G37 Akebono Big Brakes on 370Z Touring - Need help, please

Eihtball99 · 05-08-2011, 12:07 PM

Hi guys,

Found a local Craigslist posting from a guy wanting to trade his '08 G37 Akebono big brakes for stock brakes + $700.

I'm loving the idea of this, but am wondering if his Akebonos will fit under my OEM 18" 370Z touring wheels.

Does anyone happen to know this, or is there a way I can check my car's spec sheet and determine if I'm going to have any problems.

As always, thanks everyone.

christian370z · 05-08-2011, 12:52 PM

Yep, the Akebonos will clear the base 18s perfectly fine so you won't have any issues. Good price on the Akebonos plus trade!

SPOHN · 05-08-2011, 01:46 PM

They'll fit for sure. Go for it. The Europen models have 18's with the Akebono's option. I think Australia does too.

Red__Zed · 05-09-2011, 08:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPOHN

They'll fit for sure. Go for it. The Europen models have 18's with the Akebono's option. I think Australia does too.

GonGo · 05-09-2011, 08:37 AM

The Stock 18"s fit, however the non-sport spare does not clear the akebonos, you might look for the nice looking sport pkg spare or get an repair kit/ Roadside assistance.

SPOHN · 05-09-2011, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GonGo

The Stock 18"s fit, however the non-sport spare does not clear the akebonos, you might look for the nice looking sport pkg spare or get an repair kit/ Roadside assistance.

Now this I didn't know.

toxik · 05-09-2011, 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GonGo

The Stock 18"s fit, however the non-sport spare does not clear the akebonos, you might look for the nice looking sport pkg spare or get an repair kit/ Roadside assistance.

i have a similar issue with my BBK kit, I can't get the sport spare to fit over my 8 pot front brake. Another solution to what you can do is mount the rear wheel in the front, as it will clear the front brake, and put the spare in the back. A non sport spare will clear the back brakes of the Akebonos.

Eihtball99 · 05-09-2011, 10:17 AM

Okay cool, so it sounds like I'll be fine - except for the spare. Not a huge deal, I can just tow if I get in a pinch.

A thousand thanks to everybody for the feedback. Now if I could just get the seller to reply to me.

SPOHN · 05-09-2011, 01:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toxik

i have a similar issue with my BBK kit, I can't get the sport spare to fit over my 8 pot front brake. Another solution to what you can do is mount the rear wheel in the front, as it will clear the front brake, and put the spare in the back. A non sport spare will clear the back brakes of the Akebonos.

CBRich · 05-12-2011, 04:59 PM

Don't forget that you also need the hardlines from the body brake line to the caliper.

05-08-2011, 12:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
Eihtball99 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Denver Posts: 68 Drives: 2010 370Z Touring Rep Power: 15	G37 Akebono Big Brakes on 370Z Touring - Need help, please Hi guys, Found a local Craigslist posting from a guy wanting to trade his '08 G37 Akebono big brakes for stock brakes + $700. I'm loving the idea of this, but am wondering if his Akebonos will fit under my OEM 18" 370Z touring wheels. Does anyone happen to know this, or is there a way I can check my car's spec sheet and determine if I'm going to have any problems. As always, thanks everyone.

05-08-2011, 12:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
christian370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 3,900 Drives: 2010 370Z/Saab 900se Rep Power: 432	Yep, the Akebonos will clear the base 18s perfectly fine so you won't have any issues. Good price on the Akebonos plus trade! __________________ -320whp / 259wftlbs- SP Rays -- RE-11s -- SpecialtyZ Tune -- Swift Springs -- Stillen 25R Oil Cooler -- Stillen G3 Intakes -- Berk HFCs -- F.I. 12" CBE -- Stillen Sway Bars -- Es14 Spring -- INGS+1 lip -- CF Spoiler -- GTR Start Button -- VLED Parking Lights -- PWJDM V2 shift knob

05-08-2011, 01:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 46 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	They'll fit for sure. Go for it. The Europen models have 18's with the Akebono's option. I think Australia does too. __________________

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GonGo Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 80 Drives: 2009 370z PW M6 Rep Power: 16	The Stock 18"s fit, however the non-sport spare does not clear the akebonos, you might look for the nice looking sport pkg spare or get an repair kit/ Roadside assistance.

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Eihtball99 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Denver Posts: 68 Drives: 2010 370Z Touring Rep Power: 15	Okay cool, so it sounds like I'll be fine - except for the spare. Not a huge deal, I can just tow if I get in a pinch. A thousand thanks to everybody for the feedback. Now if I could just get the seller to reply to me.

05-12-2011, 04:59 PM	#10 (permalink)
CBRich A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,464 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 544	Don't forget that you also need the hardlines from the body brake line to the caliper.