Akebono with Stock Brake Lines

synolimit · 08-01-2013, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by SS_Firehawk

What about Teflon coated lines? Z1 coats their lines. They have a premium version too that I believe maintains the stock configuration.

It's what I have. Never seen a SS line that didn't have a thick coating on them so frays aren't possible.

OP, 500 miles on my OEM

Chuck33079 · 08-01-2013, 10:08 PM

I had an uncoated set on another vehicle. They'll saw right through anything they rub against, and theyll do it fast. I've never seen any fray though.

synolimit · 08-01-2013, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

I had an uncoated set on another vehicle. They'll saw right through anything they rub against, and theyll do it fast. I've never seen any fray though.

By who? Guess I just buy quality

DEpointfive0 · 08-01-2013, 10:23 PM

OP, $16 shipped priority mail

Ni55anPat · 08-01-2013, 11:36 PM

If you currently have BASE brakes upgrading into the Akebono.....

You will need "OEM 370z Front Sport Metal Hardlines (Connecting Lines to the Caliper)"

Call up Z1motorsports and they will send them to you...i think it was like 9 bucks.

This is the only thing you will need to upgrade. your base brake lines will work, just need that metal hardline I mentioned.

The rears work with no modification....btw

omg35s · 08-02-2013, 12:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ni55anPat

If you currently have BASE brakes upgrading into the Akebono.....

You will need "OEM 370z Front Sport Metal Hardlines (Connecting Lines to the Caliper)"

Call up Z1motorsports and they will send them to you...i think it was like 9 bucks.

This is the only thing you will need to upgrade. your base brake lines will work, just need that metal hardline I mentioned.

The rears work with no modification....btw

This is exactly what I'm looking for. So it's just 1 hard line for each rear corner?

Maybe I should get the rears too so the calipers are hardlined instead of the banjo bolt? Probably better flow of fluid?

Do I need any bolts or washers?

Those part #'s from the other thread are probably correct. I just wonder if there is a place to mount those brackets for the lines...

Ni55anPat · 08-02-2013, 11:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by omg35s

This is exactly what I'm looking for. So it's just 1 hard line for each rear corner?

Maybe I should get the rears too so the calipers are hardlined instead of the banjo bolt? Probably better flow of fluid?

Do I need any bolts or washers?

Those part #'s from the other thread are probably correct. I just wonder if there is a place to mount those brackets for the lines...

1 hard line in each corner.

i didnt touch anything with the rear ( maybe this is why i need to re-bleed again, i'll keep you updated on sunday when i do it )

DEpointfive0 · 08-02-2013, 02:43 AM

Ok, $10 shipped, lol
Damn you Pat

Chuck33079 · 08-02-2013, 06:30 AM

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Originally Posted by synolimit

By who? Guess I just buy quality

They were Goodridge lines, so it wasn't a quality issue. They ended up working fine once I made sure there was nothing touching them.

synolimit · 08-02-2013, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chuck33079

They were Goodridge lines, so it wasn't a quality issue. They ended up working fine once I made sure there was nothing touching them.

Interesting. Never seen a goodridge line without a coating. Maybe a knock off on eBay?

Chuck33079 · 08-02-2013, 12:04 PM

Nope, these were the real deal. This was years back, so they may have stopped making any uncoated lines.

Mike · 08-02-2013, 07:54 PM

Goodridge sucks. Several of my corvette customers had leaky ones.

As for the op, just get new crush washers and use the lines and bolts that you have. The akebonos use a hard line with a fitting on the end that goes into the caliper, but a banjo bolt should work just fine also, as there is a flat surface on there for the washers to mate up with. the only caveat to that could be the length of the base banjo bolts, they do have to be shorter than the depth of the caliper hole and the width of the block on the stock line.

M3Lv0 · 08-05-2013, 10:21 AM

So basically if I want to upgrade my calipers/rotors the way to go is getting the Akebono set WITH the SS lines that arent included in the set. Right???

Nut_N_Much · 08-05-2013, 05:22 PM

If your referring to the Z1 kit yes the lines are in the kit, You will save money buying Infinity Calipers and having them powder coated then buy the rotors and lines from Z1. Every one jacks up the price on 370Z calipers. Take you time you can pick a set up for $5 to $700.00.

