Originally Posted by kannibul Where did you get the rotor / cost? http://www.the370z.com/suspension-br...ake-lines.html Good service.
|
|
LinkBack | Thread Tools | Display Modes |
06-25-2009, 01:53 PM | #16 (permalink) |
A True Z Fanatic
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: North East
Posts: 6,203
Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6
Rep Power: 653 |
|
10-17-2009, 07:13 PM | #17 (permalink) |
A True Z Fanatic
|
Have you noticed any improvement in braking performance with the change? I did a track day earlier this year and a dealer had a demo 370 that a pro driver was giving hot lap rides in. The rotors were scored beyond recognition. I'm curious if it's a brake pad issue or a $hitty stock sport package rotor issue.
What do you think?
__________________
2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z |
10-17-2009, 09:32 PM | #18 (permalink) | |
The370Z.com Sponsor
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Loganville, GA
Posts: 5,944
Drives: 370z
Rep Power: 2186 |
Quote:
__________________
NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968 |
|
10-21-2009, 06:27 PM | #19 (permalink) |
A True Z Fanatic
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: North East
Posts: 6,203
Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6
Rep Power: 653 |
I think the slotted rotors help resist scoring, any material they gets stuck between the pad and the rotor gets swept away by the slots. There was no improvement in braking performance. To improve track braking performance you need high-temperature pads. The think the stock pads are about right for the street, not too much dust and good grip without being grabby.
|
06-05-2010, 09:37 PM | #21 (permalink) |
A True Z Fanatic
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Vagabond
Posts: 6,704
Drives: Project: a white one
Rep Power: 512 |
I didn't find it necessary to remove the brake pads.
__________________
2009 370Z Sport/Touring/Navigation | see my journal for mods facebook: Be my friend... or not. |
12-05-2010, 11:08 AM | #23 (permalink) |
A True Z Fanatic
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: North East
Posts: 6,203
Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6
Rep Power: 653 |
If the replacement rotors have an identical or fractionally thinner thickness then it shouldn't be necessary to remove the pads, however it will be a tight fit.
__________________
Hotchkis ARB | Stillen CAI | Art Pipes | Berk CBE | Stillen AP Racing Brakes | AE Performance Oil Cooler | BC Racing ER Coilovers | Doran Control Arms |
01-01-2011, 05:07 PM | #26 (permalink) | |
A True Z Fanatic
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: North East
Posts: 6,203
Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6
Rep Power: 653 |
Quote:
If it is not budging just try and get a little more aggressive with the rubber mallet. Spray some penetrating spray in between the hub and the rotor. I worked on an old Ford a few years ago where the rotor had basically welded itself to the hub. I was hitting it with a 20lb sledge hammer (didn't care at that point) and there was no way it was coming off. I tried drilling and tapping the rotor and using bolts to try and push it off, no joy, they just snapped. In the end I had to remove the wheel hub from the spindle (another joy) and throw them both away together. Yours isn't that old so a few good whacks should do it. Add some high temp anti-seize to the hub face for the new rotor.
__________________
Hotchkis ARB | Stillen CAI | Art Pipes | Berk CBE | Stillen AP Racing Brakes | AE Performance Oil Cooler | BC Racing ER Coilovers | Doran Control Arms |
|
01-01-2011, 05:38 PM | #27 (permalink) | |
A True Z Fanatic
|
Quote:
I'll hit the rotor with the penetrating spray and let it sit overnight. Thanks! |
|
01-01-2011, 06:12 PM | #28 (permalink) | |
A True Z Fanatic
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: North East
Posts: 6,203
Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6
Rep Power: 653 |
Quote:
__________________
Hotchkis ARB | Stillen CAI | Art Pipes | Berk CBE | Stillen AP Racing Brakes | AE Performance Oil Cooler | BC Racing ER Coilovers | Doran Control Arms |
|
01-01-2011, 06:53 PM | #29 (permalink) |
A True Z Fanatic
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Edmonton, Canada
Posts: 12,910
Drives: 2012 GT-R BE
Rep Power: 733 |
Yup, what he said about the screw and mallet. Really smack the crap out of the rotor, no joke.
__________________
2012 GT-R Black Edition Jet Black 2010 370Z 40th Anniversary // SOLD |
02-22-2011, 11:16 PM | #30 (permalink) |
Base Member
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: San Diego CA
Posts: 105
Drives: 2011 370Z Stillen SC
Rep Power: 74 |
Hello ChrisSlicks,
Just wanted to say thanks for your DIY thread, it was very helpful to me when replacing my stock rotors with the stoptech ones. I got the zinc plated because several folks complained about the rust in the rotor vents. Just in case anybody is debating on doing this the only thing I can say it that when you remove the rear rotors don't forget to release the e-brake. I forgot I had it engaged and pulled on the rear rotor and it caused the ABS sensor to move which in turn caused my ABS and stability control lights to come on after I got it all put back together. I have since fixed it but figured others may want to avoid a simple issue like that. |
Bookmarks |
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
Brake Rotor Surfacing? | scruffydog | Nissan 370Z Warranty / Scheduled Maintenance / Servicing / Repairs | 11 | 11-06-2012 07:21 PM |
EBC Brake rotor experience/opinions | ddvette9 | Brakes & Suspension | 2 | 07-15-2012 04:27 PM |
Racing Brake rotor direction question | NewYorkJon34 | Brakes & Suspension | 4 | 07-08-2012 09:05 PM |
WTB,Base model Brake rotor | SINZ | Wanted | 5 | 03-15-2012 04:31 PM |
Small bolt and spacer on the brake rotor.? | JDV500 | Brakes & Suspension | 4 | 12-22-2011 03:33 PM |