AP Racing Big Brake Kit Installed!

370Ztune · 08-12-2009, 02:57 PM

Great job on the brakes

I have seen many brake systems come in and out of our warehouse and AP Racing has always been one of my favorites.

Keep up the great decisions

-Hunter

travisjb · 08-12-2009, 10:39 PM

ken, spot on! there is definitely more airflow pulled in by these brakes... and I'll also prob run ducting to be doubly-sure... but regardless, I am not getting any of the over-heating I had previously during track time... thick rotors as well that better dissipate heat, and I suspect less heat buildup in the calipers... end result is precise, predictable braking... not much more to say... i'll post more data as it is captured... got an event coming up early September back at longer track that should be very telling

RCZ · 08-18-2009, 10:43 PM

Hey I was talking to some folks who competed in the "One lap of America" and the guys who built the car (from a very well known BMW tuning shop) and it seems that the final verdict was that the AP Racing 6pot kit is the best 6 pot kit available. They said they tried the Brembo kit before and it used to be considered the best, but that the quality of the AP's has improved to the point where it has replaced the Brembo. Not only that, but they are cheaper and have cheaper pads available. Figured I'd let you know.

Josh@STILLEN · 08-18-2009, 10:55 PM

Come over to the darkside RCZ... you'll wonder why you didn't months ago!

Confidence in braking is almost the same high as acceleration...

RCZ · 08-20-2009, 09:44 AM

Josh, brakes or supercharger? Pick one

Josh@STILLEN · 08-20-2009, 10:18 AM

LOL.. that's funny.. reminds me of:

Sharif@Forged · 08-20-2009, 10:22 AM

Very nice! As Travis already knows, the stock brake calipers just won't cut it for heavy track use. They look really nice, but they aren't up to the rigors of sustained high speed track beat downs.

Now it's time to start experimenting with different brake pads. What are you running in them currently for track use?

RCZ · 08-20-2009, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sharif@Forged

Very nice! As Travis already knows, the stock brake calipers just won't cut it for track use. They look really nice, but they aren't up to the rigors of sustained high speed track beat downs.

Now it's time to start experimenting with different brake pads. What are you running in them currently for track use?

The calipers? sigh, I didnt want to hear that... I guess in due time I'll have both, but I think I'm going for the supercharger first since the car spends most of it's life on the street still.

Sharif@Forged · 08-20-2009, 01:49 PM

It's ironic, becuase the older OEM brembos on the track 350Z were actually pretty good for track use. Brakes are one area, I feel that Nissan took a little step backwards with the 370Z, most likely with the goal is saving some money and keeping the 370Z such a bargain.

370Ztune · 08-20-2009, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sharif@Forged

It's ironic, becuase the older OEM brembos on the track 350Z were actually pretty good for track use. Brakes are one area, I feel that Nissan took a little step backwards with the 370Z, most likely with the goal is saving some money and keeping the 370Z such a bargain.

-Hunter

Shunya · 08-25-2009, 05:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 370Ztune

-Hunter

+1

Valentino · 08-25-2009, 04:56 PM

^ Thanks for the clarification.

Sharif@Forged · 08-25-2009, 05:19 PM

It's very common to have to trim the backing plates on large aftermarket BBK's. No surprise there really. The rotor is just massively thick, and without a trim of the OEM dust shield, it will touch.

On the 350Z kits, all of the large BBK's require trimming, but it really only takes a few extra moments to do it.

Paul@AEperformance · 08-25-2009, 06:00 PM

Comp GRey too! Very nice

Same set-up were running on Project Z.

Are you still running the factory pad's that came w/ the calipers?

Were in the process of swapping out to more aggressive pad's for circuit duty. Found the factory AP''s to be a little on the soft side for hotlaping.

Have you tired any other pad's w/ your set-up yet?

Congrats on the geat upgrade!

travisjb · 08-25-2009, 11:19 PM

Thanks for weighing in Sharif

Hey Paul, thanks... nope... still on the mintex extreme pads that came with the kit... they are oh so street friendly... looking forward to trying out some new pads and was planning to time that with my move to stickies... which pads have you tried?

