jaredperry Posted September 23, 2014 Report Share Posted September 23, 2014 Do you want to upgrade your brakes without purchasing bigger wheels? Do you want to retain your 13” wheels? Do you want to keep your 510 strut assemblies? No problem!! This Stainless Steel adapter will fit to your stock 510-strut assembly without modification. You can even retain your OEM 17mm mounting bolts if you wish. The 3/8” Stainless, CNC’d adapters have custom spacers TIG welded to the assembly. The adapter is a direct bolt on using Grade 8 hardware and self locking nuts. The Rotors are also available if desired. The vented rotors are machined to fit the 510 OEM Spindle. Please inquire for pricing or if there are any further questions. Quote Link to comment
q-tip Posted September 23, 2014 Report Share Posted September 23, 2014 This is a pretty good idea you got here Quote Link to comment
flatcat19 Posted September 23, 2014 Report Share Posted September 23, 2014 Option of these adapters and calipers for 280zx struts? 1 Quote Link to comment
jaredperry Posted September 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2014 flatcat19, These adapters can be made for any set up. I personally dont own a 280 strut for an adapter to be mucket up on, but I dont forsee it being difficult at all. The one and only concern I do have is the spindle / hub dimensions and the wheel combo. This current set up is great because you get vented rotors, an option for great calipers and the ability to keep the 13" wheels all by retaining your stock 510 strut assembly! Quote Link to comment
q-tip Posted September 25, 2014 Report Share Posted September 25, 2014 The whole point of using 280zx strut assemblies is to get vented rotors and a larger spindle diameter. The addition of the better calipers would be nice to have on the zx struts. Km curious to see if a rotor change would be necessary though Quote Link to comment
flatcat19 Posted September 26, 2014 Report Share Posted September 26, 2014 OR...some of us never had a 510 or 510 struts. I do like those calipers. Quote Link to comment
jaredperry Posted September 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2014 Someone fork over a 280 strut and hub assembly so we can measure and make it happen then. ha ha Quote Link to comment
q-tip Posted September 26, 2014 Report Share Posted September 26, 2014 If I had an extra set :lol: Quote Link to comment
char1ie Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 Jaredperry, I know the thread is a few months old but have sent you a mwssage about the brackets. How much does it space the caliper out, and what Willwood caliper is it designed for? Also what disc are you using? Thanks, Charlie Quote Link to comment
Yealla510 Posted January 3, 2015 Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 I like the idea what make and model and year. And add more pictures Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted January 3, 2015 Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 The original post is for an adapter for the stock 510 strut to allow a larger caliper, and the big thing, (to some) is allowing it to clear and use the stock 13" rims. The caliper used isn't mentioned, or I missed it and the vented rotors are custom make and will be hard to find when replacing. Most people replace the 510 strut with a 280zx strut* which has larger bearings, a huge caliper, vented rotors and is shorter for the usual lowering of the vehicle ride height. Parts are at any auto parts store. This is the usual road to go, but the caliper is a tight fit inside a 13" rim. Most want a 14" rim anyway for the tire choices available. * Note here that the 280z and the 280zx struts are nothing the same and do not fit the 510. The 280z caliper uses a solid old style rotor. Quote Link to comment
scooter Posted January 28, 2015 Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 what wilwood calipers fit your brackets? Quote Link to comment
demo243 Posted February 6, 2015 Report Share Posted February 6, 2015 What Rotors do you start with? Interested in this. Want to keep my 510 struts and 13s but upgrade my brakes Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted February 6, 2015 Report Share Posted February 6, 2015 Make sure you check the clearance. Thirteen inch rim does not leave much room for a larger caliper. Quote Link to comment
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