Investment in the Z's Future

osbornsm · 08-27-2013, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by V8Killer

EBC Akebono Sport Brake Upgrade Package Lines, Pads, Rotors +

Umm, why would i buy less effective rotors than OEM???
- I.E. how does this kit solve my issues?

Mt Tam I am · 08-27-2013, 03:01 PM

I may follow in the OP's direction. I've been to 12 track events where the brakes get used hard and I warped them every time I went to Laguna Seca or six warped rotor days. I resurface then replace with OEM next time. I'm charged $200 or less with installation. I am using Carbotech pads.

It is just part of the cost of having fun.

TreeSemdyZee · 08-29-2013, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by osbornsm

Umm, why would i buy less effective rotors than OEM???
- I.E. how does this kit solve my issues?

Why do you say these are less effective than OEM?
I bought these and they are a crap load better than OEM..

osbornsm · 08-29-2013, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by TreeSemdyZee

Why do you say these are less effective than OEM?
I bought these and they are a crap load better than OEM..

1. They are 1-piece rotors. Automatically 10 lbs heavier
2. The rotors are drilled. For track days, they will just disintegrate.
3. DBA > EBC

That's about all i've got

TreeSemdyZee · 08-29-2013, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by osbornsm

1. They are 1-piece rotors. Automatically 10 lbs heavier
2. The rotors are drilled. For track days, they will just disintegrate.
3. DBA > EBC

That's about all i've got

2. Not drilled. They're slotted. Big difference.

osbornsm · 08-29-2013, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by TreeSemdyZee

2. Not drilled. They're slotted. Big difference.

OOPS... yah, that's a fair point.

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