Z1 2 piece install problem

Sway · 11-17-2017, 07:05 PM

So I’ve changed out probably 50 rotors in my life time and never had a problem. But I can’t get these rear 2piece rotors to fit, has anyone installed them and had a problem? I can’t see what it’s hitting and I think it might be the brake shoes themselves... e-brake is all the way down idk what gives

fryzia23 · 11-17-2017, 07:30 PM

When you try old rotor does it go back in with no problem?

k67p67 · 11-17-2017, 08:23 PM

Please elaborate. Is the bolt pattern correct? Is the center bore correct? Did you get the correct rotors (Sport/Akebono)?

Jhill · 11-18-2017, 12:13 AM

Ok well you didn't specify front or rear or give any real detail of your issue but it sounds like your having issues getting the rear over the parking brake shoes?

Is so then you need to turn the ratchet adjuster in until you can fit the rotors over the drum pads.

Spooler · 11-18-2017, 01:47 AM

If you are talking about the rear rotors, you will need to adjust the e-brake shoes. This will allow the top-hat to slide over the shoes. Once you get it on, you will then need to adjust the e-brake shoes again for proper operation. So, adjust the star wheel as needed.

Sway · 11-18-2017, 11:12 AM

Old rotors fit fine, I did specify rear sorry it wasn’t clear. I didn’t know they could be adjusted... when I look from different angles it doesn’t look like it’s hitting the shoes but maybe it is... bolt pattern is fine it just barely goes on maybe 1/4” .... I’ll have to look up how to adjust up rear shoes. I knew it had to be something I was missing, never had to adjust rear shoes before

Sway · 11-18-2017, 11:13 AM

Oh and thanks everyone! I’ll update if it works!

Sway · 11-18-2017, 01:49 PM

It worked! Thanks again! Sorry for my ignorance haha

Spooler · 11-18-2017, 04:20 PM

The only dumb question is the one that was not asked. Glad to be of service.

11-17-2017, 07:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
Sway Track Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: TX Posts: 697 Drives: 2018 GTR Rep Power: 37870	Z1 2 piece install problem So I’ve changed out probably 50 rotors in my life time and never had a problem. But I can’t get these rear 2piece rotors to fit, has anyone installed them and had a problem? I can’t see what it’s hitting and I think it might be the brake shoes themselves... e-brake is all the way down idk what gives __________________ - White 2018 GTR FBO+E85 - Check out my old build thread: Sway’s Journal-Hitomi ~Live and let live!~

11-17-2017, 08:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
k67p67 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA Posts: 290 Drives: 2017 Nismo Tech 6MT Rep Power: 3936	Please elaborate. Is the bolt pattern correct? Is the center bore correct? Did you get the correct rotors (Sport/Akebono)? 1st likes this. __________________ 2017 370Z Nismo Tech 6MT Work \| Motordyne \| Powertrix \| Swift \| Michelin \| Takeda \| Hotchkis \| RJM \| Voodoo13 \| SPL \| SPC \| Z1 Motorsports \| ZSpeed \| Morimoto \| Craft Square \| Hawk Performance \| Kanjo Spec.D \| Raceseng

11-18-2017, 12:13 AM	#4 (permalink)
Jhill Track Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: San jose Posts: 846 Drives: 2013 370z sport Rep Power: 3384	Ok well you didn't specify front or rear or give any real detail of your issue but it sounds like your having issues getting the rear over the parking brake shoes? Is so then you need to turn the ratchet adjuster in until you can fit the rotors over the drum pads. Sway likes this.

11-18-2017, 01:47 AM	#5 (permalink)
Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 13,512 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684391	If you are talking about the rear rotors, you will need to adjust the e-brake shoes. This will allow the top-hat to slide over the shoes. Once you get it on, you will then need to adjust the e-brake shoes again for proper operation. So, adjust the star wheel as needed. gomer_110, Sway and jchammond like this.

11-18-2017, 11:12 AM	#6 (permalink)
Sway Track Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: TX Posts: 697 Drives: 2018 GTR Rep Power: 37870	Old rotors fit fine, I did specify rear sorry it wasn’t clear. I didn’t know they could be adjusted... when I look from different angles it doesn’t look like it’s hitting the shoes but maybe it is... bolt pattern is fine it just barely goes on maybe 1/4” .... I’ll have to look up how to adjust up rear shoes. I knew it had to be something I was missing, never had to adjust rear shoes before __________________ - White 2018 GTR FBO+E85 - Check out my old build thread: Sway’s Journal-Hitomi ~Live and let live!~

11-17-2017, 07:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
fryzia23 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: new jersey Posts: 447 Drives: 2011 MB 370Z NISMO Rep Power: 475	When you try old rotor does it go back in with no problem?

11-18-2017, 11:13 AM	#7 (permalink)
Sway Track Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: TX Posts: 697 Drives: 2018 GTR Rep Power: 37870	Oh and thanks everyone! I’ll update if it works! __________________ - White 2018 GTR FBO+E85 - Check out my old build thread: Sway’s Journal-Hitomi ~Live and let live!~

11-18-2017, 01:49 PM	#8 (permalink)
Sway Track Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: TX Posts: 697 Drives: 2018 GTR Rep Power: 37870	It worked! Thanks again! Sorry for my ignorance haha Canolinumber1 likes this. __________________ - White 2018 GTR FBO+E85 - Check out my old build thread: Sway’s Journal-Hitomi ~Live and let live!~

11-18-2017, 04:20 PM	#9 (permalink)
Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 13,512 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684391	The only dumb question is the one that was not asked. Glad to be of service. Sway and wideglideleon like this.

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