Akebono brake kit from Z1 Motorsport
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Hi everyone,
Just received the package from Z1 Motorsport today, and I have couple questions for people who have this same kit from Z1. I will post this thread in their sale post as well.
As you see in the first pic, there are scratches on the back of caliper, so I was wondering if it's normal since it supposed to be brand new.
Is the rotor below normal?
Thanks for your help.
Just received the package from Z1 Motorsport today, and I have couple questions for people who have this same kit from Z1. I will post this thread in their sale post as well.
As you see in the first pic, there are scratches on the back of caliper, so I was wondering if it's normal since it supposed to be brand new.
Is the rotor below normal?
Thanks for your help.
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Congrats on your brake kit br0!
New caliper shouldn't look like that but it doesn't affect the brakes performance, just surface damage so I think it's okay. Are you getting them re-powder coated or you sportin' that Infiniti badge on your brakes?
The rotors... I don't know, you should get another set or something because that ding doesn't look pretty on a new rotor.
New caliper shouldn't look like that but it doesn't affect the brakes performance, just surface damage so I think it's okay. Are you getting them re-powder coated or you sportin' that Infiniti badge on your brakes?
The rotors... I don't know, you should get another set or something because that ding doesn't look pretty on a new rotor.
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I wouldn't worry about the rotor
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Yeah, the back side of the caliper looks just like my akebono calipers. It's not a show quality finish like brembos may appear, but it's not visible from the outside and will look fine when mounted.
The rotor may have gotten a ding, but it's on the edge and has no bearing on the quality of your braking performance.
So, on both accounts, you're solid.
The rotor may have gotten a ding, but it's on the edge and has no bearing on the quality of your braking performance.
So, on both accounts, you're solid.
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the front of the caliper doesn't look that nice from being brand new.. looks like they repaint them or something.
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Look at the bolts on the first pic. They have been torqued before. At least that's what it looks like to me. I think these have been mounted before.
They are likely fine and functional, but crappy they were advertised as new. Probably better described a "used but like new"
They are likely fine and functional, but crappy they were advertised as new. Probably better described a "used but like new"
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