Help me pick my Rotors and pad (Akebono stock replacement) + Motive Bleeder & fluid

alefcole · 09-22-2012, 05:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Waizzz

This is the exact setup that I run on my 350z with Brembos, I would definitely recommend it to anyone:

StopTech slotted rotors
Stoptech 370Z Direct Replacement Rotors, Slotted - Front Pair (Sport Model) - Nissan performance parts

Stoptech 370Z Direct Replacement Rotors, Slotted - Rear Pair (Sport Model) - Nissan performance parts

StopTech Street pads:
Stoptech 370Z Street Performance Brake Pads - Front, Sport (Akebono) - Nissan performance parts

Stoptech 370Z Street Performance Brake Pads - Rear, Sport (Akebono) - Nissan performance parts

While you're at it pickup some SS lines:

Stoptech 370Z Stainless Steel Brake Lines Front - Nissan performance parts

Stoptech 370Z Stainless Steel Brake Lines Rear - Nissan performance parts

Lastly, fresh fluid:

Motul Racing Brake Fluid 3-Pack - Nissan performance parts

animal23 · 10-10-2012, 06:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Waizzz

This is the exact setup that I run on my 350z with Brembos, I would definitely recommend it to anyone:

StopTech slotted rotors
Stoptech 370Z Direct Replacement Rotors, Slotted - Front Pair (Sport Model) - Nissan performance parts

Stoptech 370Z Direct Replacement Rotors, Slotted - Rear Pair (Sport Model) - Nissan performance parts

StopTech Street pads:
Stoptech 370Z Street Performance Brake Pads - Front, Sport (Akebono) - Nissan performance parts

Stoptech 370Z Street Performance Brake Pads - Rear, Sport (Akebono) - Nissan performance parts

While you're at it pickup some SS lines:

Stoptech 370Z Stainless Steel Brake Lines Front - Nissan performance parts

Stoptech 370Z Stainless Steel Brake Lines Rear - Nissan performance parts

Lastly, fresh fluid:

Motul Racing Brake Fluid 3-Pack - Nissan performance parts

would that run good on a nismo 370z??

G35_FTMFW · 09-21-2012, 08:29 PM

Doesnt stoptech rotors leave that hideous rust ring?

G35_FTMFW · 09-21-2012, 08:30 PM

Ever look into.DBA or EBC rotors?

diesel11679 · 09-21-2012, 11:02 PM

My mistake, R35 is Dot 4.

Nissan Factory OEM GT-R Special DOT 4 Brake Fluid KN9U0-40001P - Nissan R35 GT-R

Joe@ZSpeed · 09-22-2012, 01:32 PM

EBC Ultimax sport rotors
EBC Redstuff pads

I have been running these all summer, track days included and they absolutely rock. Almost no dust at all and have not heard a peep out of them yet.

EBC Brake Thread

Amuse370z · 09-22-2012, 06:18 PM

Whats wrong with drilled rotors?

If you don't track the car, it shouldn't crack.

fuct · 10-03-2012, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Amuse370z

Whats wrong with drilled rotors?

If you don't track the car, it shouldn't crack.

nothing, but knowing something that is mainly for looks cant handle certain temps makes me not want them. (hope that made sense)

NissanGuy23 · 01-14-2013, 02:33 PM

Bringing this thread back -

My Akebonos are also toast, heavy wobble when they heat up. The dealer confirmed that they are warped today. Im getting the two front rotors replaced via nissan with new pads. Ive never had brake fade, despite beating my brakes pretty good, I've just had the wobble. The stopping power is also extremely impressive so i decided to stay stock. Although if i decide to track this summer i will look into a higher temp fluid.

AK did you get new rotors/pads? How are they compared to stock if there's a difference?

kns brakes · 01-16-2013, 10:32 AM

Definitely stick with slotted rotors, don't want to move into drilled rotors, drilled rotors are only for looks, they serve no purpose to heat dissipation/cooling. Pads, if you go with the Hawk Performance Ceramics you may be a bit disappointed in their lack of bite, however they are an ultra-low dust pad.

-Nick

Sh0velMan · 01-16-2013, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kns brakes

Definitely stick with slotted rotors, don't want to move into drilled rotors, drilled rotors are only for looks, they serve no purpose to heat dissipation/cooling. Pads, if you go with the Hawk Performance Ceramics you may be a bit disappointed in their lack of bite, however they are an ultra-low dust pad.

-Nick

And their utter destruction of your rotors, lol.

ImportConvert · 04-21-2013, 06:59 PM

Good thread. I only street drive my car. Pads are fine, Rotors warped for the third time in less that 20k miles. Nissan uses some **** Rotors, just sayin. Going with z1 slotted only.

fuct · 04-22-2013, 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ImportConvert

Good thread. I only street drive my car. Pads are fine, Rotors warped for the third time in less that 20k miles. Nissan uses some **** Rotors, just sayin. Going with z1 slotted only.

whaaaa?

Dzel · 04-22-2013, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ImportConvert

Good thread. I only street drive my car. Pads are fine, Rotors warped for the third time in less that 20k miles. Nissan uses some **** Rotors, just sayin. Going with z1 slotted only.

You must be heating them up then running the car through a pond or something. I just did the brakes on my sister in laws Scion and she had about 50k miles on that set.

ImportConvert · 05-09-2013, 09:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dzel

You must be heating them up then running the car through a pond or something. I just did the brakes on my sister in laws Scion and she had about 50k miles on that set.

Nope. This car has been a PITA from day 1. Well, actually 10K miles. Next week it's going back to the dealership again. I just got the slotted Z1 rotors on it last week, and they shaved the brake pads because it was still shaking very noticeably. I'm replacing the pads now, 300 miles later, because I can feel, very slightly, that it's starting it up again and it can only get worse from here.

Stopping smoothly. My 1988 mustang 5.0 did it better.

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Joe@ZSpeed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,304 Drives: Nissan Rep Power: 343000	EBC Ultimax sport rotors EBC Redstuff pads I have been running these all summer, track days included and they absolutely rock. Almost no dust at all and have not heard a peep out of them yet. EBC Brake Thread __________________ http://photos.zspeedperformance.com/...ardsize=468x60 Phone *937-506-7224* E-Mail Sales@Zspeed.com www.ZSPEED.com Last edited by Joe@ZSpeed; 10-23-2012 at 11:46 AM.

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