if I put 300zx calipers up front, will I be able to retain my ABS?

 

I don't think so because there is no sensor on the brakes.

 

The ABS sensor is not on the caliper it self....

 

asad from freshalloy told me that you can keep the abs

 

To do the 3Z calipers, u need new lines (u prolly already have em) and I believe u need the brake master cylinder from the Z as well to be able to provide the pressure power to use the calipers correctly... I think u can get a brake master cylinder w/ abs from a Z pretty easy, if u need Z parts, let me know

 

You don't need the brake master cylinder from a Z the 240's will work fine.

 

But then there wouldnt be enuff brake pressure to fully use the calipers in that case rite???

I know u have to upgrade the brake lines... some say get the brake master cylinder from the Z to compensate for the size difference... Is that true or the Silvia's brake master cylinder will be enuff?

 

The stock master cylinder works fine. Very few people do the Z master cylinder upgrade because it's a hassle since the lines don't match up.

 

Oops I'm sorry, but I'm wrong lol. You can use the master cylinder out of a Z31, Z32, or even a S12. For an S13 they all bolt in with no mods at all. The stock size is 7/8'', while the S12 and '85 Z31 are 15/16'', and the Z32 was 15/16'', 1'', and 1 and 1/16'' depending on the yr/model. For an S14 you'll have to modify the lines for any of these to work or you can get the master cylinder out of a automatic S14 which has a 15/16'' master cylinder. Hope this can clear it up cause I was pretty off.

 

Soo.... since I have an auto S14, I can use that master cylinder for the 3Z calipers and rotors Im swapping in?

 

Yeah, you should be fine. But just so I can smooth this out a little more... S13's with abs also had 15/16'' MC, but they don't work with non abs S13's. If you choose the S12's MC (to upgrade your S13) you need the 200sx Turbo non abs.

 

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S12 = 200sx