Z-1 motorsport or COZ for akebono BBK
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Z1 has hooked me up, and Coz just expedited my shipping when part was on back order; while I was pissed I ordered a part that wasnt in stock, he did upgrade my shipping to get it to me asap. Id say 6 and half dozen, I have been eyeballing the brake upgrade....plz write review when theyre on!
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I got mine from CZP, the shipping were pretty quick. The bracket required some machining to fit perfectly not sure if other had the same issue.
I'm pretty happy with it. Big improvement in pedal feel over stock 07 brakes. Never seen track yet, but I didn't experience any fade during the bed in process.
I'm pretty happy with it. Big improvement in pedal feel over stock 07 brakes. Never seen track yet, but I didn't experience any fade during the bed in process.
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I went with the Hawk HPS pads.
Endless is quite a step up.
I suggest the Akebono brakes for those who are / or have been looking for a set of Brembo's. You can't go wrong with a brand new set of brakes for 2g's.
Endless is quite a step up.
I suggest the Akebono brakes for those who are / or have been looking for a set of Brembo's. You can't go wrong with a brand new set of brakes for 2g's.
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The stopping power is noticeably different.
I can't say how the brakes are on the track, I have never been.
The visual appeal is a plus, especially with the drilled and slotted rotors. Definite head turner if the calipers are a catchy color.
Can't wait for summer to really test out these brakes!
I can't say how the brakes are on the track, I have never been.
The visual appeal is a plus, especially with the drilled and slotted rotors. Definite head turner if the calipers are a catchy color.
Can't wait for summer to really test out these brakes!
Thing is, those brakes are FUGGIN HEAVY! 30lbs for fronts alone. For example...a floating 14" (2pc) rotor..say Stoptech.. is 10 LBS+ LIGHTER.
Multiply that on all 4 corners (give or take) and you're talking reduced accelertation. This is rotating unsprung weight here folks.
True..they look great and are affordable. Yes, they will reduce heat build up, but floating Aero rotors will do so much more efficiently.
Not tryining to bash your set up..but it's for *show* not *go*.
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^ You can always get 2pc rotor for Akebono. W/e 2pc rotor they make for 370z can be used. 22lb vs 30lb
http://forums.racingbrake.com/showthread.php?t=753
http://forums.racingbrake.com/showthread.php?t=753
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They are extremely heavy... my Brembo's were portly too but not anywhere near the Akebono set up.
The calipers alone are pretty damn heavy.
^ You can always get 2pc rotor for Akebono. W/e 2pc rotor they make for 370z can be used. 22lb vs 30lb
http://forums.racingbrake.com/showthread.php?t=753
http://forums.racingbrake.com/showthread.php?t=753
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^ You can always get 2pc rotor for Akebono. W/e 2pc rotor they make for 370z can be used. 22lb vs 30lb
http://forums.racingbrake.com/showthread.php?t=753
http://forums.racingbrake.com/showthread.php?t=753
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Depend what you compare them to. They're way lighter than the '07 non-brembo calipers.
O btw, only the front weight 30lb. Rear's are 13.8x0.8 that only weight 20lb. Racing Brake's 2pc rear will cut that down to 15lb.
If you're that concerned about rotation/unsprung weight you better be rocking some lightweight 18s.
O btw, only the front weight 30lb. Rear's are 13.8x0.8 that only weight 20lb. Racing Brake's 2pc rear will cut that down to 15lb.
If you're that concerned about rotation/unsprung weight you better be rocking some lightweight 18s.
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Depend what you compare them to. They're way lighter than the '07 non-brembo calipers.
O btw, only the front weight 30lb. Rear's are 13.8x0.8 that only weight 20lb. Racing Brake's 2pc rear will cut that down to 15lb.
If you're that concerned about rotation/unsprung weight you better be rocking some lightweight 18s.
O btw, only the front weight 30lb. Rear's are 13.8x0.8 that only weight 20lb. Racing Brake's 2pc rear will cut that down to 15lb.
If you're that concerned about rotation/unsprung weight you better be rocking some lightweight 18s.
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'07 non-brembo caliper is 2 pot versus the single pot on your '04. It's a lot bigger and heavier.
But I see your point about getting a used set. I rather not buying used brake parts hence why I didn't go with OEM Brembo in the first place.
But I see your point about getting a used set. I rather not buying used brake parts hence why I didn't go with OEM Brembo in the first place.
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What is *stopping power*? Did ya measure comparative 100-0 distances?
Thing is, those brakes are FUGGIN HEAVY! 30lbs for fronts alone. For example...a floating 14" (2pc) rotor..say Stoptech.. is 10 LBS+ LIGHTER.
Multiply that on all 4 corners (give or take) and you're talking reduced accelertation. This is rotating unsprung weight here folks.
True..they look great and are affordable. Yes, they will reduce heat build up, but floating Aero rotors will do so much more efficiently.
Not tryining to bash your set up..but it's for *show* not *go*.
Thing is, those brakes are FUGGIN HEAVY! 30lbs for fronts alone. For example...a floating 14" (2pc) rotor..say Stoptech.. is 10 LBS+ LIGHTER.
Multiply that on all 4 corners (give or take) and you're talking reduced accelertation. This is rotating unsprung weight here folks.
True..they look great and are affordable. Yes, they will reduce heat build up, but floating Aero rotors will do so much more efficiently.
Not tryining to bash your set up..but it's for *show* not *go*.
What you're saying is definitely true.
That's one of the more common complaints about the Akebono's.
One of the mods compared the weight. (Chebesto?)
They are HEAVY.
All in all.
I LOVE my brakes. Screw the 03-05 OEM.
PS. I'm biased. My old brakes completely hit the can anyways.