[Roadsters] 240Z rear brake drums fit? (was "Re: A few questions")

[Mike H.]

This subject came up at a good time for me. I need new ones and I'm thinking
of going to these
drums also. Does anyone have these adaptor plates already made up? I could
consult my local machine shops to make them, but I thought I would check the
list.
Mike Hudson - Stroker / 5-Speed

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Sent: Tuesday, March 11, 2008 2:03 PM
Subject: [Roadsters] 240Z rear brake drums fit? (was "Re: A few questions")


> I did a quick Search in the 311s.org forums on "240Z drum*". Found 11
matches, but this should answer your basic question:
>
> "The Z drums will bolt right up with out any modifications using an
adapter plate which contains the correct boss and counterbore on the
backside. I'm going to get the pair of adapters machined on the lathe in the
new year."
>
> Here's a link to a drawing of the adapter:
>
> <http://www.311s.org/pmwiki-311/pmwiki.php?n=TechSection.240zModDrawing>
>
> Early roadsters had steel drums. To use the 240Z drums, you need to modify
or replace the backing plates.
>
> Pete "no running roadster, but quick with Search!"
> [snip[
>
> > Second, does anyone know if the rear aluminum drums are the same as on
an
> > early 240Z?  Saw some on Craigslist and thought about picking them up.
>
> > Thanks!
> > Greg Burrows