09-08-2010, 10:31 AM
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Originally Posted by christian370z
I would love to get a set of sport Akebono calipers and rotors for my Touring Z but I always want to see about all the options. Could non-sport brakes be made to be near Akebono performance with a set of pads, rotors, ss lines, and some high temperature fluid?
I am rarely ever going to track it and will mostly be doing auto-x or canyon runs so I feel like Akebonos might be overkill (not to mention cost effectiveness).
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This is the dilemma: Fixed calipers should be better than floating, right? Well, generally yes! However, the OE Sport Akebono's are not at the top of the performers list for stiffness and response, so they are not an automatic choice. If you can get a set cheap, then I'd say go for it. If not, then either upgrade what you have with one of the better rotor options, SS lines, better fluid (like AP Racing Formula 5.1) and better pads. Take the money you save and put it elsewhere, or save it towards a true BBK if you decide down the road to track the car more.
Chris
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