Sport/nismo brembo GT front caliper upgrade

fryzia23 · 07-13-2019, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by OptionZero

If you’re overpowering the z1 two piece rotors its time to go more than a caliper upgrade

Its prolly time for some AP racing radicals

The radicals were my favorite bbk to get but according to Z1 and conceptzperformance, the AP radicals I and II are not available/or discontinued which is littel odd

Rusty · 07-13-2019, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by fryzia23

I've reading up and I think I am going to pull the trigger on racing brake rotors. Which pads are you running on the track? thinking going XP20/12

10/8 for now.

OptionZero · 07-14-2019, 02:16 AM

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Originally Posted by fryzia23

The radicals were my favorite bbk to get but according to Z1 and conceptzperformance, the AP radicals I and II are not available/or discontinued which is littel odd

thats odd

anyone else heard this?

Kenwoodturbo · 07-14-2019, 12:10 PM

I was looking and heard the same thing, I saw Stillen even took them off the site. I did not try to contact AP.

OptionZero · 07-14-2019, 01:59 PM

Looks like it's across all platforms. Wonder what's up

AlWakRa · 07-15-2019, 04:28 AM

This is one of the option I am looking in my brake upgrade, besides AP racing, I think oem sport rotors size is enough for our cars, so getting the caliper kit will be a very cost effective way to upgrade, also I think not all bigger brake kits will be compatible with 18 inch wheels, unless they come with same oem size rotors.

About 2-piece rotors, I have been using Z1 rotors, and they are working for me, I saw what happened to Austin in gridlife, I assume the time we get in track per session is short to put same type of stress on the rotors, but I drive it very hard when I hotlap my car. I used xp10/8 before, and changed to endless mx72 plus and I like mx72 better (even with used rotors). I was planning for XP12 all around but at the end went with endless.

bpchaos · 07-16-2019, 05:23 PM

Quick question - I run the same 2PC Z1 rotors on mine, the same Carbotech XP10/8 combo, and I also get significant pad judder. Could it be the pads? The judder developed after my first few days at Autoclub speedway on the Carbotechs. My car is a bit heavier on Hankook RS4, but also has stock power.

I'm not discounting the fact that it could be the rotors (it's so bad I've since switched back to the stock rotors), but just curious as the pads are an easier/cheaper fix.

I've read elsewhere that the Carbotechs seem to lend themselves to a lot of pad deposit, which may be the cause of the judder.

OptionZero · 07-16-2019, 06:45 PM

Bad rotors
Improper or insufficient bedding process
Bad hub?

Rusty · 07-16-2019, 09:26 PM

I'm starting to wonder if the Z1 rotors and X10/8 pads don't like each other.

fryzia23 · 07-16-2019, 10:17 PM

Instead further experimenting with different rotors/pads combos, I’ve decided to pull a trigger on stoptech trophy sport bbk with 380mm rotors option. Will do front upgrade only at this time and see how’s the balance. With right pad combo might get away with it. Haven’t decided on the pads yet though

fryzia23 · 07-16-2019, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by bpchaos

Quick question - I run the same 2PC Z1 rotors on mine, the same Carbotech XP10/8 combo, and I also get significant pad judder. Could it be the pads? The judder developed after my first few days at Autoclub speedway on the Carbotechs. My car is a bit heavier on Hankook RS4, but also has stock power.

I'm not discounting the fact that it could be the rotors (it's so bad I've since switched back to the stock rotors), but just curious as the pads are an easier/cheaper fix.

I've read elsewhere that the Carbotechs seem to lend themselves to a lot of pad deposit, which may be the cause of the judder.

Did the vibration go away after swapped to stock rotors?

DarkJak · 07-17-2019, 11:17 AM

I did a followup a month ago with Stillen on the state of the Radical kits for the 370Z.
They are the importer of the AP Racing Radical kits to the US, and stated they are discontinuing because AP racing was difficult to get parts in quickly.

I was pretty devastated because I've been eyeing the kit for about 2 years now and had just decided to spring for the Radical II kit.

I have 18 inch wheels so the stoptech 380mm trophy kit is too big, but the Radical II just fits.

My Z1 rotors are starting to show hairline cracks and my Akebono calipers are still leaking at the track, so I want a larger and thicker rotor to dissipate heat faster.

OptionZero · 07-17-2019, 01:58 PM

in that situation the Brembo kit seems to make sense

the only other big name alternative is fancy Endless/Project Mu stuff

bpchaos · 07-17-2019, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by fryzia23

Did the vibration go away after swapped to stock rotors?

I haven't been able to confirm as I've also switched back to stock pads for the street and haven't been to the track since.

fryzia23 · 07-17-2019, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by DarkJak

I did a followup a month ago with Stillen on the state of the Radical kits for the 370Z.
They are the importer of the AP Racing Radical kits to the US, and stated they are discontinuing because AP racing was difficult to get parts in quickly.

I was pretty devastated because I've been eyeing the kit for about 2 years now and had just decided to spring for the Radical II kit.

