Investment in the Z's Future

synolimit · 08-30-2013, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by osbornsm

Oh yah, i re-bed the pads... to the rotors and still no resolution. Took it to the dealer and they turned the rotors for me under warranty... they were warped like Pringles. lol

I use Carbotech XP8 pads all the way around. They are very forgiving on rotors, unlike Hawks.

Well they've GOT to last longer than 2 days!!

Ahh, no... no package deals... but talk to Zspeed and ask for their DBA 5000 rotor deal... $535 is KILLER for this kind of setup.

...but then again, that's just my opinion, I could be wrong.

Not really when replacements are that expensive! Wouldn't you want cheaper replacements?

osbornsm · 08-30-2013, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by synolimit

Not really when replacements are that expensive! Wouldn't you want cheaper replacements?

Well, yes... obviously. But Replacement OEM rotors are ~$250 and replacement rotor rings for the DBA set are about $400.

I'm going for longevity here... but of course that has yet to prove itself.

synolimit · 08-30-2013, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by osbornsm

Well, yes... obviously. But Replacement OEM rotors are ~$250 and replacement rotor rings for the DBA set are about $400.

I'm going for longevity here... but of course that has yet to prove itself.

Z1 started their rotors in 09. By now they're proven. I believe they said $200 for replacement so I'd of gone cheaper since it seems to happen a lot to you. But it's done now so whatever.

PS, how the hell you going to replace them? Do you own that 3 star screw bit?

NissanGuy23 · 08-29-2013, 06:01 PM

I have had two pairs of front sport brakes warp - so im also looking for an upgrade. These look really great! I love the weight savings, the look of them and they sound like a huge upgrade.

V8Killer · 08-29-2013, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by osbornsm

Well you're probably wondering what the crap the title is about...

I have done 2 track days on the Z so far:

1st one, boiled the brake fluid (then installed brake ducting)
2nd one, warped the rotors

So i go to price out new rotors and find they're between 200-225 for OEM / Stoptech replacements. Not exactly what i felt like paying for OEM, especially if they turn into "pringles" after 2 days.

After checking my options... i find that there are a few 2-piece rotors out there with which to replace the orig ones.
- Z1
- Racing Brake
- DBA 5000 T3

I decided against Z1 as they have JUST come out and there are no reviews. Also, i'd rather buy braking components from a place that has Brake in their title.

Conclusion:
- At $535, DBA 5000 T3 2-piece rotors are really the best way to go. I figured it's $300 extra to get rotors that will last 5x as long. That's a good deal right?

Thoughts and comments welcome!

Did you find a place that does a package deal on all 4 with pads and fluid?

Rusty · 08-29-2013, 09:32 PM

I run the Racing Brake rotors front and rear. Z1 stainless lines, brake cooling ducts, Motul 600 brake fluid. For pads. I have EBC Yellowstuff. Not a bad pad for both DD and track. But I'm ready to go to Carbotechs. I've got 6 trackdays with no problems so far.

synolimit · 08-29-2013, 09:37 PM

I'd do Z1's since replacing the outer rotor should be cheaper than anything. I believe $200 something.

martin82 · 08-29-2013, 10:55 PM

The replacement rotor on the dba5000 outer ring is about 400$

synolimit · 08-29-2013, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by martin82

The replacement rotor on the dba5000 outer ring is about 400$

Screw that

DEpointfive0 · 08-30-2013, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by martin82

The replacement rotor on the dba5000 outer ring is about 400$

Joe said outer rings are about $200

osbornsm · 08-30-2013, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

Joe said outer rings are about $200

WHEW... had me worried for a min there. EEK.

Sh0velMan · 08-30-2013, 08:55 AM

I've seen the replacement rings for ~$350 a pair.

That's really not bad at all, IMO.

synolimit · 08-30-2013, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by osbornsm

Am I missing something? I popped this cover and the frame is there. How am I supposed to get the brake hose in there?

osbornsm · 08-30-2013, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by synolimit

Am I missing something? I popped this cover and the frame is there. How am I supposed to get the brake hose in there?

Left side and RIGHT side are routed differently. Had to cut the FRP plastic to make room for the hoze.

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Originally Posted by synolimit

PS, how the hell you going to replace them? Do you own that 3 star screw bit?

Nahh, the nuts / bolts need to be torqued very specifically and w/ high temp loctite. Not to mention the 3 start bit.
- I would ONLY trust a shop to re-install new rotors, not me.

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Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 34,902 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684436	I run the Racing Brake rotors front and rear. Z1 stainless lines, brake cooling ducts, Motul 600 brake fluid. For pads. I have EBC Yellowstuff. Not a bad pad for both DD and track. But I'm ready to go to Carbotechs. I've got 6 trackdays with no problems so far. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

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synolimit A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2013 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 5,051 Drives: 2013 Silver 370z Rep Power: 3389	I'd do Z1's since replacing the outer rotor should be cheaper than anything. I believe $200 something. __________________ 13 370z-

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Sh0velMan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Dallas/Ft.Worth Posts: 3,349 Drives: Noisily. Rep Power: 20	I've seen the replacement rings for ~$350 a pair. That's really not bad at all, IMO. osbornsm likes this. __________________ Buy My Car! \| Build Thread

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