oem caliper rotor upgrade?

ccdominic · 12-27-2011, 03:08 PM

has anyone upgraded the rotor on the non sport breaks? i just bought some new open rims and really want that big slotted break look underneath em. not too concerned with performance.

Guard Dad · 12-28-2011, 02:19 AM

The sport package big brake upgrade kit from Z1 Motorsports includes upgraded rotors, brake lines and calipers at a price that's hard to beat.

SE · 12-28-2011, 02:43 AM

Stoptech has some direct replacement slotted front & rear rotors. PM me if you're interested in some pricing.

Thanks

sig11 · 12-28-2011, 09:47 AM

I would recommend PowerSlot/Stoptech rotors.. they'll have that look you want and won't sacrifice performance. I gave $520 for the whole set last summer.

SPOHN · 12-29-2011, 06:49 AM

This is easy. Z1 upgrade. Tell them I sent you if so.

ccdominic · 01-05-2012, 03:26 PM

Thanks for the advice guys. I'm assuming I can't fit a larger rotor over the stock caliper (excuse my noobness). I just got some new rims, as you can see in my pic, and there's a ton of space. It shows my lame stock brakes, and they look puny. Would I need to purchase a full brake kit to fit a larger rotor on there?

dAvenue · 01-05-2012, 05:55 PM

Do the Z1 upgrade as suggested by the wise men before me.

Do it.

ccdominic · 01-05-2012, 08:37 PM

what size is the non-sport rotor? i'm not seeing the size of their rotor either on their site.

Cmike2780 · 01-05-2012, 08:46 PM

370Z / G37 Base Model Performance Rotors

Or try tirerack or Stillen

You can't just swap in larger rotors. The calipers are designed for a specific diameter. You would need to upgrade the brake pads, calipers, rotors etc if you want larger rotors. The Akebono from the sports package is the least expensive option.

ccdominic · 01-05-2012, 08:57 PM

ok that's what i figured. guess the brake upgrade'll have to wait until after my F.I. upgrade. that turbo fund is never getting started lol.

Cmike2780 · 01-05-2012, 09:22 PM

If anything,you'll want to upgrade the brakes befor going FI. A used set of Akebonos pops up every now and then on here, so I would keep an eye out in the "parts for sale" section

ccdominic · 01-05-2012, 09:24 PM

oh the "forced induction" upgrade isn't going to happen for a year or so. i mean my fast intentions exhaust lol.

Cmike2780 · 01-05-2012, 09:26 PM

Oh. Nevermind, lol

ZInferno0248 · 01-08-2012, 06:46 PM

I am thinking about replacing my 2010 nismo brake set-up with a big-brake system...

I would be willing to sell the nismo brake parts. My car has 10k on the clock (FYI)

Let me know if you are interested. Having a buyer for the parts might just push me to get the project done

SPOHN · 01-08-2012, 06:51 PM

You can get better results in the "Foe Sale" section. Are you planning on doing some serious track time? If not I wouldn't worry about a BBK.

12-27-2011, 03:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
ccdominic Track Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Corpus Christi, TX Posts: 615 Drives: Built LS1/T56 RX7 FD Rep Power: 15	oem caliper rotor upgrade? has anyone upgraded the rotor on the non sport breaks? i just bought some new open rims and really want that big slotted break look underneath em. not too concerned with performance.

12-29-2011, 06:49 AM	#5 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 45 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	This is easy. Z1 upgrade. Tell them I sent you if so. __________________

01-05-2012, 05:55 PM	#7 (permalink)
dAvenue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: present Posts: 1,971 Drives: angry Rep Power: 49	Do the Z1 upgrade as suggested by the wise men before me. Do it. __________________ Takeda \| Stillen \| Z1 \| Invidia \| Mishimoto \| CSF \| Megan Racing \| Koni \| Eibach \| SPC \| Forgestar \| Seibon

01-05-2012, 08:46 PM	#9 (permalink)
Cmike2780 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 5,059 Drives: slowwww Rep Power: 29	370Z / G37 Base Model Performance Rotors Or try tirerack or Stillen You can't just swap in larger rotors. The calipers are designed for a specific diameter. You would need to upgrade the brake pads, calipers, rotors etc if you want larger rotors. The Akebono from the sports package is the least expensive option. __________________ [09][MB][6-Spd MT][Touring][Stillen Gen III][K&N][Borla CBE][Evo-R] [ArchitTEK Photography] Last edited by Cmike2780; 01-05-2012 at 08:50 PM.

