bbk

stephen · 12-26-2010, 03:23 PM

question can i puchase the sport rotors and brembro calipers lines and call it a day? What else would i need? I have a base model non sport package.

theDreamer · 12-26-2010, 03:25 PM

Z1 Akebono Sport Brake Upgrade Package

We do not have Brembos, the stock BBK is Akebono.

stephen · 12-26-2010, 03:32 PM

yes i know but i want 6 pot and the brembo upgrade just calipers are 6 pot

kevin1985912 · 12-26-2010, 04:26 PM

check this out
Akebonos not up to heavy track use!
you should ask Mike, since he did it before.

SPOHN · 12-26-2010, 06:10 PM

I think your trying to go with to many variables. Are you wanting to go with a BBK at all four corners? If not you could also just go with a good BBK up front only. But buy a hole kit and don't piece one together.

theDreamer · 12-26-2010, 06:13 PM

If you want 6 piston up front then look at a kit that starts with 6 piston up front.
Most kits you can buy the fronts separate from the rears so after the front upgrade you can decide if you want the rears.

stephen · 12-30-2010, 12:29 AM

thanks for all the help guys. now if i could only get more traction...

Gazan37 · 12-30-2010, 12:49 AM

you might have issues with 6POT fronts and stock rears during hard breaking. your break balance will be way off.

If its for track or other hard use then the back may even start to slide out if breaking into a corner from high speeds

SPOHN · 12-30-2010, 07:07 AM

You know, I wondered about this also. I want to say that you can do it without any brake bias problem. There where plenty of guys that did this setup on the 350's but not sure if they had any issues. Can someone shine in on this?

Gazan37 · 12-30-2010, 10:05 PM

If he had sport Id say very easy to do. but with the non sport rears id be worried

Mike · 12-31-2010, 10:49 AM

in answer to your question, yes, all you need is the 6 piston front upgrade kit (comes with all mounting hardware and new brake lines) and sport rotors.

As for not upgrading the rears, I don't think there would be much difference. The pad size isn't much bigger on the rear akebonos as on the stock calipers.

stephen · 01-01-2011, 05:17 PM

thanks mike appreciate ur response man...

12-26-2010, 03:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
stephen Base Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: charleston sc Posts: 89 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 14	bbk question can i puchase the sport rotors and brembro calipers lines and call it a day? What else would i need? I have a base model non sport package.

12-26-2010, 03:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	Z1 Akebono Sport Brake Upgrade Package We do not have Brembos, the stock BBK is Akebono. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

12-26-2010, 04:26 PM	#4 (permalink)
kevin1985912 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: san diego Age: 38 Posts: 285 Drives: 370zMT touring sport Rep Power: 15	check this out Akebonos not up to heavy track use! you should ask Mike, since he did it before. __________________ FI non resonated test pipes, CBE. Stillen G3 intakes, Amuse Kit, KW V3 coilovers, SSR Type F, Blackout headlights. 3M clear bra, UpRev tune, 320whp, 260 wtq http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...ect-raven.html

12-26-2010, 06:13 PM	#6 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	If you want 6 piston up front then look at a kit that starts with 6 piston up front. Most kits you can buy the fronts separate from the rears so after the front upgrade you can decide if you want the rears. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

12-31-2010, 10:49 AM	#11 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2185	in answer to your question, yes, all you need is the 6 piston front upgrade kit (comes with all mounting hardware and new brake lines) and sport rotors. As for not upgrading the rears, I don't think there would be much difference. The pad size isn't much bigger on the rear akebonos as on the stock calipers. __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

12-26-2010, 03:32 PM	#3 (permalink)
stephen Base Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: charleston sc Posts: 89 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 14	yes i know but i want 6 pot and the brembo upgrade just calipers are 6 pot

12-26-2010, 06:10 PM	#5 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 45 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	I think your trying to go with to many variables. Are you wanting to go with a BBK at all four corners? If not you could also just go with a good BBK up front only. But buy a hole kit and don't piece one together.

12-30-2010, 12:29 AM	#7 (permalink)
stephen Base Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: charleston sc Posts: 89 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 14	thanks for all the help guys. now if i could only get more traction...

12-30-2010, 12:49 AM	#8 (permalink)
Gazan37 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 14 Drives: 08 G37S Rep Power: 14	you might have issues with 6POT fronts and stock rears during hard breaking. your break balance will be way off. If its for track or other hard use then the back may even start to slide out if breaking into a corner from high speeds

12-30-2010, 07:07 AM	#9 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 45 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	You know, I wondered about this also. I want to say that you can do it without any brake bias problem. There where plenty of guys that did this setup on the 350's but not sure if they had any issues. Can someone shine in on this?

12-30-2010, 10:05 PM	#10 (permalink)
Gazan37 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 14 Drives: 08 G37S Rep Power: 14	If he had sport Id say very easy to do. but with the non sport rears id be worried

01-01-2011, 05:17 PM	#12 (permalink)
stephen Base Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: charleston sc Posts: 89 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 14	thanks mike appreciate ur response man...