Trying out some new brake items at Zspeed

Joe@ZSpeed · 07-09-2012, 07:46 AM

Well, for a street pad the redstuffs did AMAZINGLY well! 3, 30 minute (or longer) sessions at Mid Ohio this weekend and performed great! First session I was using the brakes A LOT (driver error) and felt a tiny bit of pedal softness after the long back straight when I had rode the pads into the corner from about 130mph however by the next corner they were back to normal. I used the brakes harder and shorter after that and they performed perfectly.

I will probably go with the Yellowstuffs or even the NDX Blue for any future track days but the Redstuffs will definitely hold their own and is my new DD pad for sure due to the "NO DUST" properties they have.

This is over 400 miles of street driving and 3 sessions on the track starting with clean wheels. Note: I had no dust showing after 400 miles on the road, this is all from the track.

Whiteline sway bars set at stiff on front and middle on the rear paired with the Eibach springs did better than I could imagine, I would have been scared on the track with the stock stuff, It was pretty bad at Tail of the Dragon this spring.... The car was very neutral on the track and controllable.

On the soft position, Changed to stiff before we left.

Little bit of tire carnage

The MAN himself (Dave) that builds all the South Bend DXD clutches and his 350Z

sixpax · 07-09-2012, 02:51 PM

... nice pics

I'll let you know how the Blue NDX pads are in a couple weeks

Unique_Z · 07-25-2012, 04:27 PM

Any pulsing and shaking after the install? Mine is shaking like crazy and i'm just shy of 22k miles

price for the same setup please? and kindly check you PM for the clutch

Joe@ZSpeed · 07-25-2012, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iwan72

Any pulsing and shaking after the install? Mine is shaking like crazy and i'm just shy of 22k miles

price for the same setup please? and kindly check you PM for the clutch

None Yet! Which pads? I have a good deal on the gold series rotors, These are more expensive rotors but I need to move them off the shelf! They are "Gold" Dimpled/slotted.

Unique_Z · 07-26-2012, 01:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joe@ZSpeed

None Yet! Which pads? I have a good deal on the gold series rotors, These are more expensive rotors but I need to move them off the shelf! They are "Gold" Dimpled/slotted.

Well that's great because mine is shaking like crazy even when i simply feathering the brakes

EBC USR Ultimax rotors
EBC Redstuff brake pads
ZSpeed Stainless brake line kit
Motul RBF-600 fluid

what do you mean 'gold'? gold as in color?

Voice59 · 06-04-2013, 02:52 PM

I just got the EBC Rotors myself, however I'd like to know what you guys recommend for brake fluid? I think I've been seeing mixed comments about what to use.

sixpax · 06-04-2013, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Voice59

I just got the EBC Rotors myself, however I'd like to know what you guys recommend for brake fluid? I think I've been seeing mixed comments about what to use.

Motul RBF-600

SAmilitaryman · 06-04-2013, 03:22 PM

I bought the entire kit from Joe.

EBC Slotted rotors
EBC red stuff pads
SS Brake lines
Motul RBF600

I went from stock everything to the above. Super easy to install and everything came packaged just great.

Talk about an improvement!!!! I plan on placing another order with them here in the near future for other parts I need. Great company with great prices and service.

Joe@ZSpeed · 06-04-2013, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Voice59

I just got the EBC Rotors myself, however I'd like to know what you guys recommend for brake fluid? I think I've been seeing mixed comments about what to use.

Motul 5.1 for street use. It's less hygroscopic than the 600 and you can leave it in for 1-2 years before it's wet boiling point diminishes, RBF600 if your going to street drive it or track it lightly and change it more often at least once a year, RBF660 for heavy track and your going to change it after every race or every other race.

Voice59 · 06-04-2013, 04:02 PM

Ok got it. Thanks guys.

Voice59 · 06-04-2013, 04:17 PM

btw does it matter which brand stainless steel hoses I get?

Joe@ZSpeed · 06-05-2013, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Voice59

btw does it matter which brand stainless steel hoses I get?

Lines are all pretty similar and offer the same performance, We have the Technfit, Stop Tech and Goodridge lines in stock.

07-09-2012, 07:46 AM	#46 (permalink)
Joe@ZSpeed The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,304 Drives: Nissan Rep Power: 342999	Well, for a street pad the redstuffs did AMAZINGLY well! 3, 30 minute (or longer) sessions at Mid Ohio this weekend and performed great! First session I was using the brakes A LOT (driver error) and felt a tiny bit of pedal softness after the long back straight when I had rode the pads into the corner from about 130mph however by the next corner they were back to normal. I used the brakes harder and shorter after that and they performed perfectly. I will probably go with the Yellowstuffs or even the NDX Blue for any future track days but the Redstuffs will definitely hold their own and is my new DD pad for sure due to the "NO DUST" properties they have. This is over 400 miles of street driving and 3 sessions on the track starting with clean wheels. Note: I had no dust showing after 400 miles on the road, this is all from the track. Whiteline sway bars set at stiff on front and middle on the rear paired with the Eibach springs did better than I could imagine, I would have been scared on the track with the stock stuff, It was pretty bad at Tail of the Dragon this spring.... The car was very neutral on the track and controllable. On the soft position, Changed to stiff before we left. Little bit of tire carnage The MAN himself (Dave) that builds all the South Bend DXD clutches and his 350Z __________________ Phone *937-506-7224* E-Mail Sales@Zspeed.com www.ZSPEED.com

07-25-2012, 04:27 PM	#48 (permalink)
Unique_Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Brunei Posts: 1,515 Drives: 370Z, 180SX Rep Power: 17	Any pulsing and shaking after the install? Mine is shaking like crazy and i'm just shy of 22k miles price for the same setup please? and kindly check you PM for the clutch __________________ My Z Build UniqueZ

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06-04-2013, 02:52 PM	#51 (permalink)
Voice59 Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Va Beach, Virginia Posts: 1,418 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 15	I just got the EBC Rotors myself, however I'd like to know what you guys recommend for brake fluid? I think I've been seeing mixed comments about what to use.

06-04-2013, 03:22 PM	#53 (permalink)
SAmilitaryman Base Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: san antonio, tx Posts: 168 Drives: 09 Nissan black 370z Rep Power: 12	I bought the entire kit from Joe. EBC Slotted rotors EBC red stuff pads SS Brake lines Motul RBF600 I went from stock everything to the above. Super easy to install and everything came packaged just great. Talk about an improvement!!!! I plan on placing another order with them here in the near future for other parts I need. Great company with great prices and service.

06-04-2013, 04:02 PM	#55 (permalink)
Voice59 Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Va Beach, Virginia Posts: 1,418 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 15	Ok got it. Thanks guys.

06-04-2013, 04:17 PM	#56 (permalink)
Voice59 Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Va Beach, Virginia Posts: 1,418 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 15	btw does it matter which brand stainless steel hoses I get?