Steel rotors on 370z?

Botaine · 10-19-2021, 08:11 AM

I was hoping for something that costs less than the car... What are the lightest rotors for the base trim brakes? Or what are the best street performance pads and rotors for them anyway.

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cv129 · 10-19-2021, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Botaine

I was hoping for something that costs less than the car... What are the lightest rotors for the base trim brakes? Or what are the best street performance pads and rotors for them anyway.

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No lightweight options for base rotors.

Have you been smoking your pads? What’s your complain about your current pads?

Botaine · 10-19-2021, 10:42 AM

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No lightweight options for base rotors.

Have you been smoking your pads? What’s your complain about your current pads?

I'm getting a little pulsating and juddering with high speed stops so I think that means I need new rotors. Just wanted to get some opinions on good ones. I'm using ebc blue pads. They stop well but do make a little squeaking on occasion at low speed. I don't think I will benefit from akebono calipers since I don't track the car or go fast more than maybe 10 minutes at a time so I was looking for other options.

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JARblue · 10-19-2021, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Botaine

I'm getting a little pulsating and juddering with high speed stops so I think that means I need new rotors. Just wanted to get some opinions on good ones. I'm using ebc blue pads. They stop well but do make a little squeaking on occasion at low speed. I don't think I will benefit from akebono calipers since I don't track the car or go fast more than maybe 10 minutes at a time so I was looking for other options.

Might be able to have a shop turn the rotors for you without needing to replace them. EBC blue pads are fine but you should know those are a streetable entry-level track pad. You might want to switch to a ceramic pad instead of a semi-metallic if you want less noise

The Centric Posi-Quiets won't bite as hard but will dust less. Hawk Peformance Ceramic pads will still bite decently and are not as dusty. EBC Red and Green pads are good stuff, too. You have a number of options and just have to decide what's right for you based on your needs.

Rusty · 10-19-2021, 10:35 AM

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I was hoping for something that costs less than the car... What are the lightest rotors for the base trim brakes? Or what are the best street performance pads and rotors for them anyway.

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There is no steel brake rotors. Just cast iron. The best cast iron rotors are RacingBrake. But not for you.

https://www.z1motorsports.com/z1-pro...2f57dac8d62f31

https://www.z1motorsports.com/z1-pro...46b84c961b3fb0

https://www.summitracing.com/search/...ubmodel%3Abase

JARblue · 10-19-2021, 10:30 AM

Just get some OEE from your local parts store and stop overthinking it. Standard blanks and OEM pads or Centric Posi-Quiet pads should be fine. If you get anything else expect a lot more brake dust on your wheels. If you have money burning a hole in your pocket get the Akebono setup.

Maybe also try doing some research on your own instead of asking to be spoonfed information. There are other threads on this topic. It does not appear that you have read any of them.

Spooler · 10-19-2021, 07:10 PM

It is always better to have more brakes, then less, or None..... LMAO!!! Don't skimp out.

2011 Nismo#91 · 10-20-2021, 06:45 AM

I'm starting to hate light weight brakes threads as much as oil threads. There are may other places you can remove weight for less money and less headache.

Botaine · 10-20-2021, 09:43 AM

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I'm starting to hate light weight brakes threads as much as oil threads. There are may other places you can remove weight for less money and less headache.

It's a bigger deal for performance to reduce the weight of moving parts though.

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cv129 · 10-20-2021, 01:54 PM

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It's a bigger deal for performance to reduce the weight of moving parts though.

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Lol, Nismo#91 is weeelllll aware of that fact.

JARblue · 10-20-2021, 02:31 PM

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It's a bigger deal for performance to reduce the weight of moving parts though.

The real question is why does it even matter to you? You're not doing time attack. You'll never be able to quantify (much less notice) the weight loss on the street even during spirited driving. The car is plenty capable as is.

