A bit of a newbie question..

Vinny · 07-09-2010, 07:07 PM

Hey everyone, I just ordered some wheels for my car, and I wanted to change the brakes. I have a base z, and i'm just sick of the silver calipers. I was curious what my options are as far as changing them. I'm not too concerned with performance, I'm not tracking the car or anything, but just for the looks side of it. How much money will I have to fork out for this??
Thanks for the help!

wishihadnav · 07-09-2010, 07:14 PM

you could rattle can them with some high temp paint?..$3.79 @ kragen..haha

Cmike2780 · 07-09-2010, 08:08 PM

High temp paint will start peeling after a year. I would just leave it alone or try caliper paint. If you want the brakes to look better, put slotted or cross drilled rotors on. Prepare to spend at least $ 3k if you want authentic sport brakes.

nogoodname · 07-09-2010, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Cmike2780

High temp paint will start peeling after a year. I would just leave it alone or try caliper paint. If you want the brakes to look better, put slotted or cross drilled rotors on. Prepare to spend at least $ 3k if you want authentic sport brakes.

A brand new set of OEM rotors, pads, sport Akebono calipers and all hardware will cost 1600 plus shipping.

Cmike2780 · 07-09-2010, 08:37 PM

Sorry, I was thinking of BBK like AP racing. Where can you find the Akibonos for 1600? Is that for all corners?

nogoodname · 07-09-2010, 08:39 PM

Yup, all four corners and from CZP.

For 3700 around, you could get Alliance 8/6 piston calipers and 15/14 inch rotors from Blackline MS.

Trips · 07-09-2010, 08:43 PM

He could try a Import Wrecking Yard, and buy the complete sets at a discount? if price is an issue

nogoodname · 07-09-2010, 08:46 PM

1600 with all the hardware is pretty good deal. Dont bother with junkyards trying to find every single part.

wishihadnav · 07-09-2010, 11:40 PM

In all seriousness, your brakes are something that u do NOT want to compromise with an inferior product..at the very least find a set of akebonos..I really would not fool around with the cheaper BBK's out there just to get the "cool" look...don't do it man.

nogoodname · 07-09-2010, 11:46 PM

If you want to see a set of Alliance BBK, Custom powdercoated Akebono's or just regular brakes. Go to a meet...lol... there's one like every week in Laval or at the Orange Julep.

07-09-2010, 07:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
Vinny Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Montreal, Qc Posts: 246 Drives: 09 Fairlady Z tt Rep Power: 15	A bit of a newbie question.. Hey everyone, I just ordered some wheels for my car, and I wanted to change the brakes. I have a base z, and i'm just sick of the silver calipers. I was curious what my options are as far as changing them. I'm not too concerned with performance, I'm not tracking the car or anything, but just for the looks side of it. How much money will I have to fork out for this?? Thanks for the help!

07-09-2010, 08:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
Cmike2780 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 5,059 Drives: slowwww Rep Power: 29	High temp paint will start peeling after a year. I would just leave it alone or try caliper paint. If you want the brakes to look better, put slotted or cross drilled rotors on. Prepare to spend at least $ 3k if you want authentic sport brakes. __________________ [09][MB][6-Spd MT][Touring][Stillen Gen III][K&N][Borla CBE][Evo-R] [ArchitTEK Photography]

07-09-2010, 08:37 PM	#5 (permalink)
Cmike2780 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 5,059 Drives: slowwww Rep Power: 29	Sorry, I was thinking of BBK like AP racing. Where can you find the Akibonos for 1600? Is that for all corners? __________________ [09][MB][6-Spd MT][Touring][Stillen Gen III][K&N][Borla CBE][Evo-R] [ArchitTEK Photography]

07-09-2010, 08:43 PM	#7 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,730 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	He could try a Import Wrecking Yard, and buy the complete sets at a discount? if price is an issue __________________

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07-09-2010, 07:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
wishihadnav A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: 90090 Posts: 1,851 Drives: Force Fed Nismo Rep Power: 184	you could rattle can them with some high temp paint?..$3.79 @ kragen..haha

07-09-2010, 08:39 PM	#6 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1765	Yup, all four corners and from CZP. For 3700 around, you could get Alliance 8/6 piston calipers and 15/14 inch rotors from Blackline MS.

07-09-2010, 08:46 PM	#8 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1765	1600 with all the hardware is pretty good deal. Dont bother with junkyards trying to find every single part.

07-09-2010, 11:40 PM	#9 (permalink)
wishihadnav A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: 90090 Posts: 1,851 Drives: Force Fed Nismo Rep Power: 184	In all seriousness, your brakes are something that u do NOT want to compromise with an inferior product..at the very least find a set of akebonos..I really would not fool around with the cheaper BBK's out there just to get the "cool" look...don't do it man.

07-09-2010, 11:46 PM	#10 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1765	If you want to see a set of Alliance BBK, Custom powdercoated Akebono's or just regular brakes. Go to a meet...lol... there's one like every week in Laval or at the Orange Julep.