Nissan Akebono 14" Brake Kits, Hawk Pads, Stoptech Rotors, 370Z Sport

JSBZ · 12-05-2009, 08:44 AM

I am in the process of upgrading my Akebono setup with ss brake lines, Motul 600 and Ferodo 2500 brake pads. I cooked the stock pads durng a moderate track day last month.

ChrisSlicks · 12-05-2009, 10:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JakeZ34

so I know the sports package brakes aren't made for heavy track usage, question is do I have to spend another couple of thousands to upgrade to a better BBK or those slotted and drilled rotors a good compromise? If so I'm thinking about just upgrading the rotors

I did the slotted rotor upgrade, didn't improve braking performance at all. They are essentially identical to OEM except you get the benefit of the slotting sweeping your pads clean so you don't get the grooving on the rotors.

If you are looking for a braking performance upgrade for the track and don't mind swapping out pads (pretty easy on the sport brakes) go with the Carbotech XP8's all around or even the XP10's up front if you have a heavy braking track. I wouldn't recommend them for the street because they aren't good in the cold and dusty and noisy.

Coz@Czp · 04-11-2010, 01:40 AM

2pc Rotor Sneak Peak:

I just got these in Friday, they look beautiful. These are DBA 5000 Series Discs, and our own CZP 6061-T6 Aluminum Hat. These hats are based off the same tolerances and specifications that DBA uses for all their 5000 Series 2pc Rotors. We are going to test these for 30 days, and then put them into production with a release date to follow.

With our past experience, we tried to cut down the weight as much as possible, but we kept having cracking and warping issues. So we decided to go with more durable disc, and a thicker hat. The DBA Kangaroo Paw Design provides this stronger disc, but with more material, there is more weight. The combination of the Thicker Hat and DBA Kangroo Paw Design, each front rotor will weigh 22lbs, which is still 8lbs lighter then stock. We were thinking of going with a thinner 7075-T6 Aluminum, but then the price would almost double. But we are very happy with this setup now, mainly because of the durability and quality.

Hats are bare aluminum right now, but they will be anodized black or maybe a signature color if we get enough requests. There are no plans for rear 2pc rotors at the moment. Pricing looks around $650-700 per set, or $550-600 when sold w/ a Akebono Kit. More News to come

ChrisSlicks · 04-11-2010, 01:08 PM

I love DBA rotors, this looks like a worthy upgrade for those with stock sport brakes.

Coz@Czp · 04-15-2010, 01:13 AM

Yet Another Sneak Peak, don't worry, we will have "Akebono" logo's also, these are just for my 350Z that we are putting on w/ the 2pc Rotors

Enjoy

abakja1 · 04-23-2010, 03:06 AM

Do you sell just the rear SS brake lines?

Coz@Czp · 04-26-2010, 02:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by abakja1

Do you sell just the rear SS brake lines?

Yes, Stoptech sells them separately, $70.

http://www.conceptzperformance.com/C...on.php?II=3956

Coz

Coz@Czp · 01-16-2011, 10:22 PM

Update, 2pc Rotors arriving end of this month, more info and pricing soon.

ChipsWithDips · 04-11-2011, 01:57 AM

So these are the exact same calipers that come on the Sport model?

Is it possible to purchase the calipers by themselves through you, if I wish to procure my own pads and rotors?

If so what would pricing be for that?

Jamaica · 04-11-2011, 02:00 AM

very interested.

Coz@Czp · 04-12-2011, 01:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChipsWithDips

So these are the exact same calipers that come on the Sport model?

Is it possible to purchase the calipers by themselves through you, if I wish to procure my own pads and rotors?

If so what would pricing be for that?

Yes, here you go:

Nissan OEM Caliper Assy - Front RH Akebono 370Z Sport - performance parts

Nissan OEM Caliper Assy - Front LH Akebono 370Z Sport - performance parts

Nissan OEM Caliper Assy - Rear RH Akebono 370Z Sport - performance parts

Nissan OEM Caliper Assy - Rear LH Akebono 370Z Sport - performance parts

Coz

ByP · 06-28-2011, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Minicobra1

Nice find, this seams like a pretty good deal for a BBK. but I'm glad I spent the xtra money for the sport package, for $1500 more you get Syncro Rev, Limited Slip and the 19" Rays, such a deal.

Did you find out pricing on the Stop Tech rotors??

Parts Needed (Upgrading from base Brakes to Sports?)

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

What Parts are needed when Upgrading anybody??

I Bought
1. Rotors
2. Brake Calipers
3. Brake Pads

anything missing for my tech??

I had base Brakes and im upgrading to Sports package Brakes
370z ?????

ChrisSlicks · 06-28-2011, 02:01 PM

You also need the brake lines for the sport calipers.

Coz@Czp · 08-03-2011, 08:04 PM

Bumped!!

Coz@Czp · 07-17-2012, 01:39 PM

Thread Bump!!

