Coming soon Z1 2 piece 370Z Akebono front rotors, track tested.

NewYorkJon34 · 02-04-2010, 09:06 PM

Also any brake pad suggestions? I don't plan on taking it to the track, something that doesn't make alot of noise when stopping & won't kick up alot of brake dust either.

ChrisSlicks · 02-04-2010, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by NewYorkJon34

So if I switched my rotors soon, how long should these new slotted ones last before needing to get replaced?

Slotted rotors last about the same, the main difference is that they typically can't be resurfaced. They tend to groove less but are a little harder on pads.

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Originally Posted by NewYorkJon34

Also any brake pad suggestions? I don't plan on taking it to the track, something that doesn't make alot of noise when stopping & won't kick up alot of brake dust either.

I don't know much about the street pad options, I'm still using the stock pads for the street. I know EBC Red are known for low dust but I haven't seen anyone try them on the 370 yet.

NewYorkJon34 · 02-04-2010, 10:11 PM

Dang I didn't know rotors lasted that long, I thought you had to replace them at a certain number of miles. What do you mean by "can't be resurfaced"? I don't mind trying them (Ebc Red) as long as they are better then stock & are a good brand since I've never heard of them.

ChrisSlicks · 02-04-2010, 11:31 PM

Best to get some street pad advice from someone that's tried them in these cars or a 350.

Rotors last a long time in street driving conditions. The only reason to replace them is if they warp, crack, or scour. You can get at least 1 resurfacing out of the stock rotors if necessary.

Resurfacing refers to removing the surface layer of metal from the face of the rotor using a brake lathe. This is only necessary if the rotors are scored (grooving).

DarkJak · 08-11-2013, 12:41 AM

EPIC REVIVAL:

I was at Z1 today to get my car tuned (302 whp) and one of the guys pointed to a 2-piece rotor sitting on the counter. YUP IT'S FINALLY HERE!!!!!!
He explained to me how the curved vanes are a better design than the DBA kangaroo paws for cooling and weight. And that replacements would cost in the 400's.
They are still working on 2 piece rears, since it's been difficult because our rears are so thin.
This is 6 lbs lighter than DBA, 2 lbs lighter than CZP. I think I'll be going for these next summer

$650

Z1 2 Piece Akebono Front Rotors

Mozen · 08-11-2013, 01:28 AM

Yep, I actually purchased these last night DarkJak. Waiting on them to come in now.

To tie in with what some others said the only company i know who does 2 piece rears for Sport breaks is Relentless Autosports but they require you to put a spacer in your rear caliper....that and i personally dont like the company.....but to be fair others have had great results.

Rusty · 08-11-2013, 07:55 AM

I'm running the Racing Brake 2 piece rotors. Front and rear.

Our lightest 2-piece rotor are now on sale (gain hp, check dyno testing)

chrisbeltre · 08-11-2013, 10:36 AM

Is the price for the front set or per rotor?

Rusty · 08-11-2013, 12:13 PM

Which set of rotors you talking about?

chrisbeltre · 08-11-2013, 12:54 PM

The new 2 piece rotors.

Rusty · 08-11-2013, 01:50 PM

The Racing Brake fronts.

Two-piece rotor (Open Slot) - 370Z (Sport) FRONT 2009

The rears.

Two-piece rotor (Open Slot) - 370Z (Sport) REAR 09-11

Not cheap. But you get what you paid for. I would PM them for pricing though.

SPOHN · 08-11-2013, 04:10 PM

Yea I'm waiting on Z1's rear rotors.

daisuke149 · 08-11-2013, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

The Racing Brake fronts.

Two-piece rotor (Open Slot) - 370Z (Sport) FRONT 2009

The rears.

Two-piece rotor (Open Slot) - 370Z (Sport) REAR 09-11

Not cheap. But you get what you paid for. I would PM them for pricing though.

Or you could pay less for the z1 rotors and get a quality item too.

ZMan8 · 08-11-2013, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by daisuke149

Or you could pay less for the z1 rotors and get a quality item too.

This

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SPOHN · 08-11-2013, 07:05 PM

I follow a lot of what Z1 does and know there's a lot of real track testing that is done.

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Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 35,217 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684438	I'm running the Racing Brake 2 piece rotors. Front and rear. Our lightest 2-piece rotor are now on sale (gain hp, check dyno testing) __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

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Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 35,217 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684438	Which set of rotors you talking about? __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

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Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 35,217 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684438	The Racing Brake fronts. Two-piece rotor (Open Slot) - 370Z (Sport) FRONT 2009 The rears. Two-piece rotor (Open Slot) - 370Z (Sport) REAR 09-11 Not cheap. But you get what you paid for. I would PM them for pricing though. COSMO likes this. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html Last edited by Rusty; 08-11-2013 at 01:52 PM.

02-04-2010, 09:06 PM	#46 (permalink)
NewYorkJon34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 3,041 Drives: 09 Fairlady Z Rep Power: 1065	Also any brake pad suggestions? I don't plan on taking it to the track, something that doesn't make alot of noise when stopping & won't kick up alot of brake dust either.

02-04-2010, 10:11 PM	#48 (permalink)
NewYorkJon34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 3,041 Drives: 09 Fairlady Z Rep Power: 1065	Dang I didn't know rotors lasted that long, I thought you had to replace them at a certain number of miles. What do you mean by "can't be resurfaced"? I don't mind trying them (Ebc Red) as long as they are better then stock & are a good brand since I've never heard of them.

02-04-2010, 11:31 PM	#49 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	Best to get some street pad advice from someone that's tried them in these cars or a 350. Rotors last a long time in street driving conditions. The only reason to replace them is if they warp, crack, or scour. You can get at least 1 resurfacing out of the stock rotors if necessary. Resurfacing refers to removing the surface layer of metal from the face of the rotor using a brake lathe. This is only necessary if the rotors are scored (grooving).

08-11-2013, 10:36 AM	#53 (permalink)
chrisbeltre Base Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: El Paso Posts: 123 Drives: 10-White 370Z Sport Rep Power: 15	Is the price for the front set or per rotor?

08-11-2013, 12:54 PM	#55 (permalink)
chrisbeltre Base Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: El Paso Posts: 123 Drives: 10-White 370Z Sport Rep Power: 15	The new 2 piece rotors.

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SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 46 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	Yea I'm waiting on Z1's rear rotors. __________________

08-11-2013, 07:05 PM	#60 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 46 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	I follow a lot of what Z1 does and know there's a lot of real track testing that is done. __________________

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