Thinking about swapping to Brembo calipers. Positives versus negatives. What's involved?

 

Straight forward piece for piece swap; rotors, calipers, brake lines all bolt in. Rear shields will need trimming and a good power bleed.

Advantage(s)-slightly better stopping power (or, not quite as much as one would think but still an improvement) but what you pick up up is greater heat rejection giving extended heavy running (track, etc) before fade.

There’s also a slightly better selection of track suitable pads for Brembo calipers.

 

Thanks, sounds like a plan.

 

Thread pitch on the rear caliper bolts is different as well. Can't remember the details, but it's not too expensive to get a set from the dealer (or McMaster or a high-end fastener retailer).

 

Here's everything you need to know for the swap:

https://my350z.com/forum/brakes-and-...bo-brakes.html

 

Not meaning to dissuade (I swapped and could not be happier) just posting "negatives" to be aware of:
Wheel selection: More limited since you have to clear larger/thicker calipers/rotors. The stock 17's will fit but some aftermarkets will have issues. Your factory spare becomes useless and you'll need to source a factory brembo car spare if you run with one.
Cost: Goes without saying but you're looking at anywhere from $1k-4k for parts depending on quality for everything.
Weight: I never bothered to measure before and after but I'm sure there's a few lbs and its unsprung/rotational so not ideal.

 

Did Nissan really design two different factory Spares (one Brembo and one Non-Brembo)? I was under the impression the spare would clear both caliper/rotor types. If that's the case, I'll need to replace my spare. Glad I have AAA roadside.
Now if you're full blown "race-car" mode, then you shouldn't even have your spare or roadside kit in the trunk. Save that weight!
-Icer

 

They did, iirc non-brembo comes with a 16x4 spare and I know the rear wheel is a major issue with clearance, I can't remember if the front clears, but I tested it and without a doubt the 16 contacts the rear caliper.
They made a 17x4 for brembo and Nissan seems to have switched to that as a standard in a lot of later models.