The Dat-side Posted May 16, 2010 Report Share Posted May 16, 2010 So the time has come for new pads and I have no idea which year my struts are from. The PO did the swap, is there a way to tell with out removing the pads and looking at them. I don't have the time in the near future. Is there a part number on the caliper? A certain shape that will tell me the rough years? Any side by side photos of the different years? From what I gather ther was a '79-81 and a '82-83 type of struts/brakes. Is this right? Quote Link to comment
SHADY280 Posted May 17, 2010 Report Share Posted May 17, 2010 from what ive come across, they are all the same on the fronts. the rear is what differs in those year combos Quote Link to comment
The Dat-side Posted May 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2010 from what ive come across, they are all the same on the fronts. the rear is what differs in those year combos I suppose I should listen to you since you have 4 ZXs. I'd like to get some more input. The autoshop had two PN one for 79 and one for 82. So WTW? Quote Link to comment
yello620 Posted May 17, 2010 Report Share Posted May 17, 2010 Look them up on rockauto.com. They have pictures of almost all of the parts, might help. It is also useful for cross-referencing part numbers. Quote Link to comment
Duncan Posted May 20, 2010 Report Share Posted May 20, 2010 Look them up on rockauto.com. They have pictures of almost all of the parts, might help. It is also useful for cross-referencing part numbers. Just a guess here, but I *think* the ZX model wasn't until '81-'82 or so. The '79's are Z's and *probably* not what you have. Quote Link to comment
thisismatt Posted May 20, 2010 Report Share Posted May 20, 2010 Just a guess here, but I *think* the ZX model wasn't until '81-'82 or so. The '79's are Z's and *probably* not what you have. The 280z was 1975-1978, the 280zx was 79-83. There's no overlap for all intents & purposes, and the 280z struts/brakes are not a bolt-on for the 510 so nobody uses them. Quote Link to comment
nickelNdime Posted July 5, 2010 Report Share Posted July 5, 2010 is there a difference in the zx turbo model as far as the front strut assemblies and brakes?can the turbo fronts be used in a 510 Quote Link to comment
Papi Chulo Posted July 20, 2010 Report Share Posted July 20, 2010 can the turbo fronts be used in a 510 yes Quote Link to comment
SSS510 Posted July 28, 2010 Report Share Posted July 28, 2010 the 280z struts/brakes are not a bolt-on for the 510 so nobody uses them. I have 280ZX struts on both my 510's Very common brake upgrade but Mods are required in order to use them. But very well worth the effort cause stock 510 brakes REALLY SUCK! Quote Link to comment
thisismatt Posted July 28, 2010 Report Share Posted July 28, 2010 I have 280ZX struts on both my 510's Very common brake upgrade but Mods are required in order to use them. But very well worth the effort cause stock 510 brakes REALLY SUCK! 280z. Quote Link to comment
SSS510 Posted July 28, 2010 Report Share Posted July 28, 2010 280z. My bad didn't notice the X was missing! :sweat: Quote Link to comment
thisismatt Posted July 28, 2010 Report Share Posted July 28, 2010 My bad didn't notice the X was missing! :sweat: isokay! 2 Quote Link to comment
The Dat-side Posted July 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2010 Ok so a bit ago I bought both types of 280zx pads, early model and late model. Turns out I have the early model. the top two are the early (78-80 I think) and bottom two are late (81-83) the only difference I can tell is the hump and the metal tab on the late model. Don't see why they wouldn't interchange. Quote Link to comment
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