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BlehmCo Maxima Front Big Brake Kit

This kit uses easy-to-find, off the shelf ALL Nissan parts!  That way the next time you warp a rotor, or wear out the pads at an Auto X, track event, etc...you can just go to the local parts store and pick up replacement parts! Not many BBKs will allow you to do that!

So what's in this kit?

1. NEW OEM 12.6" 2004 Maxima Rotors (included in the Complete and Basic Kits)
2. Used/Rebuilt/Remanufactured 300ZX ALUMINUM calipers, hardware, pads, shims, etc (included in the Complete Kit).
3. Caliper relocation bracket
4. All hardware necessary to install (nuts, bolts, washers, etc.)
5. Goodridge Stainless Steel brake lines, certified to D.O.T. FMVSS test 106 (many of the brake kits out there don't have this)

As noted above, the kit is offered with and without the 300ZX calipers for those of you who already have some, or have a good source for them already. If you'd like me to source them for you, then prices are at the bottom of the page.

What are the benefits to this Big Brake Kit?

You guys already know the benefits of a big brake kit on your car, so I'll point out the original parts of this kit...

It uses a NISSAN rotor that's meant to fit on this suspension.  The offsets are correct so as not to cause huge wheel clearance issues, the hub bore is a perfect fit, and the wheel stud holes are a perfect fit.  It also doesn't rub on the control arms (at least not on 3rd or 5th gens).

As most of you know, the 300ZX calipers have a plethora of pad selections out there--WAY more than the Maxima does because of the performance enthusiast base.  You can go with Raybestos, Wagner, Axxis, or comparable pads for the street for a very reasonable price, or you can bump up to Hawk, Performance Friction, Porterfield, Ferodo, EBC, and many other higher performance pads for track days.  If you're in a pinch and need new pads "NOW!", simply drive to your nearest parts store and pick some up! They're extremely handy, as opposed to other aftermarket calipers where you usually have to order pads and wait a week for them to come in! These calipers are also designed for street use in that they have dust seals, pad shims to keep road noise to a minimum, easily obtainable rebuild kits, and all the other low maintenance benefits of a caliper designed for years of street use instead of a caliper designed to be rebuilt several times per race season.

The rotors are currently available through OEM sources (dealer), and you can also get blank, slotted, crossdrilled, or slotted and drilled from www.irotors.com. You have all kinds of choices and I will leave that up to you, but I DO NOT recommend crossdrilled rotors due to their tendency to crack. There is enough information in thousands of other places on these issues, so I won't bother repeating them.

What wheels will these fit under?

I have tried this kit with several wheels so you can get an indication of what will fit....
These kits DO NOT FIT UNDER THE STOCK 17" Maxima wheels!
So far, every aftermarket 17" and 18" wheel I have tried will fit, but the 17s get close on spoke clearance--depending on wheel design. I am currently trying to compile a database of all of the wheels that fit these kits to give you an idea, but the best way is to simply measure for yourself. I make no claims to wheel fittment, but for a general guess on if they will fit or not, use these measurements:

Measure 5 1/4" out from the center of the wheel to one of your spokes.   Now measure the distance from the surface of your stock rotors. If you have at least 2 1/2" of clearance here, then you should be fine with the kit. I can tell you for certain that 300ZX (Z32) wheels will NOT fit without a 1/2" spacer.

Now for some pics!

The installed kit:

For those that want to see more up close pics showing caliper clearance around the wheel and spokes, click here

And now for the part you're really interested in--prices!

Complete Kit: $765 + shipping

This kit is ready to bolt on, with the exception of brake fluid. This kit includes:

1. Remanufactured 300ZX Calipers
2. New OEM 2004 Maxima rotors
3. Custom Stainless Steel Brake lines--these lines are custom made to adapt the 300ZX caliper fittings to the Maxima hard line.
4. Caliper relocation brackets
5. All hardware necessary to install the kit

Basic kit: $440 + shipping

Note that this kit does NOT include the required calipers. I can get them if you wish, or you can supply them yourself. This kit includes:

1. New OEM 2004 Maxima rotors
2. Custom Stainless Steel Brake lines- These lines are custom made to adapt the 300ZX caliper fittings to the Maxima hard line.
3. Caliper relocation brackets
4. All hardware necessary to install the kit

Kit without Rotors: $200 + shipping

This is for those who want to source rotors, calipers, and pads themselves. This kit includes:

1. Custom Stainless Steel Brake lines--these lines are custom made to adapt the 300ZX caliper fittings to the Maxima hard line.
2. Caliper relocation brackets
3. All hardware necessary to install the kit (again, this kit does not include rotors or calipers)

Want me to source the 300ZX calipers for you? If so, then I can source just about anything you want:

1. Parts car pulls (cores)--whatever price I can find them. Current prices range from $150 to $250 per set
2. Cores rebuilt with OEM seal--core price, plus $60 ($30 of which is the rebuild kit). This price does NOT include new hardware. (Contact me if you want new hardware also)
3. Remanufactured calipers (loaded with generic semi-metallic pads, shims, pins, and hardware)--$350
4. I can also do powdercoating for $100 per pair on calipers. Please expect a few weeks of lead time if I have to order powder or calipers for you