2013 Nismo front brakes...

ZLady · 11-06-2013, 01:00 PM

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I was speaking with a friend about going to a track day in the future with my 2013 Nismo. He had mentioned that three of his friends had 2013 Nismo's that went into the wall towards the end of a track day due to front break failure and I was told to proceed with caution. I have had Z's, but new to the Nismo. I wanted to know if anyone else has also heard/had this problem. I don't want to take it to the track or the mountains and worry about having break failure. They were all guys who race and have experience with cars as well. Not newbies to track days. Love to hear some feedback.

Thanks!

NissanGuy23 · 11-06-2013, 01:25 PM

The Nismo has the same brakes as the sport package, the pads and brake fluid are not really track ready off the showroom floor. If you are planning to track, replacing the pads with something track ready, and getting some high-temp brake fluid should greatly reduce the chance of sudden brake fade.

On the street/mountain roads you should be fine though, ive really abused my brakes on backroads and the problem i ran into was warped rotors, never had fade.

ZLady · 11-06-2013, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by NissanGuy23

The Nismo has the same brakes as the sport package, the pads and brake fluid are not really track ready off the showroom floor. If you are planning to track, replacing the pads with something track ready, and getting some high-temp brake fluid should greatly reduce the chance of sudden brake fade.

On the street/mountain roads you should be fine though, ive really abused my brakes on backroads and the problem i ran into was warped rotors, never had fade.

Great. Thank you. I am giving my girl some time to break in before I do hit the track, but was just curious about this. I will keep it noted.

Chuck33079 · 11-06-2013, 01:30 PM

Appropriate pads. Good fluid. Ti shims. Brake cooling ducts. Problem solved.

Have separate track pads and street pads. They're easy to swap out.

UNKNOWN_370 · 11-06-2013, 03:21 PM

Cooling ducts should be on the 13/14 nismo. Z1 motorsports sells a brake & fluid upgrade kit.... Check it out.

Sh0velMan · 11-06-2013, 03:58 PM

Also, pretty sure we would have heard if three 2013 NISMOs had been put into walls @ track days.

Sounds like someone read that stupid Car & Driver article from 2009 and made up their own version.

Chuck33079 · 11-06-2013, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Sh0velMan

Also, pretty sure we would have heard if three 13 nismos had been put into walls @ track days.

Sounds like someone read that stupid Car & Driver article from 2009 and made up their own version.

That was my guess. "I read" turns into "a guy I know" pretty quickly.

Jordo! · 11-06-2013, 04:45 PM

I think the '13 Nismos have SS lines already, so other than pads with better bite and maybe Dot 4 fluid, you should be okay.

Sh0velMan · 11-06-2013, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Jordo!

I think the '13 Nismos have SS lines already, so other than pads with better bite and maybe Dot 4 fluid, you should be okay.

Anyone confirm this? If so, I need to know the OEM part # STAT.

Sh0velMan · 11-06-2013, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Jordo!

I think the '13 Nismos have SS lines already, so other than pads with better bite and maybe Dot 4 fluid, you should be okay.

Also, some RC6 pads to swap in and a Motul RBF600 flush is what you should do if you want badass track day setup.

You'll just need to re-bed the street pads afterwards.

Sh0velMan · 11-06-2013, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

That was my guess. "I read" turns into "a guy I know" pretty quickly.

Couple of guys I know agree the McLaren P1 is the fastest car they've ever driven.

Red__Zed · 11-06-2013, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sh0velMan

Also, pretty sure we would have heard if three 2013 NISMOs had been put into walls @ track days.

Sounds like someone read that stupid Car & Driver article from 2009 and made up their own version.

playing devils advocate, it's not like wrecks at track days are that big of a deal that you'd have heard of them.

Probably not true though.

Rusty · 11-06-2013, 05:29 PM

First time tracking the car. Start slow and work your way up. Good pads, and Motul brake fluid. Then Ti heat pads, cooling ducts, 2 piece rotors. Only do what you can afford, and your skill level.

