75 280Z -Front and rear hub sizing for rear rotors and aftermarket wheels

[HusseinHolland]

10 hours ago, Zed Head said:

The rotors are interesting because they can be off center and still work just fine.  The pads will not know., they'll just create a new circle.  There could be a very slight weight imbalance.

You did this on yours? I was leery of hand drilling the rotors without a lathe or other proper centering equipment, however the machine cost around here to re drill would be around $60 or so per rotor. Hopefully I have them close enough to not cause an eccentric vibration.

[Zed Head]

No, I never did the rear disc swap.  

I hadn't heard much about Milkfab until now.  Looks like they have some interesting products.

https://milkfab-engineering.com/shop/ols/products/datsun-240z-260z-280z-rear-big-brake-kit

https://milkfab-engineering.com/shop/ols/products/2005-2014mustangbrakecaliper

 

Hope they/he make(s) it.  Many don't, running a small Z car focused fabrication business seems to be tough.

https://milkfab-engineering.com/about-us

 

[HusseinHolland]

On 4/20/2023 at 12:03 PM, Zed Head said:

No, I never did the rear disc swap.  

I hadn't heard much about Milkfab until now.  Looks like they have some interesting products.

https://milkfab-engineering.com/shop/ols/products/datsun-240z-260z-280z-rear-big-brake-kit

https://milkfab-engineering.com/shop/ols/products/2005-2014mustangbrakecaliper

 

Hope they/he make(s) it.  Many don't, running a small Z car focused fabrication business seems to be tough.

https://milkfab-engineering.com/about-us

 

I chose them over some of the other rear brake conversions because they use a newer (more readily available for servicing) rear caliper & pads. They have been super responsive to email questions. I haven't fitted the brake conversion yet so I can't speak to the quality of fit. I'll post pics of course when I get there.

Edited April 24, 2023 by HusseinHolland

[HusseinHolland]

Still looking around regarding the rear hub/wheel mount surface. I took this pic off the MilkFab webpage of customer reviews

I'm considering adding a deeper sleeve for the wheel hub to center on. I'm having trouble with the concept of the wheel only being supported by the studs. Seems like it is fine for lighter 14" wheels/tires, however I just can't believe it's not a long term issue when using larger wheels & tires. Maybe I'm just over thinking this aspect, I dunno.

Edited May 2, 2023 by HusseinHolland