Base to Akenono Sport Brakes - Do I have everything?

t_n0d · 06-11-2018, 10:48 PM

I already have come across the Akebono Sport calipers for a good price. If I just picked up this Z1 kit, would I have a successful install?

Here is the link:

https://www.z1motorsports.com/z1-pro...ge-p-4490.html

I apologize for this question it’s it been answered, but from what I’ve searched, I’ve been hearing mixed things. The last thing I want is to be in the middle of a build and forget something. Thanks guys.

Thanks guys.

Steeles350 · 06-11-2018, 11:07 PM

should be good to go. but when you call Z1 double check with them

370zBLAST · 06-12-2018, 09:10 AM

only issue I ran into was my wheels didn't clear the calipers in the front. I had to grab 20mm spacers. and you have to trim the back plating in the rears, front your fine!

that kit you posted is only pads and rotor and ss lines, NO calipers. unless you have the calipers already....then I'm sorry lol

t_n0d · 06-12-2018, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Steeles350

should be good to go. but when you call Z1 double check with them

Thanks man! I did. Seems like I’m squared away already

t_n0d · 06-12-2018, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by 370zBLAST

only issue I ran into was my wheels didn't clear the calipers in the front. I had to grab 20mm spacers. and you have to trim the back plating in the rears, front your fine!

that kit you posted is only pads and rotor and ss lines, NO calipers. unless you have the calipers already....then I'm sorry lol

I do have calipers already lol

370zBLAST · 06-12-2018, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by t_n0d

I do have calipers already lol

Awesome!

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t_n0d · 06-22-2018, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 370zBLAST

only issue I ran into was my wheels didn't clear the calipers in the front. I had to grab 20mm spacers. and you have to trim the back plating in the rears, front your fine!

that kit you posted is only pads and rotor and ss lines, NO calipers. unless you have the calipers already....then I'm sorry lol

Was this your stock base wheels?

370zBLAST · 06-22-2018, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by t_n0d

Was this your stock base wheels?

Know these where my ESR wheels. Ive read tho, you still need spacers for the base 18s still

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ChopsZ · 08-01-2018, 06:22 AM

A little late to the game, but stock 18's WILL fit Sport/Nismo brakes with no issue.

370zBLAST · 08-01-2018, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by ChopsZ

A little late to the game, but stock 18's WILL fit Sport/Nismo brakes with no issue.

With spacers tho?

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ChopsZ · 10-08-2018, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by 370zBLAST

With spacers tho?

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Sorry for the late response, but no. No spacers are needed. When I bought my Nismo wheels, my stock 18" wheels went on a Sport. They went right on with no issue at all.

370zBLAST · 10-09-2018, 08:55 PM

I wish i knew that, i so would of just put tires on mine base 18s

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Originally Posted by ChopsZ

Sorry for the late response, but no. No spacers are needed. When I bought my Nismo wheels, my stock 18" wheels went on a Sport. They went right on with no issue at all.

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06-11-2018, 10:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
t_n0d Base Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: San Diego Posts: 20 Drives: 2013 Z34 SR Rep Power: 7	Base to Akebono Sport Brakes - Verify if I have everything? I already have come across the Akebono Sport calipers for a good price. If I just picked up this Z1 kit, would I have a successful install? Here is the link: https://www.z1motorsports.com/z1-pro...ge-p-4490.html I apologize for this question it’s it been answered, but from what I’ve searched, I’ve been hearing mixed things. The last thing I want is to be in the middle of a build and forget something. Thanks guys. Thanks guys. Last edited by t_n0d; 06-12-2018 at 12:35 AM.

08-01-2018, 06:22 AM	#9 (permalink)
ChopsZ Track Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Central Florida Age: 49 Posts: 965 Drives: 2016 370Z GM 6MT Rep Power: 2301	A little late to the game, but stock 18's WILL fit Sport/Nismo brakes with no issue. __________________ She's For Sale! PERFORMANCE: Aero Workz \| Akebono \| BC Racing \| EcuTek \| HKS \| MaxBore \| Motordyne \| Nismo \| RJM \| SPL \| StopTech \| Z1 AUDIO: Arc Audio \| Bazooka \| Helix \| Pioneer \| Stereo Integrity

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06-11-2018, 11:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
Steeles350 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: NC Posts: 55 Drives: 2009 370z touring Rep Power: 24	should be good to go. but when you call Z1 double check with them

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370zBLAST Base Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: ct Posts: 247 Drives: 09 370z 6spd Rep Power: 11	only issue I ran into was my wheels didn't clear the calipers in the front. I had to grab 20mm spacers. and you have to trim the back plating in the rears, front your fine! that kit you posted is only pads and rotor and ss lines, NO calipers. unless you have the calipers already....then I'm sorry lol