Super Werty · 11-06-2013, 06:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sh0velMan

Anyone confirm this? If so, I need to know the OEM part # STAT.

no...they have "high rigidity brake hoses and R35 special II brake fluid"

ZLady · 11-06-2013, 07:39 PM

Thanks for the advice. It was from my coworker who is my IT guy and races himself. Apparently happened at a track day in Palm Beach. I was just asking if anyone had heard of this. I found it a little strange that three did too. SO I was just looking to see if y'all had heard of anything similar or of any breaking issues. Whether or not my information was embellished by the person who told me doesn't matter. I just wanted to make sure to be safe. I figured before I take her to the track I plan on making a few tweaks to prepare her anyways. Thanks.

11-06-2013, 01:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
ZLady Base Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL Posts: 152 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370Z Rep Power: 12	2013 Nismo front brakes... If this is not the appropriate area please move... I was speaking with a friend about going to a track day in the future with my 2013 Nismo. He had mentioned that three of his friends had 2013 Nismo's that went into the wall towards the end of a track day due to front break failure and I was told to proceed with caution. I have had Z's, but new to the Nismo. I wanted to know if anyone else has also heard/had this problem. I don't want to take it to the track or the mountains and worry about having break failure. They were all guys who race and have experience with cars as well. Not newbies to track days. Love to hear some feedback. Thanks! __________________ Zqueen Proud driver of a 2013 Nismo 370Z Built not Bought ♡ Female Driven

11-06-2013, 01:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
NissanGuy23 Track Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: West Chester, PA Age: 36 Posts: 752 Drives: 09 370Z NISMO PG 6MT Rep Power: 15	The Nismo has the same brakes as the sport package, the pads and brake fluid are not really track ready off the showroom floor. If you are planning to track, replacing the pads with something track ready, and getting some high-temp brake fluid should greatly reduce the chance of sudden brake fade. On the street/mountain roads you should be fine though, ive really abused my brakes on backroads and the problem i ran into was warped rotors, never had fade. UNKNOWN_370, Chuck33079, carlitos_370z and 1 others like this.

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Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	Appropriate pads. Good fluid. Ti shims. Brake cooling ducts. Problem solved. Have separate track pads and street pads. They're easy to swap out. Wonka2581 and ZLady like this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

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UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14858	Cooling ducts should be on the 13/14 nismo. Z1 motorsports sells a brake & fluid upgrade kit.... Check it out. ZLady likes this. __________________ Favorite Quote. "I'm not gonna kill you... I'm just gonna Bash Your Face In" Jack Nicholson-"The Shining". 1980 Last edited by UNKNOWN_370; 11-06-2013 at 03:57 PM.

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Sh0velMan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Dallas/Ft.Worth Posts: 3,349 Drives: Noisily. Rep Power: 20	Also, pretty sure we would have heard if three 2013 NISMOs had been put into walls @ track days. Sounds like someone read that stupid Car & Driver article from 2009 and made up their own version. TerribleONE, fuct, Jordo! and 5 others like this. __________________ Buy My Car! \| Build Thread Last edited by Sh0velMan; 11-06-2013 at 05:01 PM. Reason: edited for clarity

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Jordo! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: nirvana Posts: 6,394 Drives: 2023 NATM Rep Power: 418	I think the '13 Nismos have SS lines already, so other than pads with better bite and maybe Dot 4 fluid, you should be okay. __________________ Enjoy it. Destroy it.

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Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 35,219 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684438	First time tracking the car. Start slow and work your way up. Good pads, and Motul brake fluid. Then Ti heat pads, cooling ducts, 2 piece rotors. Only do what you can afford, and your skill level. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

11-06-2013, 07:39 PM	#15 (permalink)
ZLady Base Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL Posts: 152 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370Z Rep Power: 12	Thanks for the advice. It was from my coworker who is my IT guy and races himself. Apparently happened at a track day in Palm Beach. I was just asking if anyone had heard of this. I found it a little strange that three did too. SO I was just looking to see if y'all had heard of anything similar or of any breaking issues. Whether or not my information was embellished by the person who told me doesn't matter. I just wanted to make sure to be safe. I figured before I take her to the track I plan on making a few tweaks to prepare her anyways. Thanks. __________________ Zqueen Proud driver of a 2013 Nismo 370Z Built not Bought ♡ Female Driven Last edited by Trips; 11-07-2013 at 04:40 AM.

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