Nissan 370Z Forum - View Single Post - Want brakes but having trouble sorting through the BS

motoextreme · 12-20-2009, 03:31 PM

So I've read nothing short of 20 threads on brakes. One brand over another, 4 piston, 6 piston, fitment issues, slotted vs drilled...

Fact is, I like the stock brakes on my Nismo and I know I'm throwing myself under the bus here but cross drilled rotors and calipers look Sweet! I know your supposed to buy for performance but if I get the look I want and performance then WIN WIN.

That said, who's had great experiences with aftermarket brands? I've mentioned several times that I used to own a bike shop, guys would come in that barely know how to ride and buy 8 piston spiegler set ups but they WERE such overkill!!!

Should I just man up and go for the 6 piston set up or is it a waste?

Can I just get by with the fronts or should I do rears too?

We would change calipers out only to have guys freak out when they replaced pads at 6-8 times the cost of stock. I want to keep that in mind too. Last, some aftermarket set ups make a mess of the rims with brake dust, any feedback from experience would be much appreciated.

I can sell my stockers to help recover some of the cost but need to do it soon before I put miles on the car. Any value in the stock set up?

Sorry for all the questions but don't want to make a bad call.

12-20-2009, 03:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
motoextreme Track Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 971 Drives: Nismo NO MODS! Rep Power: 369	Want brakes but having trouble sorting through the BS So I've read nothing short of 20 threads on brakes. One brand over another, 4 piston, 6 piston, fitment issues, slotted vs drilled... Fact is, I like the stock brakes on my Nismo and I know I'm throwing myself under the bus here but cross drilled rotors and calipers look Sweet! I know your supposed to buy for performance but if I get the look I want and performance then WIN WIN. That said, who's had great experiences with aftermarket brands? I've mentioned several times that I used to own a bike shop, guys would come in that barely know how to ride and buy 8 piston spiegler set ups but they WERE such overkill!!! Should I just man up and go for the 6 piston set up or is it a waste? Can I just get by with the fronts or should I do rears too? We would change calipers out only to have guys freak out when they replaced pads at 6-8 times the cost of stock. I want to keep that in mind too. Last, some aftermarket set ups make a mess of the rims with brake dust, any feedback from experience would be much appreciated. I can sell my stockers to help recover some of the cost but need to do it soon before I put miles on the car. Any value in the stock set up? Sorry for all the questions but don't want to make a bad call. __________________ Fast Intensions / NST / Mishimoto / Alpine / JDM / Volk / Brembo / Rotora / Seibon / Stillen / Password: JDM / KW / MR Works / RAW / Sun Auto / B&M / Amplified Motorsports