Fitting R33 GTSt front calipers to Series 2 RSFourS - GT-R Register - Official Nissan Skyline and GTR Owners Club forum

LozGT · 16th May 2011, 07:54 AM

I was hoping that somebody had some experience of fitting R33 GTSt front calipers to a Series 2 RSFourS. Do I need to change much? I think they pretty much bolt straight on but are the brake line connectors the same?

I would really appreciate any advice or hints and tips on this subject.

Cheers

R32 Combat · 16th May 2011, 07:10 PM

Also, if anyone has any info about the pipes required to fit the rears, that would also be cool.

Andy_P · 16th May 2011, 07:24 PM

You'll need some inserts to go into the mounting holes....bolts are different sizes.
Otherwise pretty straight forward.
The lines are slightly different arrangement but I'd definately suggest adding some braided lines.....help a lot!

RSVFOUR · 16th May 2011, 09:54 PM

As you both have the Rs four s I would expect things to bolt on ok - the stock s brakes are different to a seroes 1

even on the series 1 cars any skyline brakes seem to fit (obviously discs have to be the right size for the caliper)

Re caliper bolts - They are a few different sizes bolts and threads Eaiest way is to get the calipers complete with bolts

Ive fitted 33 34 and APs to Stageas . Braided hoses are always a good idea If you are uprating the brakes. Not always needed but a good idea

LozGT · 16th May 2011, 09:56 PM

Thank you Mr P. Are you saying that the bolts on the standard Stagea front calipers are smaller than the mounting bolts holes on the GTSt calipers - so I will need some inserts to make up the difference? That shouldn't be a problem. Where do you recommend to purchase braided lines?

It's always tricky this sort of thing - well the information gathering anyway. I was talking to someone else this morning who said that everything just bolted on. I guess I will know for sure when I come to do it. Mr P - did you perform this conversion yourself recently?

Thank you Brian - I was typing when you posted your information - I will see what's what when I come to do it. The only reason I want to up-rate the brakes is so that I know I have more capability. I drive in a more family style these days and will probably never need better brakes...

stag-boy · 16th May 2011, 10:14 PM

im finding that under heavy braking i get a not too heavy but noticable shaking, is this because it has small discs? (compared to the cars size)
and would uprating the discs and pads make a marked difference or a transfer/uprating would be better? as you are discussing?
or just live with it?

forgive me for sounding ignorant but i'm a bit of a novice still.

LozGT · 17th May 2011, 11:48 AM

The shaking you describe sounds like something out of round/warped to me. This is more likely to be warped discs - this can happen with age and is not necessarily indicative of a fault. Replacing/up-rating them would sort this out. Although once upon a time I remember buying some front discs for my GTSt and they were warped to start with - they were a budget disc but I didn't expect them to be warped.

Just out of interest - is it 'disc' or 'disk'?

R32 Combat · 17th May 2011, 12:17 PM

It's disc as opposed to disk'ette'

LozGT · 17th May 2011, 04:32 PM

You're right - a disk or diskette is a magnetic storage medium....

A disc is a disc....

stag-boy · 17th May 2011, 07:21 PM

okay thats not the end of the world.
id better add decent pads and discs to the list

R32 Combat · 27th May 2011, 05:54 PM

I'm using R33 GTSt pipes to accompany the R33 GTSt rear calipers.

Simpling reallyfold over the heindslab doorstarting.

LozGT · 27th May 2011, 09:53 PM

It's very inconvenient having to use different brake pipes... I may go for braided lines. Can anyone recommend a good place to get some?

R32 Combat · 28th May 2011, 06:22 AM

Personally, I'd use standard pipes because that have the correct pipe clamps for security, or get nismo pipes because that are perfect.

LozGT · 28th May 2011, 08:06 AM

Maybe I will stick with those pipes for peace.....of mind

Now to find some front pipes. I don't want to change the rears yet....

