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Old Dec 1, 2014 | 09:58 AM
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so i have a 04 350z with 100k miles. im thinking about re doing the whole braking system. i have hks pads, new rotors, fluids, and lines. i was wondering if there is anything else that i can upgrade to get the best out of my brakes.
also what is the best brake fluid.

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Old Dec 1, 2014 | 12:10 PM
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To really upgrade your brakes, you'd need to go with a BBK. If you're still on the standard single piston front calipers, there's only so much you can do. Best brake fluid? Depends on what your priorities are. But for a good, affordable product, I like ATE Gold 200, which also performs well and doesn't degrade as quickly as pure race brake fluids.
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Old Dec 1, 2014 | 12:17 PM
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agree with DK, if you are on a budget you could get the 06-08 brakes used which would be a little better than your current one
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Old Dec 1, 2014 | 06:07 PM
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I switched to 06 brakes bought ebc green stuff pads stainless lines and use regular brake fluid its a DD. Currently running red stuff pads because I got a good price on them and switched to stoptech slotted rotors.
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Old Dec 8, 2014 | 11:53 PM
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DON'T BOTHER WITH YOUR 03-05 BRAKES.

Hold off a bit and find 06 08 brakes and you wont regret it, I know I didnt. Currently running 07 dual piston calipers with slotted rotors and StopTech SS brake lines. They look 100x better than the puny 03 system with single piston.
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