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I already have come across the Akebono Sport calipers for a good price. If I just picked up this Z1 kit, would I have a successful install? Here is the

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Old 06-11-2018, 09:48 PM   #1 (permalink)
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I already have come across the Akebono Sport calipers for a good price. If I just picked up this Z1 kit, would I have a successful install?

Here is the link:

https://www.z1motorsports.com/z1-pro...ge-p-4490.html

I apologize for this question it’s it been answered, but from what I’ve searched, I’ve been hearing mixed things. The last thing I want is to be in the middle of a build and forget something. Thanks guys.



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should be good to go. but when you call Z1 double check with them
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only issue I ran into was my wheels didn't clear the calipers in the front. I had to grab 20mm spacers. and you have to trim the back plating in the rears, front your fine!

that kit you posted is only pads and rotor and ss lines, NO calipers. unless you have the calipers already....then I'm sorry lol
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should be good to go. but when you call Z1 double check with them
Thanks man! I did. Seems like I’m squared away already
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only issue I ran into was my wheels didn't clear the calipers in the front. I had to grab 20mm spacers. and you have to trim the back plating in the rears, front your fine!

that kit you posted is only pads and rotor and ss lines, NO calipers. unless you have the calipers already....then I'm sorry lol
I do have calipers already lol
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I do have calipers already lol
Awesome!

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only issue I ran into was my wheels didn't clear the calipers in the front. I had to grab 20mm spacers. and you have to trim the back plating in the rears, front your fine!

that kit you posted is only pads and rotor and ss lines, NO calipers. unless you have the calipers already....then I'm sorry lol
Was this your stock base wheels?
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Was this your stock base wheels?
Know these where my ESR wheels. Ive read tho, you still need spacers for the base 18s still

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A little late to the game, but stock 18's WILL fit Sport/Nismo brakes with no issue.
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A little late to the game, but stock 18's WILL fit Sport/Nismo brakes with no issue.
With spacers tho?

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Sorry for the late response, but no. No spacers are needed. When I bought my Nismo wheels, my stock 18" wheels went on a Sport. They went right on with no issue at all.
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I wish i knew that, i so would of just put tires on mine base 18s
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Sorry for the late response, but no. No spacers are needed. When I bought my Nismo wheels, my stock 18" wheels went on a Sport. They went right on with no issue at all.
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