01-05-2012, 09:22 PM	#11 (permalink)
Cmike2780 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 5,059 Drives: slowwww Rep Power: 29	If anything,you'll want to upgrade the brakes befor going FI. A used set of Akebonos pops up every now and then on here, so I would keep an eye out in the "parts for sale" section __________________ [09][MB][6-Spd MT][Touring][Stillen Gen III][K&N][Borla CBE][Evo-R] [ArchitTEK Photography]

12-28-2011, 02:19 AM	#2 (permalink)
Guard Dad Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: South Orange County, CA Posts: 422 Drives: 2010 370Z Silver A7 Rep Power: 15	The sport package big brake upgrade kit from Z1 Motorsports includes upgraded rotors, brake lines and calipers at a price that's hard to beat.

12-28-2011, 02:43 AM	#3 (permalink)
SE A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 4,236 Drives: 370z/STI/EVO X/IS-F Rep Power: 23	Stoptech has some direct replacement slotted front & rear rotors. PM me if you're interested in some pricing. Thanks

12-28-2011, 09:47 AM	#4 (permalink)
sig11 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Detroit Posts: 1,294 Drives: 09 370Z Red Sport-MT Rep Power: 18	I would recommend PowerSlot/Stoptech rotors.. they'll have that look you want and won't sacrifice performance. I gave $520 for the whole set last summer.

01-05-2012, 03:26 PM	#6 (permalink)
ccdominic Track Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Corpus Christi, TX Posts: 615 Drives: Built LS1/T56 RX7 FD Rep Power: 15	Thanks for the advice guys. I'm assuming I can't fit a larger rotor over the stock caliper (excuse my noobness). I just got some new rims, as you can see in my pic, and there's a ton of space. It shows my lame stock brakes, and they look puny. Would I need to purchase a full brake kit to fit a larger rotor on there?

01-05-2012, 08:37 PM	#8 (permalink)
ccdominic Track Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Corpus Christi, TX Posts: 615 Drives: Built LS1/T56 RX7 FD Rep Power: 15	what size is the non-sport rotor? i'm not seeing the size of their rotor either on their site.

01-05-2012, 08:57 PM	#10 (permalink)
ccdominic Track Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Corpus Christi, TX Posts: 615 Drives: Built LS1/T56 RX7 FD Rep Power: 15	ok that's what i figured. guess the brake upgrade'll have to wait until after my F.I. upgrade. that turbo fund is never getting started lol.

01-05-2012, 09:24 PM	#12 (permalink)
ccdominic Track Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Corpus Christi, TX Posts: 615 Drives: Built LS1/T56 RX7 FD Rep Power: 15	oh the "forced induction" upgrade isn't going to happen for a year or so. i mean my fast intentions exhaust lol. Last edited by ccdominic; 01-05-2012 at 09:30 PM.

01-05-2012, 09:26 PM	#13 (permalink)
Cmike2780 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 5,059 Drives: slowwww Rep Power: 29	Oh. Nevermind, lol __________________ [09][MB][6-Spd MT][Touring][Stillen Gen III][K&N][Borla CBE][Evo-R] [ArchitTEK Photography]

01-08-2012, 06:46 PM	#14 (permalink)
ZInferno0248 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 154 Drives: 2010 370Z Nismo SC'd Rep Power: 14	I am thinking about replacing my 2010 nismo brake set-up with a big-brake system... I would be willing to sell the nismo brake parts. My car has 10k on the clock (FYI) Let me know if you are interested. Having a buyer for the parts might just push me to get the project done __________________ 2010 370Z Nismo, Silver / GTM Stage-1 SC / Custom Tune / GTM Oil Cooler / FI Resonated Test Pipes / FI CBE / Alpine HU / Focal's / JL AMP & Sub / AP Racing BBK / TTA TE-37's / RE-11's / KW V3's / SPC Camber Arms / Whiteline Sways

01-08-2012, 06:51 PM	#15 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 45 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	You can get better results in the "Foe Sale" section. Are you planning on doing some serious track time? If not I wouldn't worry about a BBK. __________________

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