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Old Jan 27, 2006 | 12:34 PM
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Are the rotors on an 06 the same as the 03-05?
Specifically the enthusiast model.
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Old Jan 27, 2006 | 12:38 PM
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no i believe the 06 models non brembo have bigger brakes now.
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Old Jan 27, 2006 | 04:43 PM
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Non track, non brembo:

2005 - Rotor diameter/thickness front is 11.65 x .95, rear is 11.50 x .63

2006 - Rotor diameter/thickness front is 12.59 x 1.10, rear is 12.13 x .63
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Old Jan 27, 2006 | 08:17 PM
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Does anyone know if the calipers and pads were changed too? I'm looking to upgrade to Hawk HPS pads on my 06 but can't find an 06 part number anywhere yet.
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Old Jan 27, 2006 | 09:24 PM
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what would you need to put the '06 brakes on an '05 (both non-brembo)...if the calipers and pads are the same, I wonder if there's a simple bracket adapter....I've decided not to buy a BBK b/c of the $$, this might be a cheaper solution.
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Old Jan 28, 2006 | 06:46 AM
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Originally Posted by first350
what would you need to put the '06 brakes on an '05 (both non-brembo)...if the calipers and pads are the same, I wonder if there's a simple bracket adapter....I've decided not to buy a BBK b/c of the $$, this might be a cheaper solution.
I'm quite sure the callipers and pads are different. I believe the fronts are now dual piston (both on the inside). Also, look at the difference in rotor width. The calipers would need to be redesigned to handle the extra width. BTW, the G35 had those brakes in '05. Maybe someone with a BBK will be selling their stockers. Better yet, maybe you can find a set of Brembos for sale.

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Old Jan 28, 2006 | 06:51 AM
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you just got the 2006 model and need rotors and pads alrdy?
must drive ALOT ahahha
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Old Jan 28, 2006 | 07:30 AM
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I believe the fronts are now dual piston (both on the inside).
For non track, non brembo: 2005 has dual caliper pistons on the front, the 2006 has single caliper pistons.
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Old Jan 28, 2006 | 10:30 AM
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Originally Posted by mutock
For non track, non brembo: 2005 has dual caliper pistons on the front, the 2006 has single caliper pistons.
Nope - Other way around - Do you really think they'd go to a larger brake, and reduce the caliper count

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Old Jan 28, 2006 | 12:12 PM
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I sure do....you can't contest the facts.
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Old Jan 28, 2006 | 12:28 PM
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The 05 non-brembo front/rear is one piston, I'm fairly certain of it.
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Old Jan 28, 2006 | 02:35 PM
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The 05 non-brembo front/rear is one piston, I'm fairly certain of it.
And you'd be 1/2 wrong...
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Old Jan 28, 2006 | 02:44 PM
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Originally Posted by mutock
And you'd be 1/2 wrong...
You sure that's not a typo? The 03's and 04's have single piston. It doesn't seem likely that they would add them for 05 then take them back to single for 06.
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Originally Posted by mutock
And you'd be 1/2 wrong...
He's wrong. Notice that the front description is plural - Pistons. Pistons, means more than one. I've looked at the brakes on the 05 and 06, and 06 is two pistons both located on the inside, earlier is one piston, also located on the inside.

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Old Jan 28, 2006 | 03:09 PM
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so 03-04 are 1 piston and 05+ are 2 pistons??
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Old Jan 28, 2006 | 03:19 PM
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they are all 1 piston
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Old Jan 28, 2006 | 03:31 PM
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He's wrong. Notice that the front description is plural - Pistons. Pistons, means more than one. I've looked at the brakes on the 05 and 06, and 06 is two pistons both located on the inside, earlier is one piston, also located on the inside.
Of course, that's always a possibility.

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Old Jan 28, 2006 | 03:58 PM
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You sure that's not a typo?
No, I just copied it from a technical breakdown of the 2005 Z. I've got a 2006, or I'd run out and check.
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Old Jan 28, 2006 | 04:13 PM
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Here's the source of my postings that I here-to-fore believed to be accurate:

http://www.nissanhelp.com/Models/200...ifications.htm

http://www.nissanhelp.com/Models/200...ifications.htm

If there's any spec here that is known to be incorrect, lets uncover it so we can use these specs with confidence (albeit redlined).

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Old Jan 28, 2006 | 05:16 PM
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so 2006 is 2 piston and 2005 and earlier are 1 piston????
whats the conclusion?
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