RobPhoboS

I've contacted a friend that may be able to help me, it seems like the main problem is that the SS pipe still requires a flare on it for the adjoining Kunifer bits to be spliced on ? (that's what a couple are saying at least) In regards to that product, I did get a reply back from Sealey about that tool, it won't work on SS unfortunately but will on the Kunifer stuff. However I did find this which DOES work on SS in-situ as well: This: http://www.sykes-pickavant.com/products/braking-tools/pipe-flaring-tools/68 http://www.sykes-pickavant.com/products/braking-tools/pipe-flaring-tools/584 (less the accessories) + this upgrade which states for SS: http://www.sykes-pickavant.com/products/braking-tools/pipe-flaring-tools/66

My ones are due this week but they did call me 10 mins after I purchased to let me know there is a wait, and if I wanted to proceed or not.

Option 1 for me please

Last question for now, where is that second vacuum hose - I can see the main one when looking at the engine on the left but can't spot the other ! I know that the system has been bled already but I swear there is some stubborn bubbles somewhere, possibly trapped in the caliper piston bores (I'll try the method for removing them and turning them etc). ie: like this sort of thing:

Oooh, did you get a chance to weigh the upper arms yet ? (it's just out of curiosity, I don't even know what the standard ones are ) EDIT: I'll weigh them myself - should have a pair arriving soon.

Cheers for confirming all of that mate Ah yes, I've seen that Ezibleed one as well, just wasn't sure if the cap fits as well (although both companies sell a universal one it seems), and I guess if you don't have a spare tyre around the other one is handy.

Hey chaps, I saw the vacuum hose that goes from the upper plenum to the booster but I couldn't see where the other one is. The condition of the pipe looks good, no visible issues at all, and it's connected properly. To check it's valve, is it just a case of blowing/sucking on the pipe (I was just googling to see how you can check them) ? Lastly, I've always wanted to have my own kit to bleed brakes, useful for me, family etc Would this Sealey VS820 one be ok? http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sealey-VS820-Clutch-Bleeding-System/dp/B000ROARTI It states for a 42mm diameter cap, I'll try and measure it in a moment. Lastly - whilst I was searching around I've always wondered what the hell these two are with L and H on them ? (assumed something to do with AC) (excuse the mess )

The yellows on my one keep my wheels nice and filthy.

Fit it for goodness sakes !

Ah nice find there Alex (works with stainless steel ? - emailed them)

I told the insurance I had uprated pads, and iirc they are legal anyway. http://ebcbrakes.com/ece-r90/

Yep, that was just the previous place (Eurospec) which suggested that, however it turns out they either didn't bleed it in the correct order, and that they did this to my rear offside brake pipe when installing the Hosetechnik probably didn't help: 'Need' one of these now: http://www.eastwood.com/professional-brake-tubing-flaring-tool.html?reltype=2&parent_id=50692 I'll check the brake vacuum hose as well mate JUST in case.

'Definitely don't want to pay Nissan prices for a straight replacement'

Scorpion is quieter than the Cobra (I had the Scorpion first), both nicely built, sound similar but the Cobra is louder, just looking at the back box you'll see that.

I'm currently using Yellow Stuff (I preferred this to Red on my old car), even though my pedal feel at the moment is irritating me, once these are biting they are fantastic, no fade either. Not the same car but this is worth noting:

Must resist, plus I've just agreed to something from Adrian Chassis and brakes for me at the mo. (it's probably far more useful to the FI guys as Keyser mentioned)

Interesting piece of kit, I've not seen one before. I guess it's long gone by now ?

Just in case anyone is wondering how to adjust their pedal before fiddling around under there: 14mm spanner Pair of pliers (& maybe a little bit of rag so you don't damage the thread) Just by looking at it, if you reduce the visible thread in the clevis bit, that'll stiffen the pedal but you MUST be careful as done too much the brakes will bind, and you'll cause a big stink. Page 7 in the BR pdf manual: http://www.nicoclub.com/FSM/350Z/coupe/2004_Coupe+Roadster/BR.pdf

Well just a follow up on this. Sly said there was barely any trapped air in the system but it's been bled properly and was noticed last week that there was a small leak on the rear offside. So today it was discovered that the actual stainless steel pipe flare/end was damaged, which explained the leak. So for now, just an OEM line back on instead of the Hosetechnik one (due to how they are attached). The spongy feeling I'm getting was totally eradicated initially by adjusting the pedal but unfortunately the pads were binding, so he adjusted them a few more times but they still feeling spongy. The stopping power is ridiculous once they dig in but it's that initial travel which is peeing me off ! So I'll try to finely adjust the pedal first of all but the only other 2 things are possibly new master cylinder (or repair kit?), or even pads but I know the pads were fierce if I can set it just right. Anyway, grumble grumble

Yeah I'd rather do that as well, unless you are after a different shaped wheel of course.

Before you get them on, possible to weigh one? 😊

Damn, the price of these are good BUT is anyone else using them, and their thoughts so far ?

Yeah I get some of these calls as well, I wonder what'll be the effect of this ? I just refuse to answer my phone to numbers I don't have saved.

Rattle tends to be the ball joint in the compression (banana) arm in my experience, and the sound isn't that (imho). Plus when the joint end is knackered it doesn't affect the handling, at least not to start with. Knocks/clunks would either be the bushing in the compression arm or the drop links. Loads of threads as I'm sure you're aware. But you can easily grab a torch, stick your head under there and look around for any visual clues.

Also worth a try searching on google like this: site:350z-uk.com [whatever your searching for here] ex: site:350z-uk.com track day alignment site:my350z.com track day alignment