EBC rotors.

User Name · 06-01-2013, 04:26 PM

My rotors began to pulsate, so I had them turned. 4k miles later I developed the same issue, so I just decided to go for some new rotors. After some research, I decided on the slotted EBCs. I read up on the G35 forums regarding this same exact rotor and that member's review of it was positive. In general, EBC rotors, have decent reviews.

Anyway, I installed these today. The picture doesn't look that great because I moved the car out of the garage to take it so what you see is the black coating being scraped off the rotor. The install was pretty easy and took a little over an hour for both sides(front only). I don't really plan on tracking the car, just some spirited driving here and there. So, I decided that these rotors would be adequate for the tasks that I'll throw at them.

So far, the pedal feels crisper. I can't really do any hard braking until I bed them in for the first 300-400 miles or so. I'll be sure to chime back in later to report on the progress.

Voice59 · 06-01-2013, 07:42 PM

Nice! I just bought mine with some "red stuff" pads from the same company. I haven't installed them yet, because I'm trying to do all my mods at once. Let us know how it fairs down the road.

Rusty · 06-01-2013, 09:31 PM

I have a set on my 3/4 ton Power Wagon that I pull a 8,600 lb camper with. I'm using YellowStuff pads too. That combo has been great in the truck.

CFZ · 06-17-2013, 03:48 PM

changing rotors isnt the reason why your brakes felt "crisper." Its because your rotor thickness has increased so your caliper pistons dont need to move as far requiring less brake pedal effort to achieve the same amount of braking force.

Sh0velMan · 06-17-2013, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CFZ

changing rotors isnt the reason why your brakes felt "crisper." Its because your rotor thickness has increased so your caliper pistons dont need to move as far requiring less brake pedal effort to achieve the same amount of braking force.

Eh, the pistons don't spring back to full compression every time you let off the brakes. They self adjust by way of not being forced back, and a check valve in the master cylinder allows new fluid to flow from the reservoir to make up the difference when the pedal is released.

So really, it's probably from the new rotors and the new formula of pad that has more bite than what he is used to.

EDIT: was someone else that changed pads, could be that the new rotors have a higher CF causing there to be more bite, especially until material transfer is more uniform. I'd expect him to say they feel the same, just not pulsey (new word), in about a thousand miles or so.

SAmilitaryman · 06-17-2013, 04:28 PM

I installed EBC rotors and red stuff brake pads on May 10, 2013. Fantastic all around.

Voice59 · 07-23-2013, 01:57 PM

I just got mine done today. EBC Rotors, Z1 SS brake lines, and red stuff pads, along with motul 5.1 fluid. I dunno but it feels like the pedal is a lot softer. I watched them bleed the lines, so I on't know what it could be. Any ideas?

Chuck33079 · 07-23-2013, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Voice59

I just got mine done today. EBC Rotors, Z1 SS brake lines, and red stuff pads, along with motul 5.1 fluid. I dunno but it feels like the pedal is a lot softer. I watched them bleed the lines, so I on't know what it could be. Any ideas?

Is 5.1 the silicone based stuff? If so, it's squishier and you shouldn't be using it for a whole list of reasons. If it's not, then they're not done bleeding the brakes.

Rusty · 07-23-2013, 02:09 PM

Synthetic, yes but not silicone.

Motul - All Products - DOT 5.1 Brake Fluid

Chuck33079 · 07-23-2013, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rusty

Synthetic, yes but not silicone.

Motul - All Products - DOT 5.1 Brake Fluid

I had it confused with DOT 5, which is silicone based. In that case, it's just air in the lines.

JARblue · 07-23-2013, 02:13 PM

I purchased my EBC slotted rotors (also fronts only) for similar reasons. However, I didn't bother to have my OEM rotors turned first. I also purchased Hawk Performance Ceramic pads, and changed my brake fluid with ATE Super Blue. I had an impromptu track day less than a week after the install, and they performed great. The time in my own Z was limited due to my lack of an oil cooler, but the brakes gave me zero problems.

Voice59 · 07-23-2013, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chuck33079

I had it confused with DOT 5, which is silicone based. In that case, it's just air in the lines.

So I just have to further bleed the lines?

Chuck33079 · 07-23-2013, 02:24 PM

If the pedal's still soft, there's still air in the lines.

Voice59 · 07-23-2013, 02:25 PM

Got it.

06-01-2013, 04:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
User Name Base Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Charlotte Posts: 19 Drives: 2008 G37 Rep Power: 11	EBC rotors. My rotors began to pulsate, so I had them turned. 4k miles later I developed the same issue, so I just decided to go for some new rotors. After some research, I decided on the slotted EBCs. I read up on the G35 forums regarding this same exact rotor and that member's review of it was positive. In general, EBC rotors, have decent reviews. Anyway, I installed these today. The picture doesn't look that great because I moved the car out of the garage to take it so what you see is the black coating being scraped off the rotor. The install was pretty easy and took a little over an hour for both sides(front only). I don't really plan on tracking the car, just some spirited driving here and there. So, I decided that these rotors would be adequate for the tasks that I'll throw at them. So far, the pedal feels crisper. I can't really do any hard braking until I bed them in for the first 300-400 miles or so. I'll be sure to chime back in later to report on the progress. raymondo510 and SAmilitaryman like this.

06-01-2013, 09:31 PM	#3 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 34,865 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684436	I have a set on my 3/4 ton Power Wagon that I pull a 8,600 lb camper with. I'm using YellowStuff pads too. That combo has been great in the truck. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

06-17-2013, 04:28 PM	#6 (permalink)
SAmilitaryman Base Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: san antonio, tx Posts: 168 Drives: 09 Nissan black 370z Rep Power: 12	I installed EBC rotors and red stuff brake pads on May 10, 2013. Fantastic all around. Voice59 likes this.

07-23-2013, 02:09 PM	#9 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 34,865 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684436	Synthetic, yes but not silicone. Motul - All Products - DOT 5.1 Brake Fluid __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

07-23-2013, 02:13 PM	#11 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,449 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	I purchased my EBC slotted rotors (also fronts only) for similar reasons. However, I didn't bother to have my OEM rotors turned first. I also purchased Hawk Performance Ceramic pads, and changed my brake fluid with ATE Super Blue. I had an impromptu track day less than a week after the install, and they performed great. The time in my own Z was limited due to my lack of an oil cooler, but the brakes gave me zero problems. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

06-01-2013, 07:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
Voice59 Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Va Beach, Virginia Posts: 1,418 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 15	Nice! I just bought mine with some "red stuff" pads from the same company. I haven't installed them yet, because I'm trying to do all my mods at once. Let us know how it fairs down the road.

06-17-2013, 03:48 PM	#4 (permalink)
CFZ Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: F-Town Posts: 134 Drives: 2010 370Z Rep Power: 233	changing rotors isnt the reason why your brakes felt "crisper." Its because your rotor thickness has increased so your caliper pistons dont need to move as far requiring less brake pedal effort to achieve the same amount of braking force.

07-23-2013, 01:57 PM	#7 (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 mine done today. EBC Rotors, Z1 SS brake lines, and red stuff pads, along with motul 5.1 fluid. I dunno but it feels like the pedal is a lot softer. I watched them bleed the lines, so I on't know what it could be. Any ideas?

07-23-2013, 02:24 PM	#13 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29538	If the pedal's still soft, there's still air in the lines. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

07-23-2013, 02:25 PM	#14 (permalink)
Voice59 Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Va Beach, Virginia Posts: 1,418 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 15	Got it.

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