stock break replacements

kcquinn49 · 06-17-2012, 01:11 PM

I have seen very much data on big break kits. I don't track and am just a lively street driver. What are good choices for stock rotors, for new calipers? If there isn't really much availabe that is better than stock, that is still good to know. I was thinking about at least getting lighter weight calipers that might also yield better braking.

mdxj · 06-17-2012, 03:58 PM

If you have the base brakes then you can upgrade to the sport package brakes and that will be a pretty big improvement. If you already have the sport package, then Brembo makes new calipers that just bolt right on. DBA makes a 2 piece front rotor for the sport package that is lighter and there are several choices for the rears but those are still going to be single piece. I don't think there are any 2 piece rear rotors for the factory brakes but several BBK come with 2 piece rotors front and back.

ChrisSlicks · 06-17-2012, 04:09 PM

If you are only street driving then the stock brakes are just fine IMO. If you want a BBK because it looks cool then that is fine too, but it does get a little pricey. You wont really see significantly better braking performance in typical hard street conditions since the stock brakes are pretty effective, BBK's shine when under repeated braking, i.e. on track. Less fade, more consistency. The AP kit from Stillen is top notch in that regard, hard to beat for the money.

kcquinn49 · 06-17-2012, 07:33 PM

Thanks for the replies. I am not looking for the BBK. After research on this forum, it doesn't seem worth the high cost if I am only street driving. If the stock breaks are sufficient for street I am okay with that. It saves money for something else.

I do wish somebody had two piece rotors for the stock setup.

Waiz · 06-17-2012, 09:24 PM

Break yo' self!

TreeSemdyZee · 06-17-2012, 10:37 PM

Where you from in Indiana? I'm there too.

(and it's "brakes")

sixpax · 06-18-2012, 08:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kcquinn49

I have seen very much data on big break kits. I don't track and am just a lively street driver. What are good choices for stock rotors, for new calipers? If there isn't really much availabe that is better than stock, that is still good to know. I was thinking about at least getting lighter weight calipers that might also yield better braking.

..if you just want better braking, and have alot of miles on current brakes where it would make sense to replace the rotors, you might look into EBC Ultimax rotors and some Red Stuff brake pads ...

kcquinn49 · 06-21-2012, 01:29 PM

Tree: I am in Fort Wayne, Indiana. I'm glad I went with the Z. I see very few in town. Some 350's but very few 370's.

I still have some miles left on my pads and rotors, and when it is time to buy new I am just looking to see if I can improve over stock. I am perfectly happy if stock is about "as good as it gets" for non-sport.

Sixpax: thanks for the tip.

TreeSemdyZee · 06-21-2012, 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kcquinn49

Tree: I am in Fort Wayne, Indiana. I'm glad I went with the Z. I see very few in town. Some 350's but very few 370's.

I still have some miles left on my pads and rotors, and when it is time to buy new I am just looking to see if I can improve over stock. I am perfectly happy if stock is about "as good as it gets" for non-sport.

Sixpax: thanks for the tip.

I'm in Clarksville. Originally from Columbus. Good to have another Hoosier on here.

06-17-2012, 01:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
kcquinn49 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Indiana Posts: 86 Drives: 2011 370Z Coupe Rep Power: 249	stock break replacements I have seen very much data on big break kits. I don't track and am just a lively street driver. What are good choices for stock rotors, for new calipers? If there isn't really much availabe that is better than stock, that is still good to know. I was thinking about at least getting lighter weight calipers that might also yield better braking.

06-17-2012, 03:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
mdxj Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: OKC Posts: 290 Drives: 09 Nismo, 98 Jeep XJ Rep Power: 13	If you have the base brakes then you can upgrade to the sport package brakes and that will be a pretty big improvement. If you already have the sport package, then Brembo makes new calipers that just bolt right on. DBA makes a 2 piece front rotor for the sport package that is lighter and there are several choices for the rears but those are still going to be single piece. I don't think there are any 2 piece rear rotors for the factory brakes but several BBK come with 2 piece rotors front and back. __________________ '09 370 base - RIP '09 370 Nismo - New track car

06-17-2012, 04:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	If you are only street driving then the stock brakes are just fine IMO. If you want a BBK because it looks cool then that is fine too, but it does get a little pricey. You wont really see significantly better braking performance in typical hard street conditions since the stock brakes are pretty effective, BBK's shine when under repeated braking, i.e. on track. Less fade, more consistency. The AP kit from Stillen is top notch in that regard, hard to beat for the money. __________________ Hotchkis ARB \| Stillen CAI \| Art Pipes \| Berk CBE \| Stillen AP Racing Brakes \| AE Performance Oil Cooler \| BC Racing ER Coilovers \| Doran Control Arms

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06-17-2012, 07:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
kcquinn49 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Indiana Posts: 86 Drives: 2011 370Z Coupe Rep Power: 249	Thanks for the replies. I am not looking for the BBK. After research on this forum, it doesn't seem worth the high cost if I am only street driving. If the stock breaks are sufficient for street I am okay with that. It saves money for something else. I do wish somebody had two piece rotors for the stock setup.

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06-21-2012, 01:29 PM	#8 (permalink)
kcquinn49 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Indiana Posts: 86 Drives: 2011 370Z Coupe Rep Power: 249	Tree: I am in Fort Wayne, Indiana. I'm glad I went with the Z. I see very few in town. Some 350's but very few 370's. I still have some miles left on my pads and rotors, and when it is time to buy new I am just looking to see if I can improve over stock. I am perfectly happy if stock is about "as good as it gets" for non-sport. Sixpax: thanks for the tip.