K Sport brakes

Wonka2581 · 02-20-2013, 03:43 AM

Hey i'm looking at a K Sport big brake kit for my Z. Im wondering if anyone has had them? Plz post your thoughts,

Wonka2581 · 02-20-2013, 03:46 AM

Ksport Front Big Brake ProComp 8 Piston 14 - Nissan 370z [BKNS340-841SO] - $1,926.10 : Genome Tuning, Performance Parts for Nissan, Infiniti, Subaru, Mitsubishi, and Scion

B&W_Evader · 02-20-2013, 03:52 PM

If I were going to upgrade I would stick with the more known brands. I like the AP racing setup. I think performance friction has one too. Then you could use their carbon metalic pads. Those are great pads!

cv129 · 02-20-2013, 04:44 PM

If you are doing this for show, get a different brand. 600 bucks more and you get top of the line AP 6 pistons front setup, you'll get more kudos.

If you are doing this for track, front only caliper upgrade may yield heavy brake bias which may yield worse braking performance?

DEpointfive0 · 02-20-2013, 04:54 PM

I talked to the OP, he wants more show, AND something better for the track.
My suggestion was that the OEM sport brakes are GREAT, just heavy for being a 4 piston front and 2 piston rear (compared to others because ours aren't machined down)

Mike · 02-20-2013, 05:52 PM

I've refinished and rebuilt a set of Ksports. They aren't terrible brakes. The only truly horrible aftermarket brakes I have seen were some chinese set called WPPro that a guy won in a raffle and had me repowdercoat. They had guide plates bolted on with pointy wood screws!

DEpointfive0 · 02-20-2013, 06:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike

I've refinished and rebuilt a set of Ksports. They aren't terrible brakes. The only truly horrible aftermarket brakes I have seen were some chinese set called WPPro that a guy won in a raffle and had me repowdercoat. They had guide plates bolted on with pointy wood screws!

JEEZUS!!! That's one of the worst things I have ever heard

Ni55anPat · 02-20-2013, 07:27 PM

Ksport isn't bad, not the best...but not shabby....

Wonka2581 · 02-20-2013, 07:41 PM

Thanks for the info guys, I'm thinking im going to go with the sport brake upgrade from Z1 Motorsports. I think its all ill need for street driving and some track days here and there.

bullitt5897 · 02-20-2013, 07:48 PM

Sport brake with upgraded pads and lines along with rotors goes a long way! We found that out with Ben's blue Z making 60-0 stops in an average of 98ft!!!

DEpointfive0 · 02-20-2013, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bullitt@UAMotorsports

Sport brake with upgraded pads and lines along with rotors goes a long way! We found that out with Ben's blue Z making 60-0 stops in an average of 98ft!!!

What pads, rotors, and TIRES were on it?
And how many stops? Lol

Waiz · 02-20-2013, 08:07 PM

I would rather go with a set of Akebonos in a custom color over the KSports or even swing for a set of Wilwoods

Although the base brakes plus a good set of rotors, pads, fluid, and lines are still a perfectly capable setup for normal driving

Mike · 02-20-2013, 09:15 PM

the akebonos really are a beautiful brake set. And once you color them, they really look great.

Wonka2581 · 02-20-2013, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike

the akebonos really are a beautiful brake set. And once you color them, they really look great.

Yes they are I would have to go red

Ni55anPat · 02-23-2013, 03:04 PM

I can't wait to test out the akebonos brakes with stoptech slotted/drilled rotors.

Coming from the base brakes.

