Cheap Big Brake Upgrade
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Cheap Big Brake Upgrade
Just a thought...i know its been done...but im currently looking for new wheels, and trying to be smart, i want something that is gonna clear a future BBK upgrade so while looking into this i thought, for a brake upgrade, would it be suitable/efficient to order the OEM brembo calipers/rotors/pads and bolt them onto your Z? i called courtesynissan out in texas and they told me it would be $1,407 for rotors pads and calipers all the way around. and an extra 75 dollars for shipping out to Connecticut. i know some people have done it with used calipers but would you need a new master cylinder? its basically a bbk minus the lines/fluid. you could even just order the calipers, not sure on individual price and get the rotors or pads for cheaper but keep in mind youll still have to remove the dust shield....if anyones interested you can call at (800) 527-1909 or visit courtesynissan.com but the parts werent on their website....
any thoughts/comments/questions or suggestions? its jst a thought i had for a cheaper Brake upgrade
incase youre wondering why i "edited" all my posts, its because i was just wondering to see if it would make my signature appear...
any thoughts/comments/questions or suggestions? its jst a thought i had for a cheaper Brake upgrade
incase youre wondering why i "edited" all my posts, its because i was just wondering to see if it would make my signature appear...
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ya its been done. in fact people do this quite often. new master cylinder is not needed. And i sincerely doubt courtesy is selling that whole setup with calipers for that price.
I believe what you were quoted was per CORNER.
Let me know what that works out to.
edit:if you want cheap brakes, buy used. This courtesy idea isn't going to work out as cheap as you think.
I believe what you were quoted was per CORNER.
Let me know what that works out to.
edit:if you want cheap brakes, buy used. This courtesy idea isn't going to work out as cheap as you think.
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ya its been done. in fact people do this quite often. new master cylinder is not needed. And i sincerely doubt courtesy is selling that whole setup with calipers for that price.
I believe what you were quoted was per CORNER.
Let me know what that works out to.
edit:if you want cheap brakes, buy used. This courtesy idea isn't going to work out like you think.
I believe what you were quoted was per CORNER.
Let me know what that works out to.
edit:if you want cheap brakes, buy used. This courtesy idea isn't going to work out like you think.
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Go to there site and look up the parts, its going to be more than $1400
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alright, im gonna call back. they gave me an order code so they still have everything i asked for on their computer, im gonna call back and clarify. ill get back to you guys in a minute
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ah...there was a misunderstanding. he had put the touring instead of track model into the computer. he had looked into it right after i hung up. new price would be about 5700 after shipping for new brembos at which point a stoptech bbk would probably be cheaper all around. you guys were right. thanks for bringing me back to reality haha
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ah...there was a misunderstanding. he had put the touring instead of track model into the computer. he had looked into it right after i hung up. new price would be about 5700 after shipping for new brembos at which point a stoptech bbk would probably be cheaper all around. you guys were right. thanks for bringing me back to reality haha
Wilwood has their 14" front 6 piston for 1598 right now if you want an "afforadable" bbk
Stoptech would be more than a little cheaper than $5700
You're talking serious baller brakes for that money.
edit: wilwood 13" is $1498 also fyi
double edit: if you have a hookup with a parts guy somewhere, they can get brembo front calipers for like $275 each. not everyone has these contacts though
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that's kinda what I thought.
Wilwood has their 14" front 6 piston for 1598 right now if you want an "afforadable" bbk
Stoptech would be more than a little cheaper than $5700
You're talking serious baller brakes for that money.
edit: wilwood 13" is $1498 also fyi
double edit: if you have a hookup with a parts guy somewhere, they can get brembo front calipers for like $275 each. not everyone has these contacts though
Wilwood has their 14" front 6 piston for 1598 right now if you want an "afforadable" bbk
Stoptech would be more than a little cheaper than $5700
You're talking serious baller brakes for that money.
edit: wilwood 13" is $1498 also fyi
double edit: if you have a hookup with a parts guy somewhere, they can get brembo front calipers for like $275 each. not everyone has these contacts though
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how about akebono BBK. The same ones the 370z uses. I actually plan on getting this BBK. $2039 for F&R and it says nissan on the calipers. Heres the link:
http://www.conceptzperformance.com/Cart/description.php?II=3309&Car_Type=350Z&UID=2011011911473064.1 31.146.237
http://www.conceptzperformance.com/Cart/description.php?II=3309&Car_Type=350Z&UID=2011011911473064.1 31.146.237
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not to mention it comes with lines, fluid, rotors and the optiona to choose slotted, drilled, or both
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yeahh i looked into that. wasnt sure about akebono though haha i was just about to ask...but i was looking at this one, 200 dollars less http://www.conceptzperformance.com/C..._Type=G35&UID=
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Sorry for the shameless plug, but if you decide to get the Akebono kit, I have slotted Stoptech rotors with less than 500 miles on them for sale Here's the link:
https://my350z.com/forum/brakes/5052...ml#post8904781
https://my350z.com/forum/brakes/5052...ml#post8904781
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