370Z Brakes?

RCZ · 11-29-2008, 01:27 PM

Actually it was my OEM 06 STI brembos, which I think use a slightly bigger rotor than the 350z brembos. I seriously think the pads is what let me down, they definitely glazed...

MC · 12-01-2008, 01:42 AM

RCZ · 12-01-2008, 05:31 PM

cant say I'm too pleased with the look of those.

gettingaZ · 12-02-2008, 10:21 AM

I am pretty sure they went with Akebono to cut costs. And why does it matter what they look like if they stop great?

drmike · 12-02-2008, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by gettingaZ

And why does it matter what they look like if they stop great?

+one

RCZ · 12-02-2008, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by gettingaZ

I am pretty sure they went with Akebono to cut costs. And why does it matter what they look like if they stop great?

I am in no way interested in what they look like, although nice brakes are sexy. I am interested on how they will manage a full trackday and those look very mainstream/mediocre.

They look "OEMish" Although those 4 pistons look huge....

I already said that I really hope I'm completely wrong and they don't fade and that I'm not just going to replace them. Going to try and make them better first.

When you CUT cost at the OEM level, you cut performance. Just make brembo an option.

RCZ · 12-02-2008, 07:12 PM

MC Do you know the price of the stock GT-R Brembo units?

MC · 12-02-2008, 07:21 PM

i'll have to look again i forget what the calipers are but the rotors alone are over 700 each and the pads are like MSRP for something crazy but can be had for about 500 a set for front and 400 for the rear

RCZ · 12-02-2008, 10:13 PM

Yeah damnit haha.

drmike · 12-03-2008, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by MC@MYGTR

i'll have to look again i forget what the calipers are but the rotors alone are over 700 each and the pads are like MSRP for something crazy but can be had for about 500 a set for front and 400 for the rear

what??? give me $125 rotors and $60 Porterfield pad sets like the ones for my MINI (racing brake kit).

AK370Z · 12-03-2008, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by drmike

give me $125 rotors and $60 Porterfield pad sets like the ones for my MINI (racing brake kit).

RCZ · 12-04-2008, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by drmike

what??? give me $125 rotors and $60 Porterfield pad sets like the ones for my MINI (racing brake kit).

My old pads alone were like 300 for the fronts. Maybe I should've had a mini hehe.

pulgoso33 · 03-20-2009, 04:41 PM

Anyone knows where can I buy competition brake pads for the 370z+sport package?
( compound 01 pads for racing )

thanks /!!!

RCZ · 03-20-2009, 04:51 PM

Check out the Carbotech XT8 and 10 for g37s. Same brakes as the 370 w/ sport. Those are amazing..

Josh@STILLEN · 03-21-2009, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by DDMotorsports

Which Brembos did you smoke? If its the OEM 350Z Brembos remember that those rotors were only 12.8" front and 12.7" rear. OEM 370Z rotors are 14", and the APs you want are 14.25".

Just wanted to clarify.. there is a lot of differences between the AP and OEM's beyond purely the rotor size.

I dropped a note to our Brake Division Manager to give you guys some other insight..

From Chris - STILLEN / AP Racing Brake Manager

"Looking at just rotor diameter is a bit of a thin comparison. Keep in mind that ANY OE system (Brembo and Akebono included) is made to a very tight cost constraint. That is why the Brembo GT kits perform much better than the OE Brembos on the G's, Z's, STI's, Evo's, etc. The OE manufacturer scores some marketing points by using the name, but it is not top-shelf product by any means.

I would bet the biggest reasons that Nissan switched from Brembo to Akebono is that Brembo likely wanted too much money for a larger system and REQUIRED Nissan to keep the name on the caliper. Akebono doesn't seem to care much about their public brand awareness, especially in North America, so they didn't need to charge the "logo tax". They are happy enough to paint the Nissan or Infiniti logo on the caliper for less money and call it a day. Carlos Ghosn is well known for his thrifty ways.

The Sport package owners who take their car to the track will notice not only an improvement over the previous models, but also that the new stuff is not for track use either. The front caliper does use a larger pad, but the caliper itself is not a very stiff one. Steve Millen made comments right after his first drive in the 370Z, that the brakes did NOT feel like a 4-pistons. He was not very impressed and thought they should be better for how they look. And, not many pads options will be available any time soon. I'm sure Hawk and Carbotech will have something, but I don't see Raybestos, PFC, Mintex, etc., jumping through hoops to service that market.

There is simply no substitute for track tested components with many years of development behind them. AP Racing is a leader in that category. Akebono is not.

AP Racing: Larger, 2-piece rotor made from a much higher quality casting. Curved-vane vented for maximum cooling. Aluminum hat is considerably lighter than a 1-piece cast iron design. 6-piston caliper (lighter than the OE 4-piston) with more pad area, and many more pad compound options are available. Race-proven design that is much stiffer under heavy braking than the bulky OE bits. Design allows for quick pad changes for going from the street to the track and back without removing the caliper. <-- Not sure yet if the OE caliper allows this, but I think we have a pair lying around off one of the project cars. Need to look on Monday."

11-29-2008, 01:27 PM	#16 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	Actually it was my OEM 06 STI brembos, which I think use a slightly bigger rotor than the 350z brembos. I seriously think the pads is what let me down, they definitely glazed...

12-01-2008, 01:42 AM	#17 (permalink)
MC Moderator Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NC Posts: 3,238 Drives: 2015 GTR NISMO Rep Power: 24

12-01-2008, 05:31 PM	#18 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	cant say I'm too pleased with the look of those.

12-02-2008, 10:21 AM	#19 (permalink)
gettingaZ Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Flarida Posts: 42 Drives: Mazdaspeed3 Rep Power: 17	I am pretty sure they went with Akebono to cut costs. And why does it matter what they look like if they stop great?

12-02-2008, 07:12 PM	#22 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	MC Do you know the price of the stock GT-R Brembo units?

12-02-2008, 07:21 PM	#23 (permalink)
MC Moderator Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NC Posts: 3,238 Drives: 2015 GTR NISMO Rep Power: 24	i'll have to look again i forget what the calipers are but the rotors alone are over 700 each and the pads are like MSRP for something crazy but can be had for about 500 a set for front and 400 for the rear

12-02-2008, 10:13 PM	#24 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	Yeah damnit haha.

03-20-2009, 04:41 PM	#28 (permalink)
pulgoso33 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Miami Posts: 12 Drives: Nissan 370Z BL AT Rep Power: 16	Anyone knows where can I buy competition brake pads for the 370z+sport package? ( compound 01 pads for racing ) thanks /!!!

03-20-2009, 04:51 PM	#29 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	Check out the Carbotech XT8 and 10 for g37s. Same brakes as the 370 w/ sport. Those are amazing..