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molamann 03-27-2009 10:12 AM

Wheels or brakes first?
 
So I'm itching to get new wheels(Axis Angles :tup:) but it's just that the stock brakes look so... cheap so I'll probably replace em with something else eventually.


So should I go ahead and replace the brakes first? How much is an average brembo(or similar) brake kit? Not the super duper quadruple drilled racing kits that is.

M.Bonanni 03-27-2009 11:29 AM

You should do wheels first. I assume you don't have the sport package, and if you do a BBK first, your stock wheels may not fit over them. :)

If you want pricing on brakes and/or Axis wheels, shoot me a PM. :)

SoCal 370Z 03-27-2009 11:31 AM

I would wait a bit until the aftermarket levels on what they will be offering for the 370Z.

nogoodname 03-27-2009 11:34 AM

i was gonna say....going with brakes 1st means new rims anyways

dad 03-27-2009 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by SoCal 370Z (Post 48072)
I would wait a bit until the aftermarket levels on what they will be offering for the 370Z.

I agree! Also ask yourself(op) this question,"Which one do I absolutely need"?

M.Bonanni 03-27-2009 11:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SoCal 370Z (Post 48072)
I would wait a bit until the aftermarket levels on what they will be offering for the 370Z.

As far as wheels and brakes go, the wait is pretty much over. :tup:

There are already a number of top name manufacturers who make stuff for the 370Z. They got a little head start on the G37.

chubbs 03-27-2009 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by molamann (Post 48037)
the stock brakes look so... cheap

What makes you say that?

molamann 03-27-2009 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chubbs (Post 48119)
What makes you say that?

Well it's somewhat small and dull.... imo. :shakes head:

iceman21_23 03-27-2009 05:37 PM

chubbs i believe he is talking about the non-sports package breaks, which are small and dull lol

alan93rsa 03-28-2009 12:38 PM

I went with wheels first that I knew would clear a larger brake.

Josh@STILLEN 03-28-2009 02:43 PM

You can always source the brake kit you're looking for, and get a brake fitment profile from the manufacturer, so you can confirm the brake kit will clear the wheels you're looking at, so you can purchase with the confidence that you won't have to replace the wheels later when you're ready to bolt-on the brake kit.

molamann 03-28-2009 07:49 PM

Does the non-sport and sport package share the same rotors?

M.Bonanni 03-30-2009 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by molamann (Post 48542)
Does the non-sport and sport package share the same rotors?

Not even close. :)

molamann 03-30-2009 10:28 AM

I've checked out some "brake kits" online and some of them were going for up to $10k+

Now I'm guessing this includes all kinds of other components but can I just replace the rotors and calipers without replacing anything else?

M.Bonanni 03-30-2009 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by molamann (Post 49065)
I've checked out some "brake kits" online and some of them were going for up to $10k+

Now I'm guessing this includes all kinds of other components but can I just replace the rotors and calipers without replacing anything else?

Most kits will come with calipers, rotors, pads, and steel braided brake lines. I would recommend replacing all of those things. There are brake kits in all different price ranges.


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