Botaine · 10-20-2021, 02:40 PM

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The real question is why does it even matter to you? You're not doing time attack. You'll never be able to quantify (much less notice) the weight loss on the street even during spirited driving. The car is plenty capable as is.

I can tell the difference between when I have a spare tire in the car and when I don't so I'm pretty sure I will be able to tell the difference if the rotors are 30lb lighter from using a material lighter in total than iron. It would make even more of a difference on the rotors because the engine has to rotate them directly just to make the car move. I don't think there is a lighter material available for the base trim rotors. To get lighter rotors it sounds like I would have to first upgrade to the akebono brakes and swap in some carbon fiber rotors that would cost 15 grand for a set... Hmm not worth it. Was just hoping someone made steel rotors or that there were more options for light rotors at a reasonable price. It's really just for ***** and giggles. To keep myself entertained really.

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JARblue · 10-20-2021, 08:28 PM

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I can tell the difference between when I have a spare tire in the car and when I don't

And what difference does it make?

JARblue · 10-20-2021, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Botaine

I don't think there is a lighter material available for the base trim rotors. To get lighter rotors it sounds like I would have to first upgrade to the akebono brakes

Correct.

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Originally Posted by Botaine

and swap in some carbon fiber rotors that would cost 15 grand for a set...

Incorrect. Grab a set of Akebono calipers and buy a set of Z1 2pc rotors and some pads to go with. Not expensive at all. Do what makes you happy man

OptionZero · 10-20-2021, 02:35 PM

Man you drive an automatic, stock Z base model that is not used in any performance driving situation

Get your stock replacement rotors and pads and let's back off this bench racing talk

If you want to talk actual braking performance upgrades, head to the track forum and they'll tell you to get new lightweight 18, sticky tires, a better pad compound, 2 piece rotors, sport calipers or better, some better fluid and SS lines, and ducting, along with coilovers and the SPL package

All of which you aren't gonna do

So why are we playing around?

Go to autozone, spend a couple bucks, and enjoy your trip to school/grocery store

10-19-2021, 10:30 AM	#6 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 44 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684441	Just get some OEE from your local parts store and stop overthinking it. Standard blanks and OEM pads or Centric Posi-Quiet pads should be fine. If you get anything else expect a lot more brake dust on your wheels. If you have money burning a hole in your pocket get the Akebono setup. Maybe also try doing some research on your own instead of asking to be spoonfed information. There are other threads on this topic. It does not appear that you have read any of them. sx moneypit likes this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

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2011 Nismo#91 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 2,407 Drives: slowly Rep Power: 40570	I'm starting to hate light weight brakes threads as much as oil threads. There are may other places you can remove weight for less money and less headache. __________________ GTR TT 493Whp/431lbft, Ecutek, Southbend 6puck,Quaife, RPM RollBar 4Point, R888R, JRZ RSPro F(10R/10C) R(10R/6C) 1000f500r inlbs+150inlbs Tender, SPL everywhere.Full Specs

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OptionZero A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,261 Drives: 15 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 214101	Man you drive an automatic, stock Z base model that is not used in any performance driving situation Get your stock replacement rotors and pads and let's back off this bench racing talk If you want to talk actual braking performance upgrades, head to the track forum and they'll tell you to get new lightweight 18, sticky tires, a better pad compound, 2 piece rotors, sport calipers or better, some better fluid and SS lines, and ducting, along with coilovers and the SPL package All of which you aren't gonna do So why are we playing around? Go to autozone, spend a couple bucks, and enjoy your trip to school/grocery store JARblue and Rusty like this. __________________ OptionZero Build Thread

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Botaine Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: America Posts: 39 Drives: 370Z Base Automatic Rep Power: 15	I was hoping for something that costs less than the car... What are the lightest rotors for the base trim brakes? Or what are the best street performance pads and rotors for them anyway. Sent from my RMX2170 using Tapatalk

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Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 14,045 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684393	It is always better to have more brakes, then less, or None..... LMAO!!! Don't skimp out.