02-20-2013, 03:43 AM	#1 (permalink)
Wonka2581 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 3,083 Drives: MY WIFE CRAZY.... Rep Power: 2612	K Sport brakes Hey i'm looking at a K Sport big brake kit for my Z. Im wondering if anyone has had them? Plz post your thoughts, __________________ "I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat""Winston Churchill"

02-20-2013, 03:46 AM	#2 (permalink)
Wonka2581 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 3,083 Drives: MY WIFE CRAZY.... Rep Power: 2612	Ksport Front Big Brake ProComp 8 Piston 14 - Nissan 370z [BKNS340-841SO] - $1,926.10 : Genome Tuning, Performance Parts for Nissan, Infiniti, Subaru, Mitsubishi, and Scion __________________ "I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat""Winston Churchill"

02-20-2013, 03:52 PM	#3 (permalink)
B&W_Evader Track Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: CA Posts: 972 Drives: slower than before Rep Power: 387	If I were going to upgrade I would stick with the more known brands. I like the AP racing setup. I think performance friction has one too. Then you could use their carbon metalic pads. Those are great pads! __________________ \|RIP\|6spd-sport\|OSG-LSD\|XP8\|RBF600\|Eibach Sways\|RE-71R\|FI-34Row\|Gen3-CAI\|Yaw P.S.\|

02-20-2013, 04:54 PM	#5 (permalink)
DEpointfive0 Premium Member Bitches Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,824 Drives: a lot Rep Power: 17152	I talked to the OP, he wants more show, AND something better for the track. My suggestion was that the OEM sport brakes are GREAT, just heavy for being a 4 piston front and 2 piston rear (compared to others because ours aren't machined down) __________________ Do YOU want to know what/where I got my username from? ( Click to show/hide ) NSFW due to language:

02-20-2013, 05:52 PM	#6 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2186	I've refinished and rebuilt a set of Ksports. They aren't terrible brakes. The only truly horrible aftermarket brakes I have seen were some chinese set called WPPro that a guy won in a raffle and had me repowdercoat. They had guide plates bolted on with pointy wood screws! AlexRaymond19 likes this. __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

02-20-2013, 04:44 PM	#4 (permalink)
cv129 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,249 Drives: 09 Nismo, 16 Nismo Rep Power: 163995	If you are doing this for show, get a different brand. 600 bucks more and you get top of the line AP 6 pistons front setup, you'll get more kudos. If you are doing this for track, front only caliper upgrade may yield heavy brake bias which may yield worse braking performance?

02-20-2013, 07:27 PM	#8 (permalink)
Ni55anPat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,831 Drives: Zed Rep Power: 18	Ksport isn't bad, not the best...but not shabby....

02-20-2013, 07:41 PM	#9 (permalink)
Wonka2581 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 3,083 Drives: MY WIFE CRAZY.... Rep Power: 2612	Thanks for the info guys, I'm thinking im going to go with the sport brake upgrade from Z1 Motorsports. I think its all ill need for street driving and some track days here and there. DEpointfive0 likes this. __________________ "I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat""Winston Churchill"

02-20-2013, 07:48 PM	#10 (permalink)
bullitt5897 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North GA Posts: 6,831 Drives: Twin Turbo Z34 Rep Power: 3683	Sport brake with upgraded pads and lines along with rotors goes a long way! We found that out with Ben's blue Z making 60-0 stops in an average of 98ft!!! Wonka2581 likes this. __________________ *Shop Cars: 2013 318whp Nismo VspecII 370z SOLD, 2009 1000hp+ 93oct 4.0L TT 370z Fast Intentions STAGE 4 #054*

02-20-2013, 08:07 PM	#12 (permalink)
Waiz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 9,262 Drives: Z33 & GE8 Rep Power: 459	I would rather go with a set of Akebonos in a custom color over the KSports or even swing for a set of Wilwoods Although the base brakes plus a good set of rotors, pads, fluid, and lines are still a perfectly capable setup for normal driving

02-20-2013, 09:15 PM	#13 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2186	the akebonos really are a beautiful brake set. And once you color them, they really look great. fuct likes this. __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

02-23-2013, 03:04 PM	#15 (permalink)
Ni55anPat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,831 Drives: Zed Rep Power: 18	I can't wait to test out the akebonos brakes with stoptech slotted/drilled rotors. Coming from the base brakes.

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