DIY: Akebono BBK Installation on 03-07 G/Z
07-20-2009, 09:28 PM
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Ended up cutting down the length of the OEM Bolt and it works. Also I have the Infiniti Kit, and bled the System 3 times and I still have an intial soft pedal. A good friend has both the 370Z and G37S and said the Nissan Akebono Calipers are much better in regard to feel. Is this true?
07-21-2009, 03:56 AM
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Ended up cutting down the length of the OEM Bolt and it works. Also I have the Infiniti Kit, and bled the System 3 times and I still have an intial soft pedal. A good friend has both the 370Z and G37S and said the Nissan Akebono Calipers are much better in regard to feel. Is this true?
I drove my 370z and my brother's G37S back to back several times, there wasn't a noticeable difference.
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07-21-2009, 04:02 AM
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Ended up cutting down the length of the OEM Bolt and it works. Also I have the Infiniti Kit, and bled the System 3 times and I still have an intial soft pedal. A good friend has both the 370Z and G37S and said the Nissan Akebono Calipers are much better in regard to feel. Is this true?
09-01-2009, 02:49 PM
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Tried to test fit my kit today, and I could NOT get the front caliper bolts loose to pull the stock caliper off. I sprayed it about 4 times with PB blaster, AND used my impact wrench and couldn't get it to even loosen up. Anyone have any tricks or tips to help get those bolts loose?? Thanks in advance.
-Paul
-Paul
09-01-2009, 03:32 PM
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Tried to test fit my kit today, and I could NOT get the front caliper bolts loose to pull the stock caliper off. I sprayed it about 4 times with PB blaster, AND used my impact wrench and couldn't get it to even loosen up. Anyone have any tricks or tips to help get those bolts loose?? Thanks in advance.
-Paul
-Paul
09-04-2009, 08:49 AM
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I find it hard to believe that a Air Impact can't get those off. I can do it with my hands and hand tools. Could you be trying a air rachet not a impact? If so, most of those only do around 50lb of TQ and that's not near enough to get those off.
Like some have said. Breaker bar. Or a PIPE that can slip over your rachet.
Like some have said. Breaker bar. Or a PIPE that can slip over your rachet.
09-04-2009, 09:38 AM
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Yeup it was definitely my impact wrench/gun. I couldn't believe it either. Usually it takes like two hits or less and the bolts are loose. But it wouldn't budge. I'll try the breaker bar again I guess. Otherwise I'll try the torch....? Or take it to the dealer to see if they can get em : /
Just painted my calipers yesterday. They came out WAAAYYY better than I thought they would. They look like they were powdercoated. I took some pictures, and I'm going to type up another DIY for caliper painting. Can't wait to get the decals on and get them installed.
Just painted my calipers yesterday. They came out WAAAYYY better than I thought they would. They look like they were powdercoated. I took some pictures, and I'm going to type up another DIY for caliper painting. Can't wait to get the decals on and get them installed.
09-25-2009, 10:01 PM
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how long does this take? I have everything sitting in my closet waiting to do this but afraid to start and it take more than 4+ hrs. I've done entire brake swaps on civics drum to disk and have a good amount of mechanical knowledge, I do all my own maintenance and work on my street bike as well... I've repinned the entire wiring harness of a couple cars etc. I haven't done anything with the 350z braking system and the 2 bleeders per caliper is foreign to me.
09-28-2009, 10:17 AM
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how long does this take? I have everything sitting in my closet waiting to do this but afraid to start and it take more than 4+ hrs. I've done entire brake swaps on civics drum to disk and have a good amount of mechanical knowledge, I do all my own maintenance and work on my street bike as well... I've repinned the entire wiring harness of a couple cars etc. I haven't done anything with the 350z braking system and the 2 bleeders per caliper is foreign to me.
10-26-2009, 06:26 AM
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Nice write up. I am looking to perform an BBK upgrade to my Z; however, I am currently contemplating brands (e.g. APC, Brembo, Megan Racing, etc.). How long did it take you to complete the install?
11-06-2009, 09:44 AM
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A couple of hours, basic hand tools needed. Like I said before, the most difficult part is cutting or removing the dust shields and removing the rear rotors. Besides that it's just a remove and replace operation.
01-16-2010, 07:27 AM
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Great DIY. Though one big warning to others.
Draining your system completely is a big NO NO. Close off the lines, do not drain them, then bleed them once they are reconnected to the new calipers. ABS systems have a lot of passages and your Master Cylinder and draining it completely you could get air the system and never be able to get it out without professional equipment.
Also the front Dust shields can be unbolted (4 bolts if I recall). No need to cut them off.
Draining your system completely is a big NO NO. Close off the lines, do not drain them, then bleed them once they are reconnected to the new calipers. ABS systems have a lot of passages and your Master Cylinder and draining it completely you could get air the system and never be able to get it out without professional equipment.
Also the front Dust shields can be unbolted (4 bolts if I recall). No need to cut them off.
01-28-2010, 06:30 AM
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To get the front rotors without hammering away there is a small screw with a spacer attached to the rotor remove it with a socket wrench slide off the spacer and screw back in the hole and the screw will push the rotor off without any hassle Today i start on the rears 
Hope this helps
Hope this helps
02-22-2010, 09:08 AM
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hey i just received my kit... now as soon as weather gets better i will try to do the instal... its a great write up definately good reference to look at while i do it... also i noticed i think i m missing some pins... i guess the vendor forgot to ship it, but i contacted them lets see what happens.. but i think it should be a cheap piece that i can get it at auto shops... lets hope its not something too expensinve...
btw this is the piece thats missing,... any idea where i can get this?
btw this is the piece thats missing,... any idea where i can get this?