Brake Rotors Matching?

JrumMusic · 05-04-2020, 05:06 PM

Hello Z Fam, Wishing you all well during these crazy times.

I will be upgrading my brakes soon, and was thinking about getting the Z1 2 piece front rotors, but getting slotted (non 2 piece) rotors in the rear...

Would there be an issue with having lighter rotors in the front or mis matching rotors in general?

Appreciate the advice, help in advance! Sorry for the noob question lol... First time doing new brakes on my Z.

dts3 · 05-04-2020, 06:01 PM

During my base model akebono upgrade I stripped the threading on one of the calipers with the banjo bolt. Of course it was the last one so I already had the other three akebonos on. I left the other three sport calipers on, and reverted the front passenger wheel to the base caliper (which also included putting the smaller base-model rotor back on) and bled them. I expected to encounter some pulling to one side during braking, but I could not feel any difference. I worked up the nerve to do some pretty hard panic stops and didn't have any problems. I drove that way longer than I'll admit here.

All this to say that while it may not be ideal, you'll be fine.

JrumMusic · 05-04-2020, 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dts3

During my base model akebono upgrade I stripped the threading on one of the calipers with the banjo bolt. Of course it was the last one so I already had the other three akebonos on. I left the other three sport calipers on, and reverted the front passenger wheel to the base caliper (which also included putting the smaller base-model rotor back on) and bled them. I expected to encounter some pulling to one side during braking, but I could not feel any difference. I worked up the nerve to do some pretty hard panic stops and didn't have any problems. I drove that way longer than I'll admit here.

Thanks for the honesty lol, I ain't judging my friend. I feel like the money would be well spent on the front rotors since the do a majority of the turning. Im just on a severe budget!!

Gooch · 05-04-2020, 06:12 PM

Nope. You should be fine as long as the fronts match as a pair and the rears match as a pair.

JrumMusic · 05-04-2020, 06:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gooch

Nope. You should be fine as long as the fronts match as a pair and the rears match as a pair.

Appreciate your reply and time!! Bless up!

05-04-2020, 05:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
JrumMusic Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 324 Drives: Pearl White 370z Rep Power: 14	Brake Rotors Matching? Hello Z Fam, Wishing you all well during these crazy times. I will be upgrading my brakes soon, and was thinking about getting the Z1 2 piece front rotors, but getting slotted (non 2 piece) rotors in the rear... Would there be an issue with having lighter rotors in the front or mis matching rotors in general? Appreciate the advice, help in advance! Sorry for the noob question lol... First time doing new brakes on my Z. __________________ Pearl White 370z \| Sport Package \| 19" Rays \| Stillen Oil Cooler \|Ark CBE \| K&N Short Ram Intake \| Kenwood 7" Nav Unit \| Custom Sound System \| More mods coming soon Last edited by JrumMusic; 05-04-2020 at 06:06 PM.

05-04-2020, 06:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
dts3 Track Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Farmington Hills, MI Posts: 599 Drives: 08 Expedition Rep Power: 6765	During my base model akebono upgrade I stripped the threading on one of the calipers with the banjo bolt. Of course it was the last one so I already had the other three akebonos on. I left the other three sport calipers on, and reverted the front passenger wheel to the base caliper (which also included putting the smaller base-model rotor back on) and bled them. I expected to encounter some pulling to one side during braking, but I could not feel any difference. I worked up the nerve to do some pretty hard panic stops and didn't have any problems. I drove that way longer than I'll admit here. All this to say that while it may not be ideal, you'll be fine. JrumMusic likes this. __________________ Visit my blog! www.LeftoverPi.com Last edited by dts3; 05-04-2020 at 06:04 PM.

05-04-2020, 06:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
Gooch Base Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Washington State Posts: 69 Drives: 15 370z 6MT Nismo Rep Power: 9	Nope. You should be fine as long as the fronts match as a pair and the rears match as a pair. JrumMusic likes this. __________________ '15 370z Nismo Tech 6MT Magnetic Black, V2 BP Kit 6467 Unexploded Turbo \| '06 350z Touring 6MT Carbon Silver

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