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Old 01-12-2009, 12:34 AM
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Default Any bolt on brake caliper upgrade with stock rotors?

I know everything but the track edition got the standard rotors. Is there a upgrade 4 piston caliper that would bolt on? Just a little more bite. I know Rotora made it for some other factory car. They used the stock rotor and just added a 4 piston caliper to it. Looks good and very cheap considering it's just a caliper.
Old 01-12-2009, 03:08 PM
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I've seen the Endless ones too but didn't say if they were for Brembo or non Brembo rotors. Anybody know if they are for non Brembo Brembo or available for both?
Old 01-13-2009, 05:44 AM
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Why would you think a 4 piston fixed caliper would privide " a little more bite" than a 2 piston floating or even a single piston properly designed caliper?
Old 01-13-2009, 11:14 AM
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why not just upgrade pads and rotors and lines for more "bite"? the factory non brembos are fine for streetdriving. if you trac, a well designed bbk is mandatory imho. if your going for looks... caliper covers are a nice alternatve : )
Old 01-15-2009, 12:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Chad68
I've seen the Endless ones too but didn't say if they were for Brembo or non Brembo rotors. Anybody know if they are for non Brembo Brembo or available for both?
brembo only
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I was actually going to make a thread about the same question, but with the 12"6 rotors off the 06-08. Since our rotors are that big, i thought maybe adding a 4piston caliper with pads and lines will be cheaper than buying a bbk. I dont know if anyone has done this or maybe just wait till the 370z comes out with their stock bbk like the g37. 14" 6pistons I think. Thanks
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http://fastbrakes.com/shop/product_i...oducts_id=1108 it uses the factory brembo rotors and is the cheapest BBK money can buy.
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The brembos are 12"8, just want to know if any fit the stock 12"6. Thanks tho
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Originally Posted by costilla
The brembos are 12"8, just want to know if any fit the stock 12"6. Thanks tho
nothing, the rotors are to narrow
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Originally Posted by terrasmak
nothing, the rotors are to narrow
I didn't know that, thanks again bro. Iguess i'll wait til they sell the 370z's bbk when it comes out.
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the car is out and the brakes are available...but they weigh a metric ton and some specialty parts are needed for install
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terrasmak, thank you very much for the info. exactly what I was looking for in a upgrade. relatively cheap and from a company thats been around. now I just need to get the money
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Originally Posted by Z1 Performance
the car is out and the brakes are available...but they weigh a metric ton and some specialty parts are needed for install
Thanks for the info
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