change the brake lines?

12-18-2010, 08:25 AM	#15 (permalink)
daisuke149 My *** is famous! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 4,849 Drives: 2013 Boss 302 PW Rep Power: 31	The 18s do fit. I upgraded from the 19s on my sports model to the base 18's and they fit with zero issues. Well i mean the back looks a bit tucked but thats irrelevant

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