Editing Z31/Z32brakeupgrade (section)

== Installation ==

* Jack the front of the car up and secure on jackstands.
* Remove the front wheels.
* Remove brake caliper and line from the car.

https://dev.z31library.com/xenonzcar_archive/z31/images/Brakes/Z32%20upgrade/old%20setup.jpg


* On models other than 87+ turbo, Remove the front hub assembly and replace with the 87+ turbo front hub.

https://dev.z31library.com/xenonzcar_archive/z31/images/Brakes/Z32%20upgrade/Brake%20Upgrade%20Parts%20006.jpg


* The Z32 Caliper is much longer than the Z31 caliper. By Cutting an inch or so off the dust shield the caliper will now fit without rubbing.

https://dev.z31library.com/xenonzcar_archive/z31/images/Brakes/Z32%20upgrade/Dust%20sheild%20modification.jpg



https://dev.z31library.com/xenonzcar_archive/z31/images/Brakes/Z32%20upgrade/Dust%20sheild%20clearance1.jpg



https://dev.z31library.com/xenonzcar_archive/z31/images/Brakes/Z32%20upgrade/Dust%20sheild%20clearance%202.jpg


* Install the Z32 Front Rotor by slipping it on the wheel studs.
* Next install the Spacer so the Caliper will be centered.
* Now to modify the caliper so the Z31 Brake lines will work.
* First separate the two halfs of the caliper.
* Then remove the piston in front of the Fluid inlet.

https://dev.z31library.com/xenonzcar_archive/z31/images/Brakes/Z32%20upgrade/brakeline%20fitting%20hole.jpg


* Once piston is removed this is what youll see.

https://dev.z31library.com/xenonzcar_archive/z31/images/Brakes/Z32%20upgrade/inside%20caliper.jpg


* Just take a punch or similar and tap the orifice out from inside out.
* I found it nessassary to stick a phillips in the front of the inlet and turn the orifice to "break"it loose.
* This is what you are removing.

https://dev.z31library.com/xenonzcar_archive/z31/images/Brakes/Z32%20upgrade/Restrictor.jpg


* Install the caliper and
[[Z31/Brakebleeding|bleed the brakes]]. - Install the wheels and lower the car.