RSVFOUR · 28th May 2011, 05:01 PM

Ive got nismo braided hoses on mine front and rear - fitted perfectly

16th May 2011, 07:54 AM	#1 (permalink)
LozGT LozGT is ... GTR Register User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Seaton Cumbria Cars owned: R33 GTSt, R33 GTR, Avensis Tourer, Stagea RSfourS Posts: 311	Fitting R33 GTSt front calipers to Series 2 RSFourS I was hoping that somebody had some experience of fitting R33 GTSt front calipers to a Series 2 RSFourS. Do I need to change much? I think they pretty much bolt straight on but are the brake line connectors the same? I would really appreciate any advice or hints and tips on this subject. Cheers __________________

16th May 2011, 07:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
R32 Combat R32 Combat is in limbo Spannering again. Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Berkshire Cars owned: R33 GTR Posts: 7,560	Also, if anyone has any info about the pipes required to fit the rears, that would also be cool. __________________ SKYLAB FUSION. The 3rd generation torque split controller for the ultimate driving experience. This replaces your old G-Sensor for a digital, faster responding, unit along with offering the driver the ability to alter the balance of the cars 4WD power delivery for the optimum balance. A free fitting service is available at Skylab HQ, which is postcode RG19 Only £229. plus £10 p&p worldwide tracked postage Also available in the GTROC online shop To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

16th May 2011, 07:24 PM	#3 (permalink)
Andy_P Andy_P is 516atf...MENTAL!! GTR Register User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kent Cars owned: R33 gtst Posts: 344	You'll need some inserts to go into the mounting holes....bolts are different sizes. Otherwise pretty straight forward. The lines are slightly different arrangement but I'd definately suggest adding some braided lines.....help a lot! __________________

16th May 2011, 09:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
RSVFOUR RSVFOUR is has actually finished his 32GTR Chairman Stagea Owners Cl Join Date: May 2006 Location: Jap perfomance mag Nov 2010 Cars owned: RB26 Stagea , Brabus SLK,1973 Porsche 911 T Posts: 3,338	As you both have the Rs four s I would expect things to bolt on ok - the stock s brakes are different to a seroes 1 even on the series 1 cars any skyline brakes seem to fit (obviously discs have to be the right size for the caliper) Re caliper bolts - They are a few different sizes bolts and threads Eaiest way is to get the calipers complete with bolts Ive fitted 33 34 and APs to Stageas . Braided hoses are always a good idea If you are uprating the brakes. Not always needed but a good idea __________________

16th May 2011, 09:56 PM	#5 (permalink)
LozGT LozGT is ... GTR Register User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Seaton Cumbria Cars owned: R33 GTSt, R33 GTR, Avensis Tourer, Stagea RSfourS Posts: 311	Thank you Mr P. Are you saying that the bolts on the standard Stagea front calipers are smaller than the mounting bolts holes on the GTSt calipers - so I will need some inserts to make up the difference? That shouldn't be a problem. Where do you recommend to purchase braided lines? It's always tricky this sort of thing - well the information gathering anyway. I was talking to someone else this morning who said that everything just bolted on. I guess I will know for sure when I come to do it. Mr P - did you perform this conversion yourself recently? Thank you Brian - I was typing when you posted your information - I will see what's what when I come to do it. The only reason I want to up-rate the brakes is so that I know I have more capability. I drive in a more family style these days and will probably never need better brakes... __________________ Last edited by LozGT; 16th May 2011 at 09:59 PM..

16th May 2011, 10:14 PM	#6 (permalink)
stag-boy stag-boy is unaware they can edit their status GTR Register Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: South East Essex Posts: 30	im finding that under heavy braking i get a not too heavy but noticable shaking, is this because it has small discs? (compared to the cars size) and would uprating the discs and pads make a marked difference or a transfer/uprating would be better? as you are discussing? or just live with it? forgive me for sounding ignorant but i'm a bit of a novice still. __________________

17th May 2011, 11:48 AM	#7 (permalink)
LozGT LozGT is ... GTR Register User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Seaton Cumbria Cars owned: R33 GTSt, R33 GTR, Avensis Tourer, Stagea RSfourS Posts: 311	The shaking you describe sounds like something out of round/warped to me. This is more likely to be warped discs - this can happen with age and is not necessarily indicative of a fault. Replacing/up-rating them would sort this out. Although once upon a time I remember buying some front discs for my GTSt and they were warped to start with - they were a budget disc but I didn't expect them to be warped. Just out of interest - is it 'disc' or 'disk'? __________________

