I have a base model Z and I recently put bigger wheels on my car and im flirting with the idea of buying the brembo brake set up that the track model had.

ive found them to be extremely expensive =P more expensive than I anticipated

my question is how are they maintained opposed to regular calipers/rotor set ups if they wear out and seize up just the same causing me to replace an entire set up or is there a different way of maintaining this expensive piece of hardware.

 

Generally, a used set ranges from $1,000-$1,500 for everything you need; which in my opinion is cheap for a full Brembo setup. Be that as it may, Brembos are very user friendly when it comes to changing pads and rotors and the lifespan is no different than non-Brembo brakes given your driving habits.

 

Brembo calipers are fully rebuildable, just as any other caliper. Fluid changes should be annual, or after track events, as with other brake systems, and pad changes are actually quicker/easier than with the OEM base floating calipers. Lots of pad and rotor choices, too, and those parts have similar pricing to the base brake system parts.

No reason to fear this upgrade, if you can afford the initial cost, and have wheels which will work with them.

 

Just get 06+ brakes.

 

OEM Calipers = $800-$900
OEM Brembo Set = $1100-$1300

.. and you could always buy the calipers and then a set of pads/rotors from a vendor (KNSBrakes has good pricing). They usually get snagged pretty quickly once they're up for sale though.

If you're looking for a more economical setup, you could consider what ^ mentioned with 06-08 brakes, they're 2-piston front and 1-piston rear, usually go for $250-$350. Pair that with some good pads ($80-$150), fluid ($30), and stainless steel lines ($80) and you'd be good.

You also have the option of looking at the Akebono kits (off the 370z sport). New they retail $1600-$2100, used $1200-$1500.