You will notice the brake isn't as stiff as your base model brakes. The reason is the Booster on the sport model is a different size and the hard lines that are on the sport are slightly larger in diameter than the base hard lines.

Connecting the new SS lines to the hard line and attaching it directly to the caliper helps stiffen the braking feeling a little bit but a good set of Pads you wont know the difference.

Also you need to fill the Brake Reservoir all the way to the top. The Sport brakes used a little more fluid, if you don't top the reservoir off all the way you will get VDC, Traction and E-Brake light will come on and freak you out.

Next time I do a set I'll take pictures and do a DIY for it.

M3Lv0 · 08-06-2013, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Nut_N_Much

If your referring to the Z1 kit yes the lines are in the kit, You will save money buying Infinity Calipers and having them powder coated then buy the rotors and lines from Z1. Every one jacks up the price on 370Z calipers. Take you time you can pick a set up for $5 to $700.00.

You will notice the brake isn't as stiff as your base model brakes. The reason is the Booster on the sport model is a different size and the hard lines that are on the sport are slightly larger in diameter than the base hard lines.

Connecting the new SS lines to the hard line and attaching it directly to the caliper helps stiffen the braking feeling a little bit but a good set of Pads you wont know the difference.

Also you need to fill the Brake Reservoir all the way to the top. The Sport brakes used a little more fluid, if you don't top the reservoir off all the way you will get VDC, Traction and E-Brake light will come on and freak you out.

Next time I do a set I'll take pictures and do a DIY for it.

Thank u very much

08-01-2013, 10:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	I had an uncoated set on another vehicle. They'll saw right through anything they rub against, and theyll do it fast. I've never seen any fray though. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

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08-02-2013, 12:04 PM	#11 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	Nope, these were the real deal. This was years back, so they may have stopped making any uncoated lines. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

08-02-2013, 07:54 PM	#12 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2186	Goodridge sucks. Several of my corvette customers had leaky ones. As for the op, just get new crush washers and use the lines and bolts that you have. The akebonos use a hard line with a fitting on the end that goes into the caliper, but a banjo bolt should work just fine also, as there is a flat surface on there for the washers to mate up with. the only caveat to that could be the length of the base banjo bolts, they do have to be shorter than the depth of the caliper hole and the width of the block on the stock line. __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

08-01-2013, 11:36 PM	#5 (permalink)
Ni55anPat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,831 Drives: Zed Rep Power: 19	If you currently have BASE brakes upgrading into the Akebono..... You will need "OEM 370z Front Sport Metal Hardlines (Connecting Lines to the Caliper)" Call up Z1motorsports and they will send them to you...i think it was like 9 bucks. This is the only thing you will need to upgrade. your base brake lines will work, just need that metal hardline I mentioned. The rears work with no modification....btw

08-05-2013, 10:21 AM	#13 (permalink)
M3Lv0 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 144 Drives: '12-370z-PW-M6 Rep Power: 13	So basically if I want to upgrade my calipers/rotors the way to go is getting the Akebono set WITH the SS lines that arent included in the set. Right??? Nut_N_Much likes this.

08-05-2013, 05:22 PM	#14 (permalink)
Nut_N_Much A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Pensacola Florida Posts: 1,696 Drives: Awesome Car Rep Power: 27	If your referring to the Z1 kit yes the lines are in the kit, You will save money buying Infinity Calipers and having them powder coated then buy the rotors and lines from Z1. Every one jacks up the price on 370Z calipers. Take you time you can pick a set up for $5 to $700.00. You will notice the brake isn't as stiff as your base model brakes. The reason is the Booster on the sport model is a different size and the hard lines that are on the sport are slightly larger in diameter than the base hard lines. Connecting the new SS lines to the hard line and attaching it directly to the caliper helps stiffen the braking feeling a little bit but a good set of Pads you wont know the difference. Also you need to fill the Brake Reservoir all the way to the top. The Sport brakes used a little more fluid, if you don't top the reservoir off all the way you will get VDC, Traction and E-Brake light will come on and freak you out. Next time I do a set I'll take pictures and do a DIY for it. omg35s, moore.speed and VR4NIN like this. __________________ Did new cool science stuff to the car !!! http://www.the370z.com/mazoc/99606-z...y-14-17-a.html http://www.the370z.com/diy-section-d...-w-videos.html Last edited by Nut_N_Much; 08-05-2013 at 07:33 PM.

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