370Z Brakes?

RCZ · 11-23-2008, 07:29 PM

Anyone have any info on the brakes that come with the sports package? I know they are 4pots, but are they proprietary to nissan or are they made by someone else like Brembo?

Dav · 11-24-2008, 12:55 AM

Don't know the base brakes, but the best ones should be Brembos.

MC · 11-27-2008, 05:14 AM

akebono

RCZ · 11-27-2008, 12:45 PM

huh?

AK370Z · 11-27-2008, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by RCZ

huh?

You can see the specs of the "Sports Package" brake system. O stands for optional sport package. S stards for standard or base model brakes.

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Originally Posted by MotorTrend

So what's the 370Z's secret? Simply put: Nissan turned to the tried-and-true sports-car formula of cutting weight, reducing size, and adding power. The Z diet from 350 to 370 included hacking 3.9 inches from the wheelbase, 2.7 inches from the overall length, and 0.3 inch from the height as well as replacing numerous steel pieces, namely, the doors, rear hatch, front suspension cradle, and hood reinforcements, with parts made from lighter aluminum. Nissan even managed to trim mass from the fuel tank and audio and exhaust systems. The net weight reduction, according to Nissan, is around 88 pounds, depending on trim, although our scales indicate the 370Z with the optional Sport Package (viscous limited-slip differential, 19-inch forged Rays wheels, Bridgestone tires, Akebono brakes, SynchroRev Match, front and rear spoilers, 0.29 Cd) weighs 12 pounds more than the Nismo 350Z. That said, our tester does represent enhanced equipment, i.e., larger (and heavier) tires and brakes, not to mention the more powerful 3.7-liter V-6, which, according to Z project manager Peter Bedrosian, "packs an additional 42 pounds compared with the 3.5-liter.

seizer8 · 02-04-2013, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by RCZ

huh?

The sport brakes are made by Akebono.

sparky · 02-04-2013, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by seizer8

The sport brakes are made by Akebono.

Always look at the post dates my friend, you're responding to a 2 year old thread!

seizer8 · 05-23-2013, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by sparky

Always look at the post dates my friend, you're responding to a 2 year old thread!

Haha, I guess I should do that.

RCZ · 11-27-2008, 01:39 PM

Never heard of Akebono

AK370Z · 11-27-2008, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by RCZ

Never heard of Akebono

What? check out akebono

haha J/K here's their website:

Akebono Brake Corporation

I wonder why Akebono? I was 90% sure it would be Brembo but I guess I was wrong.

MC · 11-27-2008, 06:23 PM

they use them on the G37

pulgoso33 · 03-26-2009, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by MC@MYGTR

they use them on the G37

Hi, so it is true that I can buy competition the Infinity G37 brake pads ( compound 01 ) and install them in the 370+sport pack ??

thanks !!
B

drmike · 11-27-2008, 07:46 PM

For street driving there's no reason (besides style) to go for the bigger brakes. For track days, there's no excuse for not having them. Heck, even my MINI needed bigger brakes (in that case 11.75" by 1.25" with four-pot calipers was big enough).

RCZ · 11-27-2008, 08:57 PM

Track Minis are awesome cars. Sooooo much fun!

Yes I do track my cars year round. I honestly dont think the stock "performance" brakes on the new Z are enough to handle the abuse of a full day at the track. One of the first things Im going to do is switch over to racing 4 or 6pots. Most likely AP Racing, stoptechs or perhaps some Alcons if I get blingy. I wonder how much the GT-R's brembos will run...

Any reason to think that maybe theres a more hardcore trim of the Z coming out?

gettingaZ · 12-02-2008, 09:21 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?

11-23-2008, 07:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	370Z Brakes? Anyone have any info on the brakes that come with the sports package? I know they are 4pots, but are they proprietary to nissan or are they made by someone else like Brembo?

11-24-2008, 12:55 AM	#2 (permalink)
Dav Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: N Italy, lake Maggiore Posts: 399 Drives: black Lev2 370Z Rep Power: 17	Don't know the base brakes, but the best ones should be Brembos.

11-27-2008, 05:14 AM	#3 (permalink)
MC Moderator Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NC Posts: 3,238 Drives: 2015 GTR NISMO Rep Power: 24	akebono

11-27-2008, 12:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	huh?

11-27-2008, 01:39 PM	#9 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	Never heard of Akebono

11-27-2008, 06:23 PM	#11 (permalink)
MC Moderator Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NC Posts: 3,238 Drives: 2015 GTR NISMO Rep Power: 24	they use them on the G37

11-27-2008, 07:46 PM	#13 (permalink)
drmike Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Kern Co., California Age: 54 Posts: 356 Drives: '03 Mini S+'94 Miata Rep Power: 17	For street driving there's no reason (besides style) to go for the bigger brakes. For track days, there's no excuse for not having them. Heck, even my MINI needed bigger brakes (in that case 11.75" by 1.25" with four-pot calipers was big enough).

11-27-2008, 08:57 PM	#14 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	Track Minis are awesome cars. Sooooo much fun! Yes I do track my cars year round. I honestly dont think the stock "performance" brakes on the new Z are enough to handle the abuse of a full day at the track. One of the first things Im going to do is switch over to racing 4 or 6pots. Most likely AP Racing, stoptechs or perhaps some Alcons if I get blingy. I wonder how much the GT-R's brembos will run... Any reason to think that maybe theres a more hardcore trim of the Z coming out?

12-02-2008, 09:21 AM	#15 (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?