Akebono Brake Upgrade - DEAL of the CENTURY!!!

Spartan 1771 · 02-24-2019, 08:44 AM

If someone on here has an OEM one laying around their garage, feel free to take some specs from it so I can compare. Weight, piston diameter, length, etc.

dts3 · 02-24-2019, 08:48 AM

You can even get the remanufactured calipers from Napa... I wonder if people think those are fake too. Notice that the "Akibono" on the caliper is raised and not stamped. You need to have your own cast to fake this. That's a lot of work for a knockoff.

Spartan 1771 · 02-24-2019, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by dts3

You can even get the remanufactured calipers from Napa... I wonder if people think those are fake too. Notice that the "Akibono" on the caliper is raised and not stamped. You need to have your own cast to fake this. That's a lot of work for a knockoff.

To be 100% transparent, the set I received do not have Akenbono markings.

The front caliper has the following raised markings: "4502", "L" and "R".

The rear caliper has the following raised markings: "4101", "L" and "R".

OptionZero · 02-24-2019, 10:45 AM

Those look like power stop part numbers

They do remanufactured OEM parts for many vehicles

Spartan 1771 · 02-24-2019, 10:47 AM

Well they did come with Power Stop pads, so that would make sense.

dts3 · 02-24-2019, 11:28 AM

The part number for the caliper are legit. Here is a pic of mine. I know they are not remanufactured because they came to me greasy as **** with the original infinity coating and used pads still in them

Part numbers are the same though.

Jimbo370 · 02-24-2019, 11:57 AM

So how does the braking feel and what does it look like on your Z?

Spartan 1771 · 02-24-2019, 12:04 PM

I just got them yesterday. I need rotors and additional hardware before I can install them.

dts3 · 02-24-2019, 12:04 PM

I haven't put them on yet lol. I pulled them out of the closet just now to take that pic

Lvcky69 · 02-24-2019, 01:03 PM

Should have done more research before shelling out 1k on the z1s smh

Spartan 1771 · 02-24-2019, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Lvcky69

Should have done more research before shelling out 1k on the z1s smh

I haven't purchased rotors yet. You have a better recommendation?

dts3 · 02-24-2019, 02:00 PM

I'm getting my pads and rotors from Rock Auto

Lvcky69 · 02-24-2019, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Spartan 1771

I haven't purchased rotors yet. You have a better recommendation?

Get these ones

Spartan 1771 · 02-24-2019, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Lvcky69

Get these ones

What's so special about these? I'm not big on cross drilled rotors. They have a tendency to crack over time.

I'm big on the Z1 rotors because they have excellent reviews and are significantly lighter. 10lbs lighter each in the front and 5lbs each in the back. That's a 30lbs reduction in unsprung rotational weight.

And just to be clear, I thoroughly research all of my modifications. Hence how I found this deal on calipers.

Raidernation · 02-24-2019, 08:27 PM

Op I ordered these https://www.ebay.com/itm/StopTech-Fr...gAAOSwUsJYV8cN

02-24-2019, 08:44 AM	#16 (permalink)
Spartan 1771 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Western Maryland Posts: 1,280 Drives: Wife crazy & 09 370Z Rep Power: 105453	If someone on here has an OEM one laying around their garage, feel free to take some specs from it so I can compare. Weight, piston diameter, length, etc. __________________ ~Rob -DD Air Guide, Stillen G3 CAIs, 63mm Throttle Bodies, Motordyne M370, Berk HFCs, FI TDX CBE (non-res, CF), Sprint booster v3, Ecutek Dyno Tuned, and the list goes on...

02-24-2019, 10:45 AM	#19 (permalink)
OptionZero A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,160 Drives: 15 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 203226	Those look like power stop part numbers They do remanufactured OEM parts for many vehicles Spartan 1771 likes this. __________________ OptionZero Build Thread

02-24-2019, 10:47 AM	#20 (permalink)
Spartan 1771 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Western Maryland Posts: 1,280 Drives: Wife crazy & 09 370Z Rep Power: 105453	Well they did come with Power Stop pads, so that would make sense. __________________ ~Rob -DD Air Guide, Stillen G3 CAIs, 63mm Throttle Bodies, Motordyne M370, Berk HFCs, FI TDX CBE (non-res, CF), Sprint booster v3, Ecutek Dyno Tuned, and the list goes on...

02-24-2019, 11:28 AM	#21 (permalink)
dts3 Track Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Farmington Hills, MI Posts: 599 Drives: 08 Expedition Rep Power: 6764	The part number for the caliper are legit. Here is a pic of mine. I know they are not remanufactured because they came to me greasy as **** with the original infinity coating and used pads still in them Part numbers are the same though. Spartan 1771, ZontheRocks and Jay-Z like this.

02-24-2019, 12:04 PM	#23 (permalink)
Spartan 1771 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Western Maryland Posts: 1,280 Drives: Wife crazy & 09 370Z Rep Power: 105453	I just got them yesterday. I need rotors and additional hardware before I can install them. __________________ ~Rob -DD Air Guide, Stillen G3 CAIs, 63mm Throttle Bodies, Motordyne M370, Berk HFCs, FI TDX CBE (non-res, CF), Sprint booster v3, Ecutek Dyno Tuned, and the list goes on...

02-24-2019, 11:57 AM	#22 (permalink)
Jimbo370 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 466 Drives: 09 black 370z MT Rep Power: 11	So how does the braking feel and what does it look like on your Z?

02-24-2019, 12:04 PM	#24 (permalink)
dts3 Track Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Farmington Hills, MI Posts: 599 Drives: 08 Expedition Rep Power: 6764	I haven't put them on yet lol. I pulled them out of the closet just now to take that pic

02-24-2019, 01:03 PM	#25 (permalink)
Lvcky69 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Miami Posts: 385 Drives: 17 370z & 16 911 S Rep Power: 3921	Should have done more research before shelling out 1k on the z1s smh

02-24-2019, 02:00 PM	#27 (permalink)
dts3 Track Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Farmington Hills, MI Posts: 599 Drives: 08 Expedition Rep Power: 6764	I'm getting my pads and rotors from Rock Auto cv129 and ZontheRocks like this.

02-24-2019, 08:27 PM	#30 (permalink)
Raidernation Base Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: San Jose, Ca Posts: 174 Drives: 2016 GM Base 7AT Rep Power: 8	Op I ordered these https://www.ebay.com/itm/StopTech-Fr...gAAOSwUsJYV8cN Spartan 1771 likes this. __________________ 2016 7AT GM Base: Fast Intentions CBE 18" Res, Z1 Rear Diff Cover, Quaife LSD, Nismo S-Sport Suspension, Nismo Body Brace Kit, White Line Front Sway Bar, SPL Front End Links, Energy Rear Bushing, Z1 Post MAF Silicone Tubes w/ K&N Drop-in Filters

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