KSport Brakes???

Fastech

Hi guys,

Just getting back into a Z chassis after being away for a few years. Bought a semi-prepped car from a guy. It’s got a KSport BBK on it (not certain which one as there’s like a million versions, I’ll need to pull them off the car to measure rotor sizes and count pistons). I’m not very familiar with the brand. Are KSport brakes any good? Or just poseur crap? Does anyone make a track-worthy pad for them? Carbotech or similar? Or do these need to go? I’ve searched a good bit and still haven’t found much of any info on pads to fit them.

Thanks for any info!

Brian Flanagan

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danegrey

did you check out there web site
https://ksportusa.com/products/big-b...ssan-370z-2012

There not cheap.... but that might be the place to start.....
never heard of them till you mention it

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OptionZero

You;ve never heard of Ksport? They are one of many fly by night eBay “entry level” brands, like D2 or god knows what

I wouldn’t trust them at all; he’ll, I trust the akebonos more

There are established options for caliper upgrades that have been discussed here, most prominently an adapter for AP racing stuff by our own member darkjak


See here:
Brake Project and Interest: AP Racing CP9668/9660 Kit

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cv129

Ksport is poser stuff.

Some Chinese manufacturers will run a batch as small as 5 kits to have your own company’s name stamped on it. Ksport is a brand name, not a manufacturer.

“track worthiness” has many definitions. If you are very serious (your signature says so), then you already know the proven brands.

Darkjak’s setup can accommodate much thicker pads, bonus for track rats.

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Fastech

Thanks guys, confirms what I thought was probably the case!

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OptionZero

if this is a "track" car with k-sport brakes I would seriously be worried about where else "cost savings" were applied

If you are n/a and intermediate or lower level, I would just get some OEM Akebonos, upgraded pads/rotors/lines/fluid, and a brake ducting kit. That's a fairly easy to put together setup that will hold up at that level

if you're going further, or just want the extra capacity, i would contact Darkjak

no sense risking your life on brake failure

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