# 300ZX rear calipers same as S14? **URL:** \ **Category:** SON240sx Automotive\ **Created:** [March 3, 2005, 8:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/300zx-rear-calipers-same-as-s14/84034 "2005-03-03T20:37:15Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![KoukiS14](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/koukis14/32/5522_2.png) [@KoukiS14](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/KoukiS14)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2005, 8:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/300zx-rear-calipers-same-as-s14/84034/1 "2005-03-03T20:37:15Z")
Guys, Bought some NT 300ZX rear assemblies but they didnt come with the calipers. Will the S14 rear calipers bolt up or do I need to get the NT 300ZX ones? Thanks ---
**Author:** ![Theo23](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/43a26b/32.png) [@Theo23](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Theo23)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2005, 9:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/300zx-rear-calipers-same-as-s14/84034/2 "2005-03-03T21:00:09Z")
I know the Z32 ones are 2 piston and the s14 are single, they do bolt up I think tho. I don’t know how much it will affect the master cyl, probably not too much. Check here, this is the best info on this stuff. > **[The Definitive 300ZX Brake Swap](http://importnut.net/300zxbrakeswap.htm#compare)** > > Why do this swap? What are the benefits? The primary purpose is to improve the overall braking performance. This is accomplished by installing larger rotors and calipers. The Nissan Z32 300ZX provi… Hope this helps. Theo ---
**Author:** ![Theo23](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/43a26b/32.png) [@Theo23](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Theo23)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2005, 9:13pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/300zx-rear-calipers-same-as-s14/84034/3 "2005-03-03T21:13:26Z")
Ok, I should have researched it better before posting. Quoting the article: The rear brake swap is not impossible, but it can be difficult. I wouldn’t try it unless you have some decent experience under your belt. The reason for this “disclaimer” is that it requires nearly the complete disassembly of the rear suspension. Some believe that this swap isn’t necessary to complete an effective brake upgrade on the 240, but I wanted to go all out as well as have a complete swap to write this article! At any rate, you will need quite a bit of hardware from the 300ZX. Obviously, there are the rotors and calipers. You will also need the e-brake cables, and the complete e-brake/splash shield setup. Some people have been able to utilize the aluminum 300ZX knuckle, but it’s no where near a direct swap. So, yeah, pretty big deal. Better off just trying to find some. Good luck with the whole thing man. Theo ---
**Author:** ![mms](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/b5a626/32.png) [@mms](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/mms)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2005, 10:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/300zx-rear-calipers-same-as-s14/84034/4 "2005-03-03T22:19:41Z")
I guess your purpose with those NT z32 rear assembly is for the 5lug swap. If so, just swap the hub to you s14, direct fit. But its PITA getting the hub off the knukle - rust. ---
**Author:** ![boMex](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/7bcc69/32.png) [@boMex](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boMex)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2005, 6:27am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/300zx-rear-calipers-same-as-s14/84034/5 "2005-03-04T06:27:31Z")
If by NT you mean Non-Turbo you might be better served by calling it NA (Naturally Aspirated) ---
**Author:** ![KoukiS14](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/koukis14/32/5522_2.png) [@KoukiS14](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/KoukiS14)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2005, 6:58am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/300zx-rear-calipers-same-as-s14/84034/6 "2005-03-04T06:58:24Z")
Theo, Thanks for that link, it is super informative. Now Im kinda torn as to what I should do. I am doing this mainly for the 5 lug swap but the thought of upgraded brakes is also appealing. I have the the entire hub assemblies, e-brakes but no calipers and rotors. I can get those without a problem though. What do you guys think? Should I bother with the hassle? I have a Brembo GT front big brake upgrade on its way.