Upgrading from Base to OEM Sport Brakes

DeEePiDDy · 09-02-2013, 06:01 PM

Ok guys.. There you heard it! Is Big's theory completely off base like the way you guys were all jumping down my throat?

jpritche · 09-02-2013, 06:05 PM

I never had to do anything. This is first hand experience. Period.

Rusty · 09-02-2013, 10:46 PM

There has been alot who have up-graded their brakes from base to sport brakes with no problems. The most asked questions on the change is the brake lines. This is the first about the ABS.

DeEePiDDy · 09-03-2013, 04:46 PM

The fact that it hasn't been asked before is what makes it a valid question! Prior to posting I did search the forums to see if it was an issue, and like you said.. This is the first time it's been asked!

/Angelo350Z/ · 09-03-2013, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigaudiofanat

From my understanding of reading, the ABS system is programmed to apply X amount of pressure from the pump to the pistons during braking. This has to be reprogrammed when adding bigger brake calipers to allow for more pressure to be applied. I think the OP if correct to do it.

The ABS does not apply, nor assist in the application of brake pressure. The brake booster takes care of that. The ABS simply applies and releases brake pressure fast enough to where the wheels don't lock up (9 to 15 times per second to be exact).

tonythetiger · 09-06-2013, 01:14 AM

i originally wanted ap brake kit or stoptech but theyre just too expensive and i hardly ever track the car. I was thinking of doing this on my base any idea on where you got the kit from?? the cheapest iv seen is at conceptzperformance.com

DeEePiDDy · 09-06-2013, 08:12 AM

I pieced mine together from various people that were parting out their cars. Z1motorsports sells a complete kit as well.

jcosta79 · 09-06-2013, 10:59 AM

Make sure you replace your framistat and lube the bearings in your exhaust system when you do the sport brake upgrade. These CANNOT be done remotely, but I can get it done for you for $300 since you are a forum member.

SPOHN · 09-06-2013, 11:01 AM

Z1 has the cheapest upgrade. Period. Plus great people.

Drodriguez06 · 09-06-2013, 11:22 AM

Yea Z1 customer service is great got my BBK really quick

screaminlizard · 09-06-2013, 03:44 PM

Since we are a performance shop and a Nissan dealer I can beat almost any price on either a Sport package/Nismo brake kit or an aftermarket kit, plus we can do installation. Let me know if any of you guys are interested in prices and what exactly you are looking for.

7speed · 09-06-2013, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by screaminlzard

Since we are a performance shop and a Nissan dealer I can beat almost any price on either a Sport package/Nismo brake kit or an aftermarket kit, plus we can do installation. Let me know if any of you guys are interested in prices and what exactly you are looking for.

Make sure to show it off tomorrow at cars and coffee in the Z section.

DeEePiDDy · 09-06-2013, 06:34 PM

Ok, finally got my calipers, rotors, etc, and got them installed this morning.

Not going to lie, I got these brakes purely for consmetic reasons and imo they look awesome with the yellow and the Nismo wheels.

Front

Rear

10MPlayer · 09-06-2013, 06:51 PM

looks great. how much did the parts cost? Or should I say, how much would they cost if yo bought them from the dealer?

DeEePiDDy · 09-06-2013, 08:23 PM

Got everything from various people who were parting their cars out..

09-02-2013, 06:01 PM	#16 (permalink)
DeEePiDDy Track Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Horsham, PA Posts: 548 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z CY MT Rep Power: 16	Ok guys.. There you heard it! Is Big's theory completely off base like the way you guys were all jumping down my throat? __________________ 2009 Nissan 370Z Chicane Yellow Base Manual Transmission

09-02-2013, 10:46 PM	#18 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 35,176 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684437	There has been alot who have up-graded their brakes from base to sport brakes with no problems. The most asked questions on the change is the brake lines. This is the first about the ABS. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