08-12-2009, 02:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
370Ztune The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 2,477 Drives: Z34 370Z Rep Power: 47	Great job on the brakes I have seen many brake systems come in and out of our warehouse and AP Racing has always been one of my favorites. Keep up the great decisions -Hunter __________________ The Real JDM Facebook Bulletproof Instagram

08-12-2009, 10:39 PM	#2 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 189	ken, spot on! there is definitely more airflow pulled in by these brakes... and I'll also prob run ducting to be doubly-sure... but regardless, I am not getting any of the over-heating I had previously during track time... thick rotors as well that better dissipate heat, and I suspect less heat buildup in the calipers... end result is precise, predictable braking... not much more to say... i'll post more data as it is captured... got an event coming up early September back at longer track that should be very telling __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

08-20-2009, 10:22 AM	#7 (permalink)
Sharif@Forged The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 840 Drives: 2009 GT-R, 2010 370Z Rep Power: 18	Very nice! As Travis already knows, the stock brake calipers just won't cut it for heavy track use. They look really nice, but they aren't up to the rigors of sustained high speed track beat downs. Now it's time to start experimenting with different brake pads. What are you running in them currently for track use? __________________ Sharif@Forgedperformance.com General Manager/Certified Tuner/NASA-PCA-BMWCAA Instructor JRZ RS1's Available NOW...PM me Cobb ProTuner, Uprev ECU Flash, FCON Vpro, Haltech, Motec Certified Last edited by Sharif@Forged; 08-20-2009 at 01:48 PM.

08-20-2009, 01:49 PM	#9 (permalink)
Sharif@Forged The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 840 Drives: 2009 GT-R, 2010 370Z Rep Power: 18	It's ironic, becuase the older OEM brembos on the track 350Z were actually pretty good for track use. Brakes are one area, I feel that Nissan took a little step backwards with the 370Z, most likely with the goal is saving some money and keeping the 370Z such a bargain. __________________ Sharif@Forgedperformance.com General Manager/Certified Tuner/NASA-PCA-BMWCAA Instructor JRZ RS1's Available NOW...PM me Cobb ProTuner, Uprev ECU Flash, FCON Vpro, Haltech, Motec Certified

08-25-2009, 05:19 PM	#13 (permalink)
Sharif@Forged The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 840 Drives: 2009 GT-R, 2010 370Z Rep Power: 18	It's very common to have to trim the backing plates on large aftermarket BBK's. No surprise there really. The rotor is just massively thick, and without a trim of the OEM dust shield, it will touch. On the 350Z kits, all of the large BBK's require trimming, but it really only takes a few extra moments to do it. __________________ Sharif@Forgedperformance.com General Manager/Certified Tuner/NASA-PCA-BMWCAA Instructor JRZ RS1's Available NOW...PM me Cobb ProTuner, Uprev ECU Flash, FCON Vpro, Haltech, Motec Certified

08-18-2009, 10:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	Hey I was talking to some folks who competed in the "One lap of America" and the guys who built the car (from a very well known BMW tuning shop) and it seems that the final verdict was that the AP Racing 6pot kit is the best 6 pot kit available. They said they tried the Brembo kit before and it used to be considered the best, but that the quality of the AP's has improved to the point where it has replaced the Brembo. Not only that, but they are cheaper and have cheaper pads available. Figured I'd let you know.

08-18-2009, 10:55 PM	#4 (permalink)
Josh@STILLEN The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Costa Mesa, CA Posts: 1,197 Drives: 2004 G35 Coupe 6MT Rep Power: 534	Come over to the darkside RCZ... you'll wonder why you didn't months ago! Confidence in braking is almost the same high as acceleration...

08-20-2009, 09:44 AM	#5 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	Josh, brakes or supercharger? Pick one

08-20-2009, 10:18 AM	#6 (permalink)
Josh@STILLEN The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Costa Mesa, CA Posts: 1,197 Drives: 2004 G35 Coupe 6MT Rep Power: 534	LOL.. that's funny.. reminds me of:

08-25-2009, 04:56 PM	#12 (permalink)
Valentino Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: RaceTrack Posts: 349 Drives: SOLD 09,370z,M6 Rep Power: 306	^ Thanks for the clarification.

08-25-2009, 06:00 PM	#14 (permalink)
Paul@AEperformance The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: At the Track Posts: 194 Drives: All sorts of Fast! Rep Power: 16	Comp GRey too! Very nice Same set-up were running on Project Z. Are you still running the factory pad's that came w/ the calipers? Were in the process of swapping out to more aggressive pad's for circuit duty. Found the factory AP''s to be a little on the soft side for hotlaping. Have you tired any other pad's w/ your set-up yet? Congrats on the geat upgrade! __________________ http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...Ejdmbanner.gif

08-25-2009, 11:19 PM	#15 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 189	Thanks for weighing in Sharif Hey Paul, thanks... nope... still on the mintex extreme pads that came with the kit... they are oh so street friendly... looking forward to trying out some new pads and was planning to time that with my move to stickies... which pads have you tried? __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

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