Upgrade sports Akebono for TT or are they OK?
 

Are the OEM sports package Akebono BBK already on my Sport model 370Z enough stopping power for a TT setup.

I won't be tracking my z anytime soon, just DD use and some spirited driving through out the week. So I wanted to know if the Akebono is enough stopping power for a 450-500whp Z?

If not, should I upgrade rotors, pads and SS line or spend the money elsewhere?

Yes

I'd upgrade the pads, go to stainless lines, and DOT4 fluid, but the sport brakes are really good.

Ok, I was thinking upgrade to SS line, Fluid and pads. Wouldn't also mind the Z1 Brake master brace cylinder for only $88, but seem to only be for LHD :(

:iagree: I have added brake cooling ducts as I do track and have never had an issue with stopping power or brake fade!

For DD use and occasional spirited driving, the stock sport brakes are fine. Fluid is a consumable, go ahead and swap that out. Lines only get you better pedal feel, so that's a personal call. For normal driving, the stock pads are very good. When you upgrade to more track-focused pads, often times they are not as good at regular driving. There's no magic bullet with pads. The ones that will take the best beating often don't stop worth a damn until you get some heat in them. There is a noticeable performance difference with two piece rotors, but that's mostly just from reducing unsprung weight.

Also, brakes don't stop the car. Tires stop the car. If you want shorter stopping distances, get stickier rubber.

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Wider, Wider stickier rubber. Pads will overheat also. I would recommend upgrading them also. Which ones, well that is a personal choice.

Change tires, change pads. Change pads, change tires. That's easy enough to remember. :D

It is amazing the difference in stopping distance and acceleration on soft compound tire. My re11's are pretty good but nothing like r888's and my initial impression of nt01's are they are better than r888's. Then again my nt01's are meaty 315 18 on 11x18 wheel. It takes me a few laps to get my braking points right because I tend to brake to early until I get it figured out.

Well thanks guys, very helpful info here. I will save the money onto some other stuff and just upgrade the SS lines, pads and fluid.