brembo for sure

 

Tough decision

 

Brembo for sure.. The Z become more iconic with the brembo. plus the Akebono are more heavy and u will need brackets..

 

Akebono. Impressive quality/ good looking, strong system; best for the $ and the weight issue isn't a big deal for the money. Brembos are great system, but are way over priced; pay a ton for the name. My car would be about $3,500+ just for the front Brembo, got the all 4 Akebono system, ss lines, 40th anniversary red ($220 extra) calipers, motul fluid, drilled/slotted 14" rotors, centric pads for about $2,100. I'm very impressed with this setup; not kocking Brembo at all because they are made for performance at the track, but once again very expensive and Akebono is becoming popular and for good reason. If you track your Z go Brembo, but for an awesome street system it's clear cut unless you have money to burn. *go to czp and get the setup I got; pm me for any questions.

 

i got the brembo used with pads for 800 USD.. there is always a used set somewhere

 

I say the akebonos, they're huge! but I may be a bit biased

 

Very tough call. I would lean toward the Brembos if you can get a lightly used set without too many chips in the caliper paint for a reasonable price. Otherwise go with a brand new Akebono setup.....not sure if I like the red, though.

 

^ there are a few color choices with akebono.

 

Picked up full set of Brembos today for a stupid cheap price. and also picked up a 3.7 vlsd. gonna see how i like it.

 

I was just about to say get the Brembos! is the 3.7 VLSD a straight bolt on or is there modification needed?

 

Straight bolt on!

 

welcome to the 3.7 diff club.. best upgrade you can do.

for the Brembo you will need the stud that hold the caliper with the thing behind the disc (i think).

 

yeah the rear brembo bolts are different. thats all. and i had 4.08s which were awesome, but this was a stupid deal so i figured why not. if i dont like them i'll be going back to 4.08s.

 

 

I take it you figured out your thread issue?

 

Nope. Just got everything done that I could. Tomorrow i will hopefully be getting the bolts i need and then bleeding the system.. then i'll be done. Then just need to change rear end fluid and i'm good to go.

 

Wheels clear OK or did you need spacers?

 

It was crazy close.. like ~2mm close.. lol. just to be safe i am going to add a 5mm spacer.

 

Good detail to know for future people looking at the same wheel/brake swap.

 

Brakes are on