370 has akebono, not brembo.... but they would be about the same price as brembo, and they are bigger.... don't forget you need new rotors either way you go, and with the akebono you need brackets to make them fit

 

There have actually been a few threads here about the Akebono's not fitting with the OEM Anniversary wheels. Might be worth searching for them. IIRC one of them was started by a guy in Germany named Fastgreg" (or something close), but I don't recall which kit he had, or what the solution was.

Also, for those mentioning that the Brembo are not a significant upgrade from the base '06> system, i couldn't disagree more. In both cases, on my '08, I had StopTech slotted rotors and EBC red pads - the Brembo setup is hands-down superior. Initial bite is much better, they're easier to modulate before hitting the ABS, and while I haven't measured, I'm sure they stop shorter. Mainly, it's the feel, and resistance to fading, but well worth the cost.

 

I had the opportunity to buy either a set of used Brembo or Akebono brake set up. Despite Akebono's having bigger rotors and caliper (still 2 pot)... I chose Brembo due to brand recognition along with it being a direct bolt on versus installing an additional bracket.

You can't go wrong with either set up. If you have an 06+ model, this brake upgrade is just for looks because as mentioned before... the 06+ oem brakes are just as good.

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i have a 2008 so i guess the akebono is the better way to go. plus thanks to travlee i can let them way cheaper than off z1

 

but that price doesnt include rotors.....

 

I got my kit from Z1. I thought the price was fair since it was a complete set. I got the Motul fluid, SS lines, slotted rotors, and Hawk HPS pads.

 

I think some people are confused about the performance comparison between the non-Brembo, Brembo, and Akebono. From my experience when I was doing research before I went with the Akebono kit, this is my summary:

Non-Brembo (HR) -
Pros: Great stopping distance for stock brakes. Cheap replacement parts or upgrades.
Cons: Experience fading issues in track conditions over a certain amount of time.

Brembo -
Pros: Looks awesome. Easy to change since it bolts right on. Extremely good in track conditions. Fits with basically every OEM 350Z wheel (I believe all, but not 100% certain)
Cons: Expensive replacement parts. On street, basically same performance as non-Brembo HR. Known to turn brown after heavy heat cycles at track.

Akebono-
Pros: Looks awesome. Have choices between 3 stock colors (silver, gray, red), Fairly cheap replacement parts. Better stopping distance than other 2. BBK without the BBK price.
Cons: Heavy (when I need rotors I will get 2-piece), Need an adaptor, need to cut or trim the dust shield (very easy), only will work with certain OEM wheels (to my knowledge, V1 18s and anniversary wheels work, V1 17s, V1 track, and V2 track do not work)

 

For us with wheels we probably wouldn't have a problem clearing

 

Thanks

 

Depends on the wheel and offset. My wheels barely cleared the brembos. akebonos wouldn't fit without a spacer, one of the reasons why I went with brembos.

 

I have the Akebonos on the Z and Brembos on my STI. Stoptech rotors and centric pads on both setups, motul fluid in the Z and ATE Type 200 in the sti. Both perform really well but I like the akebonos better although I can't exactly put my finger on why. They just feel better to me. It very well could be due to the SS lines on the Z which I don't have on the sti and the fact that the Z has 255/285 michelin pilot super sports giving me much better braking traction than the sti's 225 Bridgestone RE070's all around.

 

The thing that actually really kept me from buying the Brembos was how they felt in my friend's STi and actually my other buddy's Evo X. The Brembos felt very strong, but not very street friendly in my opinion. I guess it takes some getting used to, but in those cars I felt like it was either no brakes or heavy braking.

From the second I drove my Z with the Akebonos I would say they have an OEM feel but when you go to press hard they really stop. Very streetable.

Not sure if the 350Z Brembos feel the same way, as I never drove a Z with them.

 

they did have rotors included. with the complete kit motul brake fluid 2 piece stoptec rotors haw hp plus pads and ss brake lines im looking at 3k.

 

Wait, what??

Have you checked ConceptZ? Start at $1555 and with a couple of upgrades one might want (pads, S/S lines), about $1700.

https://conceptzperformance.com/Cart...on.php?II=3118

I've "heard" that they actually pioneered the upgrade but that might just be hearsay.

Mic

 

For a single stop, I fail to see how they provide a better stopping distance. Brakes will all be limited by the tires for a normal single stop (street use) and be within a couple feet of each other. Now that is all out the window when you play with heat, once heat is introduced , pad compound and how fast they shed head becomes very important.

 

Building the kit there still brings me at over 2k


why do these people charge $250 for Nissan Calipers when they are the same thing? I don't get it

 

Well, why not just get the Infiniti calipers then? $250 is a lot of money for color bling when they don't stop the car any better. Personally find the whole red caliper fad way overdone.... especially when you have the fake Brembo caliper COVERS crowd "showin'." Ptoooie. "Hello EBay, I gots to git me summa dem!"



This picture is actually from another forum as a "DIY: Brembo caliper cover installation" post. A *serious* post. Won't say what marque it is but thank gawd it ain't here.... and if it ever does show up here, I'm down for IP blocking.

But yeah, I get buying a set of Brems in factory gold or APs or whatever in factory red but I'm not going to pay extra for it.

 

Well that was a long post for nothing lol cause I don't want red. Never! I wanted the grey Nissan ones

 

ill take the red...matches the car

 

With ABS modulating brake pressure, I'd imagine the greater clamping force gives the BBKs a slight edge as it has more leverage to control the rotor. I can't really explain it that clearly but what I'm trying to say is that when the ABS sensor detects lock up and decreases brake pressure, only to increase it shortly after, then repeat this process until the brakes stop locking up, the larger brakes are more effective at reapplying stopping force. The initial split seconds when brake pressure is reapplied is where the larger brakes have a slight advantage. Just my guess though.