What are the BEST brake kits I can get for a Nismo 370Z/?

ObscureGamer · 10-13-2016, 09:52 PM

I see a bunch out there but I want to know the BEST I can get for a Nismo 370Z. Thank you and have a nice day/night

cv129 · 10-13-2016, 10:00 PM

Is budget a concern?

BGTV8 · 10-13-2016, 11:52 PM

IMHO nothing wrong with the OEM Akebono's for a DD or mildly tracked car.

If you want bling and to drop $7K, go purchase RadiCal fro AP Racing or the equivalent from Alcon, or StopTech shiny-stuff - same for serious track duty/enduro racing

My OEM akebono's cope with regular 30-minute track sessions but for ~1 hour events I have AP Racing 6-piston calipers an AP rotors

OptionZero · 10-14-2016, 12:52 AM

For show or for racing?

For racing, AP Racing Radical seem awesome.

For show, ebay has brake caliper covers for reasonable prices. Might even be available at Autozone down the block?

I think OP is ludicrous. hey whats the best brake kit with info on budget or intended use

terrible

hey guys whats the best thing?

cv129 · 10-14-2016, 02:52 PM

See comments from Brembo and AP reps

BBK Comparison thread: Brembo vs. StopTech vs. AP Racing

Btalont · 10-27-2016, 03:20 PM

I have to agree what comes on the sport/NISMO are decent brakes. There are a few things you need to do which make them much better. Good fluid and stainless lines are a first step. As for pads, a good aftermarket brand, I use StopTech and there is Hawk, Porterfield and many more. One key thing a lot do not know unless they have run these cars hard on the track is the front rotor will warp at high temps and give you shudder and poorer operation, only to smooth back out when they cool. Going to a 2 piece rotor, vented with aluminum hats eliminates the problem giving you much more solid braking. Another one friend of mine does is stagger the pads, different compounds front and rear. Add all these up and the brakes will give you all you need without spending a fortune.

JARblue · 10-27-2016, 03:48 PM

If you're serious, Rotora has a 12 piston BBK

Rotora Brakes - Big Brake Kit Upgrades & High-Performance Brakes

zmanelite · 10-27-2016, 03:53 PM

Just get a Brembo Carbon ceramic set up
Retail is around 35K

cv129 · 10-27-2016, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JARblue

If you're serious, Rotora has a 12 piston BBK

Rotora Brakes - Big Brake Kit Upgrades & High-Performance Brakes

Whoa, it has twice the piston counts as the AP kit, must be twice as good hahaha.

Funny thing OP hasn't even logged in ever since initial post.

10-13-2016, 09:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
ObscureGamer Base Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Georgia Posts: 1 Drives: 2010 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 9	What are the BEST brake kits I can get for a Nismo 370Z/? I see a bunch out there but I want to know the BEST I can get for a Nismo 370Z. Thank you and have a nice day/night

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cv129 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,236 Drives: 09 Nismo, 16 Nismo Rep Power: 163995	Is budget a concern? __________________ Setrab \| RE-71 \| SPL \| JRZ \| Nismo \| ARK \| Whiteline \| RacingBrake \| CJM Oil Pan \| Ti shield

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cv129 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,236 Drives: 09 Nismo, 16 Nismo Rep Power: 163995	See comments from Brembo and AP reps BBK Comparison thread: Brembo vs. StopTech vs. AP Racing Halfkiddio likes this. __________________ Setrab \| RE-71 \| SPL \| JRZ \| Nismo \| ARK \| Whiteline \| RacingBrake \| CJM Oil Pan \| Ti shield

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JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	If you're serious, Rotora has a 12 piston BBK Rotora Brakes - Big Brake Kit Upgrades & High-Performance Brakes __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

10-27-2016, 03:53 PM	#8 (permalink)
zmanelite Track Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Anaheim Posts: 753 Drives: 370 Z Nismo Rep Power: 37	Just get a Brembo Carbon ceramic set up Retail is around 35K __________________ Instagram @zmanscm

10-13-2016, 11:52 PM	#3 (permalink)
BGTV8 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: 03350 Australia Posts: 1,514 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z M6 Rep Power: 39973	IMHO nothing wrong with the OEM Akebono's for a DD or mildly tracked car. If you want bling and to drop $7K, go purchase RadiCal fro AP Racing or the equivalent from Alcon, or StopTech shiny-stuff - same for serious track duty/enduro racing My OEM akebono's cope with regular 30-minute track sessions but for ~1 hour events I have AP Racing 6-piston calipers an AP rotors

10-14-2016, 12:52 AM	#4 (permalink)
OptionZero A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,235 Drives: 15 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 214100	For show or for racing? For racing, AP Racing Radical seem awesome. For show, ebay has brake caliper covers for reasonable prices. Might even be available at Autozone down the block? I think OP is ludicrous. hey whats the best brake kit with info on budget or intended use terrible hey guys whats the best thing?

10-27-2016, 03:20 PM	#6 (permalink)
Btalont Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 68 Drives: 11 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 14	I have to agree what comes on the sport/NISMO are decent brakes. There are a few things you need to do which make them much better. Good fluid and stainless lines are a first step. As for pads, a good aftermarket brand, I use StopTech and there is Hawk, Porterfield and many more. One key thing a lot do not know unless they have run these cars hard on the track is the front rotor will warp at high temps and give you shudder and poorer operation, only to smooth back out when they cool. Going to a 2 piece rotor, vented with aluminum hats eliminates the problem giving you much more solid braking. Another one friend of mine does is stagger the pads, different compounds front and rear. Add all these up and the brakes will give you all you need without spending a fortune.

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