09-03-2013, 04:46 PM	#19 (permalink)
DeEePiDDy Track Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Horsham, PA Posts: 548 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z CY MT Rep Power: 16	The fact that it hasn't been asked before is what makes it a valid question! Prior to posting I did search the forums to see if it was an issue, and like you said.. This is the first time it's been asked! __________________ 2009 Nissan 370Z Chicane Yellow Base Manual Transmission

09-06-2013, 01:14 AM	#21 (permalink)
tonythetiger A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: SA, TX Posts: 1,035 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z PG MT Rep Power: 193	i originally wanted ap brake kit or stoptech but theyre just too expensive and i hardly ever track the car. I was thinking of doing this on my base any idea on where you got the kit from?? the cheapest iv seen is at conceptzperformance.com __________________ KWV3/Eibach/StillenG3/FI CBE+LTH+34Row/Uprev/SPL/SouthBendSS/QuaifeLSD/4.08/TommyKaira/Status/VolkZE40/AP Radical BBK/Seibon/Amuse/VIS/Sparco/WorksBellGTC/RJM/Nismo

09-06-2013, 08:12 AM	#22 (permalink)
DeEePiDDy Track Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Horsham, PA Posts: 548 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z CY MT Rep Power: 16	I pieced mine together from various people that were parting out their cars. Z1motorsports sells a complete kit as well. __________________ 2009 Nissan 370Z Chicane Yellow Base Manual Transmission

09-02-2013, 06:05 PM	#17 (permalink)
jpritche A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Cartersville, Ga Age: 32 Posts: 2,570 Drives: '15 RR, '14 IS250 Rep Power: 31	I never had to do anything. This is first hand experience. Period.

09-06-2013, 10:59 AM	#23 (permalink)
jcosta79 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: N/A Posts: 1,430 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 15	Make sure you replace your framistat and lube the bearings in your exhaust system when you do the sport brake upgrade. These CANNOT be done remotely, but I can get it done for you for $300 since you are a forum member. M3Lv0 likes this. __________________ 2012 PW NISMO #0559 - GT Spec Brace Kit - Swift Springs - ARK TP & Invidia CBE K&N Intake - UpRev Tune - 15mm Z1 Spacers & Studs - StopTech Slotted Rotors & SS Lines - ZSpeed CMAK with Stage 2 Clutch and Lightweight Flywheel

09-06-2013, 11:01 AM	#24 (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	Z1 has the cheapest upgrade. Period. Plus great people. Drodriguez06 likes this. __________________

09-06-2013, 11:22 AM	#25 (permalink)
Drodriguez06 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 84 Drives: 370z / S14kouki Rep Power: 13	Yea Z1 customer service is great got my BBK really quick __________________ Avant Garde M310 Matte Black / 40th Anniversary Calipers / GTR Push to Start

09-06-2013, 03:44 PM	#26 (permalink)
screaminlizard Base Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 28 Drives: Nissan Rep Power: 12	Since we are a performance shop and a Nissan dealer I can beat almost any price on either a Sport package/Nismo brake kit or an aftermarket kit, plus we can do installation. Let me know if any of you guys are interested in prices and what exactly you are looking for.

09-06-2013, 06:34 PM	#28 (permalink)
DeEePiDDy Track Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Horsham, PA Posts: 548 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z CY MT Rep Power: 16	Ok, finally got my calipers, rotors, etc, and got them installed this morning. Not going to lie, I got these brakes purely for consmetic reasons and imo they look awesome with the yellow and the Nismo wheels. Front Rear mag_black and 10MPlayer like this. __________________ 2009 Nissan 370Z Chicane Yellow Base Manual Transmission

09-06-2013, 06:51 PM	#29 (permalink)
10MPlayer Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Sacratomato Posts: 309 Drives: your mama wild. Rep Power: 13	looks great. how much did the parts cost? Or should I say, how much would they cost if yo bought them from the dealer?

09-06-2013, 08:23 PM	#30 (permalink)
DeEePiDDy Track Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Horsham, PA Posts: 548 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z CY MT Rep Power: 16	Got everything from various people who were parting their cars out.. __________________ 2009 Nissan 370Z Chicane Yellow Base Manual Transmission

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