Trying out some new brake items at Zspeed
 

As usual we actually test what we sell for the most part, Not completely done with the install yet, Still need to do the rears and bleed with some RBF-600 then I will report back, Ran out of time today.

At 18,000 miles the front brakes were pulsing/shaking already so
we were looking for a cost effective yet great upgrade on the brakes (ZDayz and track days coming up fast) this seemed to fit the bill nicely.

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

This is all available from us, We are having the website reworked so they are not listed yet but will be on the new site. Feel free to call us if you are interested in purchasing.

Will update on feel and performance gains once they are done, with more pics!

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avialible for non-sport model brakes?

Yes

Noice

how much for everything?

how much?

For which model?

Price for full setup for sport brakes. THX :tiphat:

Is it up on your website?

No it is not, I will add them tonight, We are having the website rebuilt and have not been adding new stuff to the present site

I put some more miles on this set-up today and I have to say it is a HUGE improvement in feel and stopping distance. The pads are very linear and I think more predictable than the stock pads.

With the stock pads/rotors they did not seem to bite much more after the initial bite, with these the harder you push it just shoves you in your seat belts ;) There is a large difference from stock and very noticeable. Kinda like going from small stock brakes to a big brake kit difference....

front rotors only for sport brakes

Ok for the street and track? Or a bit much for the street?

PM sent

I don't think they are too much for the street at all, Quiet, Low dust, Very linear. This is a street and moderate track set-up.

:tiphat: THX my good sir...

On the site now.

EBC Ulitmax
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EBC Gold Series
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DBA 5000 Series 2 piece, These shave about 7 lbs over stock for the pair
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Zspeed Brake line kit

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Interested in the DBA5000. How much does each rotor weigh? Have they released the rears?

Have not heard anything about the rears yet.

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I used to run EBC's Redstuff pads and rotors on my Saab and if there was only thing I could rely on with that car, it was the brakes. The harder the pushed them, the harder they stopped. I've been waiting for a review of this combo on the Z, especially since I plan on upgrading my base brakes soon.

Love the look of the ultimax slotted! Right now, they're my favorite! :tup:

update? current pics?

No current pics, I will get some up in the next few days, They are just about broke in all the way, Braking is night and day compared to the stock rotors/pads, Absolutely no squeaks or noise out of these. I cleaned up the wheels after the first 100 miles or so and they have been very low dust since then. Great upgrade!

Price from DBA has just been increased on the 2 piece rotors, I have one set of fronts left before the price goes up!

Would you say the EBC upgrade is better than stock in everyway?? Performance, longevity, stopping power, brake fade, servicability (resurface rotor)?

I've had bad experience with Racing Brake where the 2 pc rotors got warped within the first year and I wasn't even racing yet. They claimed the rotors could not be resurfaced and therefore needed to buy new discs.

You normally can't resurface slotted discs.

You can resurface drilled or slotted rotors so long as they stay within spec. As with any rotor once it is below minimum thickness it can no longer be serviced.

It's a huge myth that drilled or slotted rotors cannot be resurfaced, they most certainly can.

EBC rotors are made from high quality grey iron.
They offer a 12 month 10,000 mile warranty.

I always stick with rotors and pads that match as with good brake companies they make their pads to work correctly with their rotor designs.

Everything is better than stock with this set-up, I cannot comment on service life of the pads yet as I have not had enough time with them to tell.
Stopping is most defiantly much, much better.
Dust is lower.
Slotted rotors will promote even pad wear unlike drilled which will cause ridges to develop over time shortening pad life.

I have not dealt with "racing brake" so I cannot comment on them. 2 piece rotors normally require disk replacement if something goes wrong. A good quality 2 piece rotor should never warp though.

I normally try to stick with name-brand brakes, EBC, DBA, Brembo, StopTech ect.

There are a TON of Chinese brake rotors with crappy metal being pushed form many angles and many companies. I won't sell cheap brake items, Been down that road with some of my older cars and cheap rotors = JUNK and I will not offer them to my customers.

Don't skimp on rotors!
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Nice,


In for current pics with brake dust showing. Just to see exactly how much these pads produce.

Then I will order

NICE!!! Last question...Is there a weight difference from stock? Heavier or lighter?

I'm less concerned with pad life then actual brake fade on the track. I heard the stock system was prone to fade after a certain amount of time spent racing.

Thank you for answering all my questions!

Very close the same as stock weight wise, Never actually put these on the scale.

This is probably a stupid question, but are these 14" front and 13.8" rear like stock?

Oh and also, do you have any pics of these installed on a car with the wheels mounted?

Yes

Will have some tomorrow or Saturday for you.

Cleaned the car up last week, This is a week on the brakes without cleaning the wheels, About 200 miles, Total miles are now near 1,000. Virtually no dust at all, Brakes are just about broken in all the way and are freaking amazing! Can
still see some cross hatching in the rotors from the milling process. Tires are the weak point now for sure.

These are most definitely much less dusty than Hawk HPS pads.

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How much is a complete kit? front, rear, line?

and do you ship USPS to APO?

Dumb question, but when looking at your website for just the pads...will QTY 1 replace the pads for both front wheels or just one front wheel?

It will do both sides.

I have stock non sport brakes ... Can you PM me package price for SS lines, RBF600, the EBC slotted rotors pictured and EBC Blue NDX pads please to 20602.