AP Racing Big Brake Kit Installed!

RCZ · 08-20-2009, 10:44 AM

Josh, brakes or supercharger? Pick one

Josh@STILLEN · 08-20-2009, 11:18 AM

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

Sharif@Forged · 08-20-2009, 11:22 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, 02:00 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, 02:49 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, 04:30 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

Valentino · 08-25-2009, 01:46 AM

Congratulation on this marvels BBK. You got one of the best. if not the best.

Quote:

Originally Posted by travisjb

What's in the kit: Choice of slotted, drilled or slotted/drilled rotors, calipers, stainless steel brake lines, mintex extreme metallic high-temp pads, all the hardware you need for install. I elected the slotted rotors. Cross-drilled are for looks. Slotted are for heat dissipation and performance.

I don't think cross-drilled are for looks. I think that cold air inter the vent in between the disk,and hot air exits the disk throe the holes. and i also think it's good for wet weather. their lighter too.

cross-drilled also have their down side. they crack.

I don't really want to turn this into a debate. but i searched and found this nice write up Cross Drilled VS Slotted Rotors

Quote:

Originally Posted by travisjb

The Stillen link in my OP has the prices. This is an exclusive Stillen kit. Stillen engineering designed the kit in collaboration with AP Racing. Prices are marked down from list, which should help a little. One option for anyone whose budget is tight is to do the front and save rears for future date.

Thanks Steven! Now if I can work out the fuel starvation issue I've been having at the track recently, will be ready to rock!

If a respectable company like Stillen,and AP Racing work on a break kit. "exclusive for the 370z". Why did you have to do modification to correctly fit the break system? Or are they just off the shelf parts that they put together?

Valantino

Shunya · 08-25-2009, 06:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 370Ztune

-Hunter

+1

travisjb · 08-25-2009, 12:06 PM

Thanks for your note... my belief is that slotted delivers the venting benefits without the hassles of cracking associated with cross-drilled... to each, their own... re Stillen engineering, they did everything they could to ensure ease of install, but they can't control how nissan designed the backing plate. And putting a custom backing plate would drive up price. All other aspects of the install were straightforward.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Valantino

Congratulation on this marvels BBK. You got one of the best. if not the best.

I don't think cross-drilled are for looks. I think that cold air inter the vent in between the disk,and hot air exits the disk throe the holes. and i also think it's good for wet weather. their lighter too.

cross-drilled also have their down side. they crack.

I don't really want to turn this into a debate. but i searched and found this nice write up Cross Drilled VS Slotted Rotors

If a respectable company like Stillen,and AP Racing work on a break kit. "exclusive for the 370z". Why did you have to do modification to correctly fit the break system? Or are they just off the shelf parts that they put together?

Valantino

Valentino · 08-25-2009, 05:56 PM

^ Thanks for the clarification.

Sharif@Forged · 08-25-2009, 06:19 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, 07:00 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 · 08-26-2009, 12:19 AM

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?

370zForever · 01-20-2010, 11:38 PM

Hey Travis,

Awesome job with the kit and it looks awesome. These are the 2 piece rotors right?? Just asking for clarification, but I wanted to ask if you would recommend different pads and brake lines to go with the kit for street use cause I am getting the kit (boy is my wallet gonna be light) and I want to know if it is a good choice from a professional. Just want to know if pads like Hawk and lines from Goodridge would work well on the street with this kit...Again awesome kit...

ChrisSlicks · 01-21-2010, 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 370zForever

Hey Travis,

Awesome job with the kit and it looks awesome. These are the 2 piece rotors right?? Just asking for clarification, but I wanted to ask if you would recommend different pads and brake lines to go with the kit for street use cause I am getting the kit (boy is my wallet gonna be light) and I want to know if it is a good choice from a professional. Just want to know if pads like Hawk and lines from Goodridge would work well on the street with this kit...Again awesome kit...

The kit comes with 2-piece rotors, the fronts have aluminum hats, the rears have cast iron because of the e-brake.

The Mintex Xtreme pads will work ok on the street but they will dust a fair bit as they are moderately aggressive pads. If you do a lot of street driving you might want a second set to swap in.

The kit also comes with Goodridge SS lines for all 4 corners. SS lines have only positive effects, there will be no detriment on the street.

08-20-2009, 11:22 AM	#33 (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 02:48 PM.

08-20-2009, 02:49 PM	#35 (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, 06:19 PM	#41 (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

08-25-2009, 07:00 PM	#42 (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

08-26-2009, 12:19 AM	#43 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 188	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

08-20-2009, 10:44 AM	#31 (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, 11:18 AM	#32 (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, 05:56 PM	#40 (permalink)
Valentino Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: RaceTrack Posts: 349 Drives: SOLD 09,370z,M6 Rep Power: 305	^ Thanks for the clarification.

01-20-2010, 11:38 PM	#44 (permalink)
370zForever Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: California Posts: 159 Drives: 09 Black 370z Rep Power: 16	Hey Travis, Awesome job with the kit and it looks awesome. These are the 2 piece rotors right?? Just asking for clarification, but I wanted to ask if you would recommend different pads and brake lines to go with the kit for street use cause I am getting the kit (boy is my wallet gonna be light) and I want to know if it is a good choice from a professional. Just want to know if pads like Hawk and lines from Goodridge would work well on the street with this kit...Again awesome kit...

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