17th May 2011, 12:17 PM	#8 (permalink)
R32 Combat R32 Combat is in limbo Spannering again. Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Berkshire Cars owned: R33 GTR Posts: 7,560	It's disc as opposed to disk'ette' __________________ SKYLAB FUSION. The 3rd generation torque split controller for the ultimate driving experience. This replaces your old G-Sensor for a digital, faster responding, unit along with offering the driver the ability to alter the balance of the cars 4WD power delivery for the optimum balance. A free fitting service is available at Skylab HQ, which is postcode RG19 Only £229. plus £10 p&p worldwide tracked postage Also available in the GTROC online shop To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

17th May 2011, 04:32 PM	#9 (permalink)
LozGT LozGT is ... GTR Register User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Seaton Cumbria Cars owned: R33 GTSt, R33 GTR, Avensis Tourer, Stagea RSfourS Posts: 311	You're right - a disk or diskette is a magnetic storage medium.... A disc is a disc.... __________________

17th May 2011, 07:21 PM	#10 (permalink)
stag-boy stag-boy is unaware they can edit their status GTR Register Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: South East Essex Posts: 30	okay thats not the end of the world. id better add decent pads and discs to the list __________________

27th May 2011, 05:54 PM	#11 (permalink)
R32 Combat R32 Combat is in limbo Spannering again. Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Berkshire Cars owned: R33 GTR Posts: 7,560	I'm using R33 GTSt pipes to accompany the R33 GTSt rear calipers. Simpling reallyfold over the heindslab doorstarting. __________________ SKYLAB FUSION. The 3rd generation torque split controller for the ultimate driving experience. This replaces your old G-Sensor for a digital, faster responding, unit along with offering the driver the ability to alter the balance of the cars 4WD power delivery for the optimum balance. A free fitting service is available at Skylab HQ, which is postcode RG19 Only £229. plus £10 p&p worldwide tracked postage Also available in the GTROC online shop To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

27th May 2011, 09:53 PM	#12 (permalink)
LozGT LozGT is ... GTR Register User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Seaton Cumbria Cars owned: R33 GTSt, R33 GTR, Avensis Tourer, Stagea RSfourS Posts: 311	It's very inconvenient having to use different brake pipes... I may go for braided lines. Can anyone recommend a good place to get some? __________________

28th May 2011, 06:22 AM	#13 (permalink)
R32 Combat R32 Combat is in limbo Spannering again. Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Berkshire Cars owned: R33 GTR Posts: 7,560	Personally, I'd use standard pipes because that have the correct pipe clamps for security, or get nismo pipes because that are perfect. __________________ SKYLAB FUSION. The 3rd generation torque split controller for the ultimate driving experience. This replaces your old G-Sensor for a digital, faster responding, unit along with offering the driver the ability to alter the balance of the cars 4WD power delivery for the optimum balance. A free fitting service is available at Skylab HQ, which is postcode RG19 Only £229. plus £10 p&p worldwide tracked postage Also available in the GTROC online shop To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

28th May 2011, 08:06 AM	#14 (permalink)
LozGT LozGT is ... GTR Register User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Seaton Cumbria Cars owned: R33 GTSt, R33 GTR, Avensis Tourer, Stagea RSfourS Posts: 311	Maybe I will stick with those pipes for peace.....of mind Now to find some front pipes. I don't want to change the rears yet.... __________________

28th May 2011, 05:01 PM	#15 (permalink)
RSVFOUR RSVFOUR is has actually finished his 32GTR Chairman Stagea Owners Cl Join Date: May 2006 Location: Jap perfomance mag Nov 2010 Cars owned: RB26 Stagea , Brabus SLK,1973 Porsche 911 T Posts: 3,338	Ive got nismo braided hoses on mine front and rear - fitted perfectly __________________

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