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christian370z 05-02-2011 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triple's (Post 1084391)
He loves it and since day one hasn't gotten sick on me, and I do drive like he's not there.

Hahahahaha.

spearfish25 05-02-2011 11:54 AM

The main 'feel' issue with the stock sport brakes is the pads. If you just don't have confidence in the brakes, get more aggressive pads. I've found that the stock pads have horrible bite and feel, but if you smoosh them, they'll still stop you. But once you drive with track pads, you'll see what the Z's brakes are capable of.

Swapping fluid and lines won't do too much if you haven't changed the pads. The fluid just helps withstand the heat issues for longer driving sessions.

cossie1600 05-02-2011 12:36 PM

Bleed the system

Kastley85891 05-02-2011 01:07 PM

With 9K miles ? - **** Id be back to Nissan on that ;-) my Pedal is firm, just end result isnt great, maybe I expect to much?
I will do the lines and Fluid, see how it is.

Shamu 05-04-2011 11:27 PM

Brakes are always my number one priority. I don't take shortcuts with brakes. I try to go with the best and most capable system available. AM Performance Brembo Caliper and Rotor kit meet that criteria for me and they are dang sexy too!

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_w...3A01%20GMT.jpg

Kastley85891 05-05-2011 06:17 AM

Thats a sweet set up - FYI SS lines an fluid flush, better pedal feel and def stop me sharper. Pads next

6MT 05-05-2011 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Kastley85891 (Post 1084115)
09 with sport option..

Not been too impressed with the brakes on my Z, any one else in the same boat...
Changing lines and fluid today, next up some HPS+ pads all round , but jeez, they dont seem too clever.

You're dreaming. The brakes, although not quite "track quality", are pretty superior. But, if you're going for racing brakes... well then.

Kastley85891 05-05-2011 09:37 AM

I think they are lacking, sure they are good enough for DD, but even for light track work they need something, it depends on your expectation I guess, and what you are used to from a good braking system.
If yours are great for you I am happy for you, enjoy.

6MT 05-05-2011 10:02 AM

Thank you.

Kastley85891 05-05-2011 10:03 AM

NP Bro ;-)

flashburn 05-05-2011 10:40 AM

Every time I've hit the track with XP10/XP8 Pads on the Sports brakes, I get nothing but compliments from the instructors. They all seem to be impressed with the braking power. *shrug*

Kastley85891 05-05-2011 10:42 AM

How are the pads DD? do you change them out just for track use or just run with them?
Hows rotor wear?

Mike 05-05-2011 11:05 AM

these calipers are fine for the track, just not on our cars. They are a very high quality caliper. I have a little experience, since my powdercoating business specializes in calipers. I've torn down and rebuilt just about every brand on the market and these are a quality item. It really comes down to cooling in my opinion. My friend with a G37 Coupe has no issues when tracking.

flashburn 05-05-2011 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Kastley85891 (Post 1091541)
How are the pads DD? do you change them out just for track use or just run with them?
Hows rotor wear?

I swap them out before each track session. It takes maybe 20 minutes to swap them all out. It takes longer to jack up the car and swap wheels.

cossie1600 05-05-2011 11:55 AM

your car can only stop as well as your tires, what a waste of money, donate it to me


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