After getting excited again about starting with a clean slate on Version 3 of this project I couldn’t help but order a few small “mods” while I saved up for the first set of real modifications. A GT-R engine start button and Password:JDM balanced shift knob were the first to get installed.
The first real order of business was to re-build the factory Akebono brake kit. I did this brake rebuild right after I decided to keep the 370Z, but at the time I was still not planning on taking my 370Z back to the track. Here’s a link to a full rebuild article I did on my blog…
Slow Your Role | Project 370Z Brake Re-Build
Long story short I swapped the stock rotors for some Stillen J-Hook rotors, swapped the fluid for AMSOIL Series 600, rebuilt the calipers with all new seals, and replaced the stock pads with Hawk Performance HPS for the street. I also had the calipers powdercoated “Fire Red” form Mike the Powdercoater here on the forums. Since I have now shifted gears back toward a track oriented build I have gotten my hands on a set of Hawk Performance DTC pads for the track. I went with a split compound of DTC-70 front, DTC-60 rear for use at the track.