04-11-2010, 01:40 AM	#33 (permalink)
Coz@Czp The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 148 Drives: Nissan 350Z Rep Power: 16	2pc Rotor Sneak Peak: I just got these in Friday, they look beautiful. These are DBA 5000 Series Discs, and our own CZP 6061-T6 Aluminum Hat. These hats are based off the same tolerances and specifications that DBA uses for all their 5000 Series 2pc Rotors. We are going to test these for 30 days, and then put them into production with a release date to follow. With our past experience, we tried to cut down the weight as much as possible, but we kept having cracking and warping issues. So we decided to go with more durable disc, and a thicker hat. The DBA Kangaroo Paw Design provides this stronger disc, but with more material, there is more weight. The combination of the Thicker Hat and DBA Kangroo Paw Design, each front rotor will weigh 22lbs, which is still 8lbs lighter then stock. We were thinking of going with a thinner 7075-T6 Aluminum, but then the price would almost double. But we are very happy with this setup now, mainly because of the durability and quality. Hats are bare aluminum right now, but they will be anodized black or maybe a signature color if we get enough requests. There are no plans for rear 2pc rotors at the moment. Pricing looks around $650-700 per set, or $550-600 when sold w/ a Akebono Kit. More News to come __________________ http://conceptzperformance.com/image...n/czp_logo.png Huge selection of Performance and OEM Parts ConceptZPerformance.com Like us on Facebook! Follow us on Instagram!

04-11-2010, 01:08 PM	#34 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	I love DBA rotors, this looks like a worthy upgrade for those with stock sport brakes. __________________ Hotchkis ARB \| Stillen CAI \| Art Pipes \| Berk CBE \| Stillen AP Racing Brakes \| AE Performance Oil Cooler \| BC Racing ER Coilovers \| Doran Control Arms

04-15-2010, 01:13 AM	#35 (permalink)
Coz@Czp The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 148 Drives: Nissan 350Z Rep Power: 16	Yet Another Sneak Peak, don't worry, we will have "Akebono" logo's also, these are just for my 350Z that we are putting on w/ the 2pc Rotors Enjoy __________________ http://conceptzperformance.com/image...n/czp_logo.png Huge selection of Performance and OEM Parts ConceptZPerformance.com Like us on Facebook! Follow us on Instagram!

04-23-2010, 03:06 AM	#36 (permalink)
abakja1 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Hawaii Posts: 351 Drives: STI, MDX, Titan Rep Power: 305	Do you sell just the rear SS brake lines? __________________ 2009 370z PG MODS: 19x9.5 & 19x10.5 Volk GTS Injen CAI, 5k HIDs, FI CF Catback, FI Hi-Flow Cat, Clazzio. Links: CLAZZIO, HID CHANGE Volk GTS Rims, Brembo

01-16-2011, 10:22 PM	#38 (permalink)
Coz@Czp The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 148 Drives: Nissan 350Z Rep Power: 16	Update, 2pc Rotors arriving end of this month, more info and pricing soon. __________________ http://conceptzperformance.com/image...n/czp_logo.png Huge selection of Performance and OEM Parts ConceptZPerformance.com Like us on Facebook! Follow us on Instagram!

12-05-2009, 08:44 AM	#31 (permalink)
JSBZ Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 56 Drives: 09 370Z T/S 6MT Rep Power: 16	I am in the process of upgrading my Akebono setup with ss brake lines, Motul 600 and Ferodo 2500 brake pads. I cooked the stock pads durng a moderate track day last month.

04-11-2011, 01:57 AM	#39 (permalink)
ChipsWithDips Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 279 Drives: '11 Gunmetal 370Z MT Rep Power: 14	So these are the exact same calipers that come on the Sport model? Is it possible to purchase the calipers by themselves through you, if I wish to procure my own pads and rotors? If so what would pricing be for that?

04-11-2011, 02:00 AM	#40 (permalink)
Jamaica A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 15,362 Drives: Under boost Rep Power: 73	very interested.

06-28-2011, 02:01 PM	#43 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	You also need the brake lines for the sport calipers. __________________ Hotchkis ARB \| Stillen CAI \| Art Pipes \| Berk CBE \| Stillen AP Racing Brakes \| AE Performance Oil Cooler \| BC Racing ER Coilovers \| Doran Control Arms

08-03-2011, 08:04 PM	#44 (permalink)
Coz@Czp The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 148 Drives: Nissan 350Z Rep Power: 16	Bumped!! __________________ http://conceptzperformance.com/image...n/czp_logo.png Huge selection of Performance and OEM Parts ConceptZPerformance.com Like us on Facebook! Follow us on Instagram!

07-17-2012, 01:39 PM	#45 (permalink)
Coz@Czp The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 148 Drives: Nissan 350Z Rep Power: 16	Thread Bump!! __________________ http://conceptzperformance.com/image...n/czp_logo.png Huge selection of Performance and OEM Parts ConceptZPerformance.com Like us on Facebook! Follow us on Instagram!

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