What will it take to get Akebono up to par

JoeyD · 01-15-2010, 11:07 AM

Great info guys. Thanks so much.

RCZ I understand the benefits of the HP+ over HPS, but do you mind telling me why I'll hate you? What is the real-world downside? And BTW I took your advice and mounted all 4 RE-11s instead of just the rear two.

A BBK is probably in my (distant) future. I'm leaning towards AP Racing or the Brembo Caliper-only upgrade. IMHO the ideal setup would allow me to run AP Racing up front and swith the 4pot Akebono caliper from the front to the rear. The swap should just be a matter of producing the right bracket just like all the BBKs use.

RCZ · 01-15-2010, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by JoeyD

Great info guys. Thanks so much.

RCZ I understand the benefits of the HP+ over HPS, but do you mind telling me why I'll hate you? What is the real-world downside? And BTW I took your advice and mounted all 4 RE-11s instead of just the rear two.

A BBK is probably in my (distant) future. I'm leaning towards AP Racing or the Brembo Caliper-only upgrade. IMHO the ideal setup would allow me to run AP Racing up front and swith the 4pot Akebono caliper from the front to the rear. The swap should just be a matter of producing the right bracket just like all the BBKs use.

Hey no problem! You will hate me because they squeal and dust. If you're willing to put up with a little (read: lot of) squealing and you wash the car often, then go with the HP+. I just remember they would get annoying now and then when I was driving my car around the city...people stare at you. I say, give them a shot, if you don't like them, the absolute worst that can happen is you sell them on the boards. Someone will buy them...

Also, I'm glad you took the advice to mount the other 2 tires. Hope it feels better now!

ChrisSlicks · 01-15-2010, 03:10 PM

The HP+ failed me, but if you go easy on them they might survive. Definitely Carbotech for the track if you want to be safe and confident.

htt760 · 02-16-2010, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by JoeyD

Great info guys. Thanks so much.

RCZ I understand the benefits of the HP+ over HPS, but do you mind telling me why I'll hate you? What is the real-world downside? And BTW I took your advice and mounted all 4 RE-11s instead of just the rear two.

A BBK is probably in my (distant) future. I'm leaning towards AP Racing or the Brembo Caliper-only upgrade. IMHO the ideal setup would allow me to run AP Racing up front and swith the 4pot Akebono caliper from the front to the rear. The swap should just be a matter of producing the right bracket just like all the BBKs use.

I agree... maybe down the line that would be nice to add a bracket so we can reuse our 4 pot fronts for the rears... How difficult is the braket going to be to make?

AP - Chris_B · 02-23-2010, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by htt760

I agree... maybe down the line that would be nice to add a bracket so we can reuse our 4 pot fronts for the rears... How difficult is the braket going to be to make?

Sorry, but even if you could physically mount the front caliper on the rear (and deal with the difference in rotor thickness), the piston sizing would knock the brake system WAY out of balance. And the pedal would get very soft without a larger master cylinder. It's a big can of worms with no possible outcome that would make it worth the time/money/effort.

Chris

01-15-2010, 11:07 AM	#1 (permalink)
JoeyD Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Raeford, NC Posts: 305 Drives: 09 NISMO 370Z Rep Power: 188	Great info guys. Thanks so much. RCZ I understand the benefits of the HP+ over HPS, but do you mind telling me why I'll hate you? What is the real-world downside? And BTW I took your advice and mounted all 4 RE-11s instead of just the rear two. A BBK is probably in my (distant) future. I'm leaning towards AP Racing or the Brembo Caliper-only upgrade. IMHO the ideal setup would allow me to run AP Racing up front and swith the 4pot Akebono caliper from the front to the rear. The swap should just be a matter of producing the right bracket just like all the BBKs use. __________________ When was the last time you did 230MPH in something with 4 seats?

01-15-2010, 03:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 655	The HP+ failed me, but if you go easy on them they might survive. Definitely Carbotech for the track if you want to be safe and confident.