S13 Silvia Z32 Brake Conversion Install Guide
S13 Z32 Brake Conversion
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Nissan S13 Silvia / 240SX
S13 (N/A)
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Advanced DIY
3-4 hours
Nissan 300ZX Z32 Brake Conversion (Front)
Nissan S13 Silvia / 240SX (S13)
Estimated Cost
$850-$1,300
Parts: $600-$900
Labor: $250-$400
Horsepower
0
Torque
0
Response
30% larger rotor diameter (280 vs 252 mm), 4-piston OEM calipers, dramatic fade reduction, 25% shorter stopping distances
Prerequisites
- • 16-inch or larger wheels (stock 15-inch do not clear)
- • DOT 4 brake fluid
- • Bleeder kit
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Installation Steps
1
Remove front wheels
10 min
Break lugs before jacking
2
Unbolt stock S13 calipers
20 min
3
Disconnect brake line from stock caliper
15 min
4
Remove stock rotor
5 min
5
Rebuild Z32 calipers (if used)
1 hour
6
Install Z32 rotor on S13 hub
10 min
7
Mount Z32 caliper to stock S13 bracket
15 min
8
Install Z32-to-S13 brake line adapter
15 min
9
Install Z32 brake pads
10 min
10
Repeat opposite side
1 hour
11
Bleed front brake system
30 min
12
Bed-in new pads
20 min
Parts Required
All parts needed for this modification
Z32 300ZX Twin Turbo 4-piston calipers (used OEM pair)
Quantity: 1 • $250-$400
Z32 280x26mm slotted rotors (aftermarket)
Quantity: 2 • $180
Z32 brake pads (street or race compound)
Quantity: 1 • $80
Z32 to S13 brake line adapter
Quantity: 2 • $45
Motul DOT 4 brake fluid
Quantity: 1 L • $25
Tools Required
Brake bleeder
Rental: $15/day
Rental
Caliper brush
Rental
19mm + 14mm sockets
Common
Supporting Modifications
Additional mods recommended or required for optimal performance
Rear brake upgrade (Z32 rear calipers)
recommended
Maintain front-rear brake balance
Stainless brake lines
recommended
Better pedal feel and longevity
Tuning Requirements
ECU Flash Required
Dyno Tune Required
Estimated Tuning Cost
$0
Inspect caliper piston seals before install if using used calipers — rebuild recommended. Bed-in critical for pad life.
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