I don't know much about brakes and i've been searching the forum, but can't find what im looking for. It's a noob question, but what is the best kind of brake(ceramic? brand?) and do aftermarket brake lines make much of a difference? And what are the best brake lines?

 

Moved to proper forum

 

What kind of driving do you do? the answer depends on what you use your car for..

 

Best stock, of course would be Ceramic. I'd go with the Italian Brand Akebono. I have 0 problems with them on customers car, and they are just about dust free w/ no squeaking.

as far as braided brake lines. Only diff is that they do not allow you to feel that spongy feeling and perhaps it will feel as if you have to press less harder to stop. Due to all your pushing psi going to the pistons instead of pushing outward on rubber hoses.

 

Akebono pads F $93.00 set
R $100.83 set

Rotors Kiriui (oem) F 104 each
R 111.23 each

Don't ask me why the rear is more expensive. But thats the OEM brands that are avail to buy. Usually they come with Hitachi or Sumitomo brand pads which Squeak to me.

as far as braided brake lines they all do the same ish. My bet is to find sleev covered ones to protect the metal from the weather. thats it.

That is all list pricing. btw.

 

Daily driving. Thanks for the input Dr

 

Akebono is a Japanese firm, not Italian

the primary advantage a stainless line has on a Z, is longevity. OEM lines, being rubber, will degrade over time, become brittle, and can fracture, causing completel brake failure (and the car will stall!). The better stainless lines on the market are far more resiliant to wear and tear, and will outlast the OEM setup easily. The better pedal feel (firmer) is a byproduct, more on the non brembo cars than the brembo cars in my experience.

First things first OP, do you know you need brakes? How many miles are on the car? What year and trim level is it (brembo brakes, or non?). What is the service history of the brakes (when we pads/rotors last done and when was fluid last done)? What tires are you running (yes, it makes a big difference!)?

As for brake lines doing the same ish, true to a point, but they are not all created equal (sleeving aside). The hardware tends to be what separates them all, as well as the end fittings. The low end ebay level stuff comes with crappy hardware, that easily strips and often is not even DOT compliant. The better firms out there (Technafit, Goodridge, Stoptech) are all quality pieces, excellent quality hardware, and meet DOT

 

lol you are correct. no clue why i said Italian. Prob cause it was on my mind. But Akebono's to me are the best stock.