Akebono Sport upgrade from base brakes

Drodriguez06 · 03-13-2012, 08:49 AM

Took a little longer than i thought, but I'm finally finished upgrading my base brakes with Akebono 40th anniversary brakes. First thanks to Z1 Motorsports with awesome customer service and quick delivery, and my brother helping me with the install. I decided to upgrade because I plan on adding more power, not FI, however I needed better brakes. So I went with the SS lines and Hawk HP plus brake pads to give me a good upgrade for daily driving and occasional track use. Sorry not too detail pics I was pressed for time at my school's shop b/c of spring break, if anyone has any questions feel free to ask

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harman.khinda · 03-13-2012, 08:55 AM

very nice. how much the parts run you?

Drodriguez06 · 03-13-2012, 09:05 AM

Thanks, with calipers, lines, rotors, pads, brake fluid and shipping almost 2g's

firstZ · 03-13-2012, 09:35 AM

Looks real good. I am doing the same upgrade through z1 motorsports. I was just there this past weekend and they gave me a quote. Let us know how much better it is then the base brakes! Also, post more pics when you get a chance.

Drodriguez06 · 03-13-2012, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by firstZ

Looks real good. I am doing the same upgrade through z1 motorsports. I was just there this past weekend and they gave me a quote. Let us know how much better it is then the base brakes! Also, post more pics when you get a chance.

I haven't driven it too much, but they do feel better, not a huge difference but definitely better than the base, and yea I'll post more pics once I wash her up

SPOHN · 03-13-2012, 11:44 AM

Great thing to do. I did the same but didn't like the HP+ pads. I can tell you after three track days and about 5K miles my rotors are holding up great.

Drodriguez06 · 03-13-2012, 04:25 PM

I was wondering how the rotors would hold up, that's good to know

SPOHN · 03-13-2012, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Drodriguez06

I was wondering how the rotors would hold up, that's good to know

Just remember that HP+ pads will score rotors more than my Carbotechs. Nothing to really worry about there just not as friendly.

Drodriguez06 · 03-13-2012, 05:54 PM

Hmm thanks for the heads up I'll be sure to keep a close eye on them after a few months

SPOHN · 03-13-2012, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Drodriguez06

Hmm thanks for the heads up I'll be sure to keep a close eye on them after a few months

You'll be more than fine for DD but after a track day is when I saw some scoring.

sixpax · 03-13-2012, 06:39 PM

Very nice...looks great.

Drodriguez06 · 03-13-2012, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by SPOHN

You'll be more than fine for DD but after a track day is when I saw some scoring.

was that after just one day of track use? and did you have the oem rotors or the ones from Z1?

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Originally Posted by sixpax

Very nice...looks great.

thank you sir

SPOHN · 03-13-2012, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Drodriguez06

was that after just one day of track use? and did you have the oem rotors or the ones from Z1?

Yes one day and It was on the Z1 rotors. But it wasn't bad. I could slightly see and feel the effects everyone here has mentioned. My buddy went threw his HP+ pads in one track day. It was brake intensive track. But that's some food for thought. Now that I'm on Carbotech it's all good. They have lasted me awhile. But costly.

Drodriguez06 · 03-13-2012, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by SPOHN

Yes one day and It was on the Z1 rotors. But it wasn't bad. I could slightly see and feel the effects everyone here has mentioned. My buddy went threw his HP+ pads in one track day. It was brake intensive track. But that's some food for thought. Now that I'm on Carbotech it's all good. They have lasted me awhile. But costly.

Ok thanks again for all the advice

And here are some updated pics at the car wash today after the install

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SPOHN · 03-13-2012, 07:51 PM

Love the red. I'm going to have mine powder coated this year sometime.

03-13-2012, 08:49 AM	#1 (permalink)
Drodriguez06 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 84 Drives: 370z / S14kouki Rep Power: 13	Akebono Sport upgrade from base brakes Took a little longer than i thought, but I'm finally finished upgrading my base brakes with Akebono 40th anniversary brakes. First thanks to Z1 Motorsports with awesome customer service and quick delivery, and my brother helping me with the install. I decided to upgrade because I plan on adding more power, not FI, however I needed better brakes. So I went with the SS lines and Hawk HP plus brake pads to give me a good upgrade for daily driving and occasional track use. Sorry not too detail pics I was pressed for time at my school's shop b/c of spring break, if anyone has any questions feel free to ask IMG_6103.jpg IMG_8560.jpg Rotors 1.jpg Rotors 2.jpg Driftomodachi likes this.

03-13-2012, 11:44 AM	#6 (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	Great thing to do. I did the same but didn't like the HP+ pads. I can tell you after three track days and about 5K miles my rotors are holding up great. __________________

03-13-2012, 07:51 PM	#15 (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	Love the red. I'm going to have mine powder coated this year sometime. __________________

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harman.khinda Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Red Bluff, CA Posts: 378 Drives: 10 Nissan 370 PG 7AT Rep Power: 6723	very nice. how much the parts run you?

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Drodriguez06 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 84 Drives: 370z / S14kouki Rep Power: 13	Thanks, with calipers, lines, rotors, pads, brake fluid and shipping almost 2g's

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firstZ Base Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: atlanta Posts: 30 Drives: 11 370Z touring Rep Power: 13	Looks real good. I am doing the same upgrade through z1 motorsports. I was just there this past weekend and they gave me a quote. Let us know how much better it is then the base brakes! Also, post more pics when you get a chance.

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Drodriguez06 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 84 Drives: 370z / S14kouki Rep Power: 13	I was wondering how the rotors would hold up, that's good to know

03-13-2012, 05:54 PM	#9 (permalink)
Drodriguez06 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 84 Drives: 370z / S14kouki Rep Power: 13	Hmm thanks for the heads up I'll be sure to keep a close eye on them after a few months