Akenobo brakes

znube · 12-26-2016, 01:11 AM

Hey folks.

I'm looking to upgrade my base brakes with the Akebono brake set for my 2016 touring Z.

I'm interested in buying a set or the calipers alone. Please let me know if you have a set in good condition.

My preference is to go for a used set. If anyone has advice about buying used I'd appreciate the tips.

Cheers and all the best for the new year!

1cleanZ · 12-26-2016, 03:31 PM

I have a used full set of OEM Akebono rotors with about 15k miles on them that were removed to upgrade to my AP Radi-Cal setup. Calipers are already gone. They're pretty heavy to ship though but willing to part for a reasonable price

znube · 12-26-2016, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1cleanZ

I have a used full set of OEM Akebono rotors with about 15k miles on them that were removed to upgrade to my AP Radi-Cal setup. Calipers are already gone. They're pretty heavy to ship though but willing to part for a reasonable price

Thanks, 1cleanz. I'll pm you.

JTM88 · 12-26-2016, 04:39 PM

I just upgraded my base model brakes a couple of weeks ago. I bought calipers from a Q50 from LKQ off of eBay for $607 shipped. Mechanically they were perfect and cosmetically they only had a few small chips on them. I put PosiQuiet ceramic pads from Z1 in them and used rotors from Autozone. You'll also need to either get the shorter banjo bolts from Z1 or got to SS lines. I used the shorter banjo bolts just to save some money for now, $20 compared to $100.

When you put them on you'll need to either trim the dust shields or switch them for the proper shields. I trimmed them because the shields are a pain to get off.

I also spent some extra time before hand to paint the calipers.

znube · 12-26-2016, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JTM88

I just upgraded my base model brakes a couple of weeks ago. I bought calipers from a Q50 from LKQ off of eBay for $607 shipped. Mechanically they were perfect and cosmetically they only had a few small chips on them. I put PosiQuiet ceramic pads from Z1 in them and used rotors from Autozone. You'll also need to either get the shorter banjo bolts from Z1 or got to SS lines. I used the shorter banjo bolts just to save some money for now, $20 compared to $100.

When you put them on you'll need to either trim the dust shields or switch them for the proper shields. I trimmed them because the shields are a pain to get off.

I also spent some extra time before hand to paint the calipers.

Thanks for the tips. I assume there're no concerning long-term effects of going with trimmed dust shields?

JTM88 · 12-26-2016, 06:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by znube

Thanks for the tips. I assume there're no concerning long-term effects of going with trimmed dust shields?

The only thing I could think of is more dirt if you have pads that are dusty. I don't see any reason why it would cause an issue.

znube · 12-28-2016, 08:20 PM

Bump.

znube · 12-30-2016, 07:46 PM

New Year's eve eve bump..

znube · 12-31-2016, 12:20 PM

I just purchased a set of new Akebono calipers with pads and hardware kits.

I went cheap on rotors, though. I purchased them from AutoZone. I plan on spirited street driving only, no track. If anyone feels this is a mistake I'm all ears.

BREAKDOWN OF COST (inc. shipping):

New Nissan branded (grey front and rear) Akebono calipers with pads and hardware kits: $800
Rotors (Duralast from AutoZone): $140
Banjo bolts: $22
Total: $962

Thanks for the comments and advice.

12-26-2016, 01:11 AM	#1 (permalink)
znube Base Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: virginia Posts: 17 Drives: 16 370Z Black AT Rep Power: 8	Akenobo brakes Hey folks. I'm looking to upgrade my base brakes with the Akebono brake set for my 2016 touring Z. I'm interested in buying a set or the calipers alone. Please let me know if you have a set in good condition. My preference is to go for a used set. If anyone has advice about buying used I'd appreciate the tips. Cheers and all the best for the new year! Last edited by znube; 12-26-2016 at 01:14 AM. Reason: spelling error

12-26-2016, 03:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
1cleanZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Twin Cities, MN Posts: 1,132 Drives: '09 PW Nismo Rep Power: 20	I have a used full set of OEM Akebono rotors with about 15k miles on them that were removed to upgrade to my AP Radi-Cal setup. Calipers are already gone. They're pretty heavy to ship though but willing to part for a reasonable price __________________ 2009 PW Nismo #0021 -My Built Progress >>1cleanG to 1cleanZ<< Team NextLevel

12-26-2016, 04:39 PM	#4 (permalink)
JTM88 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 276 Drives: 2012 370Z Rep Power: 14	I just upgraded my base model brakes a couple of weeks ago. I bought calipers from a Q50 from LKQ off of eBay for $607 shipped. Mechanically they were perfect and cosmetically they only had a few small chips on them. I put PosiQuiet ceramic pads from Z1 in them and used rotors from Autozone. You'll also need to either get the shorter banjo bolts from Z1 or got to SS lines. I used the shorter banjo bolts just to save some money for now, $20 compared to $100. When you put them on you'll need to either trim the dust shields or switch them for the proper shields. I trimmed them because the shields are a pain to get off. I also spent some extra time before hand to paint the calipers. znube likes this.

12-31-2016, 12:20 PM	#9 (permalink)
znube Base Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: virginia Posts: 17 Drives: 16 370Z Black AT Rep Power: 8	I just purchased a set of new Akebono calipers with pads and hardware kits. I went cheap on rotors, though. I purchased them from AutoZone. I plan on spirited street driving only, no track. If anyone feels this is a mistake I'm all ears. BREAKDOWN OF COST (inc. shipping): New Nissan branded (grey front and rear) Akebono calipers with pads and hardware kits: $800 Rotors (Duralast from AutoZone): $140 Banjo bolts: $22 Total: $962 Thanks for the comments and advice. JTM88 likes this.

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