Nissan 370Z Forum - View Single Post - Questions for anyone that upgraded base brakes to Akebonos

ZeroZeta · 08-09-2016, 05:08 PM

Hi all. Looking at upgrading my base to Akebonos (Z1 package or comparable)

I was curious if anyone who has done this could offer some advice.

1. I will be getting new Z1 SS lines, and Sport dust shields, are there any other random pieces I will still need not included in the kit?

2. I need to confirm whether the stock base caliper brackets will accommodate the larger Akebono caliper or if I need to order new ones.

3. Has anyone had to run spacers as a result of upgrading the brakes?

(I ended up getting S-Tune Nismo wheels that I planned to use as my track set. These should be friendly enough for the Akebono's but I was a little concerned with clearance up front.)

Thanks in advance for your input!

08-09-2016, 05:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
ZeroZeta Track Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Austin TX Posts: 543 Drives: 2013 Z Rep Power: 13	Questions for anyone that upgraded base brakes to Akebonos Hi all. Looking at upgrading my base to Akebonos (Z1 package or comparable) I was curious if anyone who has done this could offer some advice. 1. I will be getting new Z1 SS lines, and Sport dust shields, are there any other random pieces I will still need not included in the kit? 2. I need to confirm whether the stock base caliper brackets will accommodate the larger Akebono caliper or if I need to order new ones. 3. Has anyone had to run spacers as a result of upgrading the brakes? (I ended up getting S-Tune Nismo wheels that I planned to use as my track set. These should be friendly enough for the Akebono's but I was a little concerned with clearance up front.) Thanks in advance for your input!