How are your brakes?

Trips · 05-02-2011, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Kastley85891

Jeez, man I am a lousy passenger, I feel siiiccckkkkk

Being a passenger getting tossed around left to right isn't for everyone for sure

But changing you're pads and fluid with added ss lines would be an improvement for sure

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!

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

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?

flashburn · 05-05-2011, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Kastley85891

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.

chuckd05 · 05-05-2011, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by flashburn

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.

so 5 minutes each caliper!? you're quick...

its fine to just swap pads and leave the rotor time and time again after tracking?

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.

05-02-2011, 11:54 AM	#2 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1858	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. __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z Last edited by spearfish25; 05-02-2011 at 11:57 AM.

05-02-2011, 01:07 PM	#4 (permalink)
Kastley85891 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: ATX 370 - Sold Posts: 1,149 Drives: 2003 Wagon Rep Power: 19	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. __________________ Boosted V8 hunter 2850 lbs and 375WHP

05-04-2011, 11:27 PM	#5 (permalink)
Shamu A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 1,059 Drives: 370Z Racecar Rep Power: 21	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! __________________ Grant

05-05-2011, 06:17 AM	#6 (permalink)
Kastley85891 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: ATX 370 - Sold Posts: 1,149 Drives: 2003 Wagon Rep Power: 19	Thats a sweet set up - FYI SS lines an fluid flush, better pedal feel and def stop me sharper. Pads next __________________ Boosted V8 hunter 2850 lbs and 375WHP

05-05-2011, 09:37 AM	#8 (permalink)
Kastley85891 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: ATX 370 - Sold Posts: 1,149 Drives: 2003 Wagon Rep Power: 19	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. __________________ Boosted V8 hunter 2850 lbs and 375WHP

05-02-2011, 12:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 31	Bleed the system

05-05-2011, 10:02 AM	#9 (permalink)
6MT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: ITU Zone 2 Posts: 22,459 Drives: Reliant Robin Rep Power: 1792	Thank you. __________________ Andrew 2009 370Z Sport/Touring 6MT sold 2013 Honda Civic Si coupe D/D

05-05-2011, 10:03 AM	#10 (permalink)
Kastley85891 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: ATX 370 - Sold Posts: 1,149 Drives: 2003 Wagon Rep Power: 19	NP Bro ;-) __________________ Boosted V8 hunter 2850 lbs and 375WHP

05-05-2011, 10:40 AM	#11 (permalink)
flashburn A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,884 Drives: '12 Corvette GS 6M Rep Power: 20	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 __________________ Current Ride: 2012 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Centennial Edition Carbon Flash 6M Previous Ride: 2009 Nissan 370Z Sport Platinum Graphite 7AT

05-05-2011, 10:42 AM	#12 (permalink)
Kastley85891 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: ATX 370 - Sold Posts: 1,149 Drives: 2003 Wagon Rep Power: 19	How are the pads DD? do you change them out just for track use or just run with them? Hows rotor wear? __________________ Boosted V8 hunter 2850 lbs and 375WHP

05-05-2011, 11:05 AM	#15 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2187	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. __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

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