Finally got Brembo Brakes... Off an R35...
08-12-2009, 10:27 AM
#121
Nice, can't wait to see the finished product. I hate seeing so many negative responses.
May I just ask for some explanation, just because recently at a local get together we were comparing brakes, GTR next to a 370z sport, and they looked almost identical in size, rotors and calipers. What exactly is superior about the GTR hardware that you couldn't find on a same size kit elsewhere? People keep flaming you and telling you that you should have gotten an aftermarket kit, please understand that is not what I am trying to do, but can you just explain why this is a better route other than just because it's from an R35?
May I just ask for some explanation, just because recently at a local get together we were comparing brakes, GTR next to a 370z sport, and they looked almost identical in size, rotors and calipers. What exactly is superior about the GTR hardware that you couldn't find on a same size kit elsewhere? People keep flaming you and telling you that you should have gotten an aftermarket kit, please understand that is not what I am trying to do, but can you just explain why this is a better route other than just because it's from an R35?
08-12-2009, 02:37 PM
#122
I originally wanted an endless setup f/r, but this could not be had below $7k (roughly,
more like $7.75k). I purchased the r35 setup for about 60% of this price. Cost was a
factor, as was the concept of having a really unique setup when I'm done. I will be able
to use all rotors and pads made for the r35 which will cut down on future cost.
The setup from Nissan is roughly $11k complete, so there is also some exclusivity derived
due to pricepoint. Clearly I cannot define exactly why this is better perse... but you get
the idea. I find it interesting you compare the akebono product to the R35 brembo setup,
but frankly one will be a dime a dozen. Akebono rotors 380mm?
Hopefully I can establish an install date with a shop in sofla. I pickup my car from paint
tomorrow. I like the doubters. It's important to question that which doesn't make a whole
bunch of sense...
more like $7.75k). I purchased the r35 setup for about 60% of this price. Cost was a
factor, as was the concept of having a really unique setup when I'm done. I will be able
to use all rotors and pads made for the r35 which will cut down on future cost.
The setup from Nissan is roughly $11k complete, so there is also some exclusivity derived
due to pricepoint. Clearly I cannot define exactly why this is better perse... but you get
the idea. I find it interesting you compare the akebono product to the R35 brembo setup,
but frankly one will be a dime a dozen. Akebono rotors 380mm?
Hopefully I can establish an install date with a shop in sofla. I pickup my car from paint
tomorrow. I like the doubters. It's important to question that which doesn't make a whole
bunch of sense...
Last edited by lgear080; 08-12-2009 at 06:48 PM.
08-13-2009, 01:00 AM
#125
I originally wanted an endless setup f/r, but this could not be had below $7k (roughly,
more like $7.75k). I purchased the r35 setup for about 60% of this price. Cost was a
factor, as was the concept of having a really unique setup when I'm done. I will be able
to use all rotors and pads made for the r35 which will cut down on future cost.
more like $7.75k). I purchased the r35 setup for about 60% of this price. Cost was a
factor, as was the concept of having a really unique setup when I'm done. I will be able
to use all rotors and pads made for the r35 which will cut down on future cost.
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08-13-2009, 08:02 AM
#128
In comparison a set of OEM rotors from West Covina Nissan is priced at $3,732.22 for all 4 corners (Link). As far as aftermarket options the cheapest set I've found on the net were a set of AP rotors from some site I've never heard of and they were on sale for a total of $2320 shipped for all four corners.
Pads are the more of the same story. A complete set of pads for a Racing 6 front kit and a Racing 4 rear kit in any of the top of the line compounds that Endless makes will run you a total MSRP of $650. OEM pads will run you $1090 (Link). Once again if you opt for aftermarket pads you'll be very hard pressed to find pads "near" the quality of endless pads near $650 for front and rear.
I think you'll find that at the end of the day you are going to be paying a higher premium simply because your brake components are slated for a GT-R R35 as opposed to a 350z.
08-13-2009, 08:57 AM
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I can't imagine paying out $3,700 for new rotors, yikes! $500 for rotors and pads is just fine for me!
A guy here at work has a friend who was buying a high end car, so of course he went straight to the Ferrari dealership, he went for a test drive and it scared the crap out of him for one, second of all they told plan to spend $15K a year on brakes and $10K on a tune up
... so he went and bought an Aston Martin.
It boggles my mind that people afford/pay for that kind of maintenance... must be nice to be loaded that you can throw that much money at your car.
A guy here at work has a friend who was buying a high end car, so of course he went straight to the Ferrari dealership, he went for a test drive and it scared the crap out of him for one, second of all they told plan to spend $15K a year on brakes and $10K on a tune up
... so he went and bought an Aston Martin.It boggles my mind that people afford/pay for that kind of maintenance... must be nice to be loaded that you can throw that much money at your car.
08-13-2009, 09:39 AM
#132
I still think that either road I intended to travel would have ultimately lead to
increased ownership costs. I appreciate the cost input, but I have some decent
personal resources for locating dead stock items as far as aftermarket components
go. What's the pricepoint on endless 6/4 racing rotors and pads? I am assuming same
ballpark right? I am confident I will have better overall cost structure compared to
my other braking choices, but perhaps I am wrong - time will tell. I do know that
there will be infinitely more R35's on the road with their OE brembo setups than
350z 6/4 endless kits.
Clearly my logic has already left the building. What I really need are the EXACT
dimensions of the new brembo 6/4 setups bracketry. Can you find me this info
Kwame?
*FYI - I get F430 1000m oil changes for $300 at blackhorse performance - fort
lauderdale ($1000 at the collection - a local ferrari dealer and RIPOFF factory)
if we're keeping track.
increased ownership costs. I appreciate the cost input, but I have some decent
personal resources for locating dead stock items as far as aftermarket components
go. What's the pricepoint on endless 6/4 racing rotors and pads? I am assuming same
ballpark right? I am confident I will have better overall cost structure compared to
my other braking choices, but perhaps I am wrong - time will tell. I do know that
there will be infinitely more R35's on the road with their OE brembo setups than
350z 6/4 endless kits.
Clearly my logic has already left the building. What I really need are the EXACT
dimensions of the new brembo 6/4 setups bracketry. Can you find me this info
Kwame?
*FYI - I get F430 1000m oil changes for $300 at blackhorse performance - fort
lauderdale ($1000 at the collection - a local ferrari dealer and RIPOFF factory)
if we're keeping track.
Last edited by lgear080; 08-13-2009 at 05:01 PM.
08-13-2009, 03:49 PM
#139
Not to take this thread off-topic but to answer your question there really isn't much of a difference at least from a technical aspect from the regular 6 pot caliper to the racing 6 caliper. The two calipers differ in size slightly and the racing 6 is also slightly heavier than the regular 6 pot. One of the initial reasons why Endless created the racing 6 caliper was in order to accommodate their bigger rotors, 370mm (14.5") and up. Currently the racing 6 is able to be fitted with a rotor up to 400mm (15.75"). However, endless has also improved its regular 6 pot caliper over the years and it has gone from maxing out at a 355mm (14") rotor at its initial introduction to now being able to be fitted with a 370mm rotor. So for all intents and purpose there really no longer is any need to purchase the racing 6 kit unless you just want to be able to say that you run the same exact calipers as Endless Porsche that runs in Super GT or the Jun AWD TT 350z or my car 
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08-13-2009, 03:52 PM
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ah man, that did it for me! i need those NOW!!!!!
btw, are there any pics of your car anywhere? I've seen Adams car posted all over the place, but I don't think I've seen yours anywhere