Akebono-BBK Question

370ZAWD · 11-27-2012, 05:12 PM

Alright looking to upgrade to the sport model brakes and was trying to figure out a fair price for the caliper and rotors. I have attached a link and it looks like it costs about 1k, does this seem legit or is there something missing other than the pads? Thanks,

Nissan Akebono BBK Big Brake Kit Basic Upgrade - Nissan 350Z 370Z

theDreamer · 11-27-2012, 05:14 PM

Z1 Akebono Sport Brake Upgrade Package

Looks about on par with others minus pads

Guard Dad · 11-27-2012, 08:16 PM

The sport brakes are a steal at those prices. It's an excelent package for the money. If you intend to track the car I would advise you to purchase a full-on track only pad set, the Stillen duct kit for the front brakes and a super-high-temp brake fluid like Motul 600 or equivilent. That package should stand up to most abuse short of full-on competition use.

diddy535 · 11-27-2012, 08:38 PM

Edit - I think these are $400 cheaper than other places because they don't include rotors?

370ZAWD · 11-28-2012, 03:19 PM

Great thanks for input guys it is much appreciated.

Rusty · 11-28-2012, 04:05 PM

If you're tracking. Don't forget to get Hard Braking Ti pad insulating heat shields for the front.

kns brakes · 12-07-2012, 02:55 PM

Looking at the link that the OP had, I didn't see rotors on the list of items? I could be wrong of course.

-Nick

jae35 · 12-07-2012, 05:19 PM

Most people don't know this but those calipers aren't expensive at all, phil@grubbs quoted me 220 something for the fronts (per caliper) brand new out of factory

11-27-2012, 05:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
370ZAWD Base Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Kansas Posts: 25 Drives: 2009 - Touring -Blue Rep Power: 14	Akebono-BBK Question Alright looking to upgrade to the sport model brakes and was trying to figure out a fair price for the caliper and rotors. I have attached a link and it looks like it costs about 1k, does this seem legit or is there something missing other than the pads? Thanks, Nissan Akebono BBK Big Brake Kit Basic Upgrade - Nissan 350Z 370Z

11-27-2012, 05:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	Z1 Akebono Sport Brake Upgrade Package Looks about on par with others minus pads __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

11-27-2012, 08:16 PM	#3 (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 brakes are a steal at those prices. It's an excelent package for the money. If you intend to track the car I would advise you to purchase a full-on track only pad set, the Stillen duct kit for the front brakes and a super-high-temp brake fluid like Motul 600 or equivilent. That package should stand up to most abuse short of full-on competition use. __________________ 2010 Brilliant Silver, Base w/Sport Package, AT7, Katzkin leather, upgraded audio and lots of Dynamat and a bunch of small stuff.

11-27-2012, 08:38 PM	#4 (permalink)
diddy535 Track Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 789 Drives: '09 370Z RAE 6MT Rep Power: 14	Edit - I think these are $400 cheaper than other places because they don't include rotors? Ni55anPat likes this. __________________ ( Click to show/hide ) http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...ys-thread.html Last edited by diddy535; 11-27-2012 at 08:42 PM.

11-28-2012, 04:05 PM	#6 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 35,218 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684438	If you're tracking. Don't forget to get Hard Braking Ti pad insulating heat shields for the front. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

11-28-2012, 03:19 PM	#5 (permalink)
370ZAWD Base Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Kansas Posts: 25 Drives: 2009 - Touring -Blue Rep Power: 14	Great thanks for input guys it is much appreciated.

12-07-2012, 02:55 PM	#7 (permalink)
kns brakes Base Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Raleigh Posts: 11 Drives: Empty Rep Power: 13	Looking at the link that the OP had, I didn't see rotors on the list of items? I could be wrong of course. -Nick

12-07-2012, 05:19 PM	#8 (permalink)
jae35 Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Dallas Posts: 278 Drives: 370GT Rep Power: 14	Most people don't know this but those calipers aren't expensive at all, phil@grubbs quoted me 220 something for the fronts (per caliper) brand new out of factory

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