I have 18 inch wheels so the stoptech 380mm trophy kit is too big, but the Radical II just fits.

My Z1 rotors are starting to show hairline cracks and my Akebono calipers are still leaking at the track, so I want a larger and thicker rotor to dissipate heat faster.

How about their 355mm rotor option? That should fit 18inch wheels

07-14-2019, 01:59 PM	#20 (permalink)
OptionZero A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,235 Drives: 15 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 214100	Looks like it's across all platforms. Wonder what's up __________________ OptionZero Build Thread

07-15-2019, 04:28 AM	#21 (permalink)
AlWakRa Track Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Qatar Posts: 600 Drives: 10 370Z PW 6MT Rep Power: 13450	This is one of the option I am looking in my brake upgrade, besides AP racing, I think oem sport rotors size is enough for our cars, so getting the caliper kit will be a very cost effective way to upgrade, also I think not all bigger brake kits will be compatible with 18 inch wheels, unless they come with same oem size rotors. About 2-piece rotors, I have been using Z1 rotors, and they are working for me, I saw what happened to Austin in gridlife, I assume the time we get in track per session is short to put same type of stress on the rotors, but I drive it very hard when I hotlap my car. I used xp10/8 before, and changed to endless mx72 plus and I like mx72 better (even with used rotors). I was planning for XP12 all around but at the end went with endless. __________________ 2010 370Z Touring Sport Pearl White 6MT Powered by: Fast Intentions - Motordyne - Stillen - OS Giken - CJ Motorsports - Mishimoto - MCA Suspension - SPL - SuperPRO - RJM - Z1 Motorsport - Zspeed - Volk My Humble Journals

07-16-2019, 06:45 PM	#23 (permalink)
OptionZero A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,235 Drives: 15 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 214100	Bad rotors Improper or insufficient bedding process Bad hub? __________________ OptionZero Build Thread

07-16-2019, 09:26 PM	#24 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 35,220 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684438	I'm starting to wonder if the Z1 rotors and X10/8 pads don't like each other. Hotrodz likes this. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

07-16-2019, 10:17 PM	#25 (permalink)
fryzia23 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: new jersey Posts: 452 Drives: 2011 MB 370Z NISMO Rep Power: 1246	Instead further experimenting with different rotors/pads combos, I’ve decided to pull a trigger on stoptech trophy sport bbk with 380mm rotors option. Will do front upgrade only at this time and see how’s the balance. With right pad combo might get away with it. Haven’t decided on the pads yet though cv129 likes this.

07-14-2019, 12:10 PM	#19 (permalink)
Kenwoodturbo Base Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 124 Drives: 13 Nismo Rep Power: 12	I was looking and heard the same thing, I saw Stillen even took them off the site. I did not try to contact AP.

07-16-2019, 05:23 PM	#22 (permalink)
bpchaos Base Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 74 Drives: G37S (370z+ seats) Rep Power: 3364	Quick question - I run the same 2PC Z1 rotors on mine, the same Carbotech XP10/8 combo, and I also get significant pad judder. Could it be the pads? The judder developed after my first few days at Autoclub speedway on the Carbotechs. My car is a bit heavier on Hankook RS4, but also has stock power. I'm not discounting the fact that it could be the rotors (it's so bad I've since switched back to the stock rotors), but just curious as the pads are an easier/cheaper fix. I've read elsewhere that the Carbotechs seem to lend themselves to a lot of pad deposit, which may be the cause of the judder.

07-17-2019, 11:17 AM	#27 (permalink)
DarkJak A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 1,397 Drives: 2009 370Z Rep Power: 16804	I did a followup a month ago with Stillen on the state of the Radical kits for the 370Z. They are the importer of the AP Racing Radical kits to the US, and stated they are discontinuing because AP racing was difficult to get parts in quickly. I was pretty devastated because I've been eyeing the kit for about 2 years now and had just decided to spring for the Radical II kit. I have 18 inch wheels so the stoptech 380mm trophy kit is too big, but the Radical II just fits. My Z1 rotors are starting to show hairline cracks and my Akebono calipers are still leaking at the track, so I want a larger and thicker rotor to dissipate heat faster. __________________ @stupidtoycars \| My track vids 09 7AT\|MCS 2WNR\|Topgunz Rotrex\|Ecutek (Eugene)\|Maxxis RC1\|Titan-7 TS-5\|OSG LSD\|Rear Mount Derale Oil Cooler (WIP)+25 Trans Cooler\|Fismo\|G-LOC R12/R10\|Zeta III L\|NLR Wing and Splitter\|CJM Pan and Fuel Hat\|Radium Surge Tank\|AP Racing CP9668

07-17-2019, 01:58 PM	#28 (permalink)
OptionZero A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,235 Drives: 15 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 214100	in that situation the Brembo kit seems to make sense the only other big name alternative is fancy Endless/Project Mu stuff __________________ OptionZero Build Thread

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