Just got a 370z I have a sport brake ????

azn370z · 12-30-2009, 11:38 PM

Just got the car tonight with 12 miles on it. I noticed the sport brakes were not as good as my base 350z brakes. When I barely apply brake pressure in my 350z the car stops. I felt the 370z required more pressure to stop the car. I don't remember if my 350z brakes were weak when the car was brand new.

I know brakes need to be broken in but are my brakes going to improve after it has been broken in?

Thanks

frost · 12-30-2009, 11:39 PM

My 350 doesn't brake nearly as well as my 370 fwiw.

nogoodname · 12-30-2009, 11:42 PM

350z base brakes are 2 Piston and the 370z sport has a 4P/2P setup.... something is off, probably the break in...

RCZ · 12-31-2009, 12:24 AM

something is definitely off. Did you have pads on the 350z?

AK370Z · 12-31-2009, 01:04 AM

Big congrats AZN. I know you have been waiting for a long time.

The brakes are phenomenon compare to 350Z brakes. I came from 03 Z. I def think that it'll get better over time. Your car is too new. Put few thousand miles on it and then report back. Two days ago, I did a quick brake check 80-0 MPH. Lets just say I was VERY impressed

azn370z · 12-31-2009, 01:23 AM

Yep yep took a year to save up. Got penfed financing thanks to you. I don't think anyone is as obsessed with the z as I am. Ironically today was the first time I ever drove a 370z. I almost chuckled when I saw how big the side view mirrors look from the inside.

semtex · 12-31-2009, 07:33 AM

Sounds to me like you need to bed the pads in.

HKYStormFront · 12-31-2009, 07:39 AM

^^ that's what i was thinking

elmz · 12-31-2009, 09:51 AM

I know exactly what you mean, I noticed this too coming from an 05 Base 350Z. The 370z brakes are not modulated the same way, they require more pressure to apply. Even when I drive my brothers IS250, his feels so much better, because they bite down without very much pressure. But trust me, 370Z brakes are WAY better, try doing some hard braking and you'll see. More pistons and a larger surface area means better stopping power.

vipor · 12-31-2009, 09:56 AM

my GFs G35 brakes seem very harsh and abrupt when braking, while my Z has a little play so you're not jerking forward every time you try to slow down a little. In a hard stop the Z is definitely better by far, and less touchy for every day braking.

azn370z · 01-01-2010, 01:23 PM

An update after about 50 miles, the brakes work better now. The car doesn't keep rolling when I apply the brakes. The brakes feel as touchy as my 350z. I really like this car a lot.

vipor · 01-01-2010, 01:24 PM

what's "k23" mean? never seen it before...

color code?

azn370z · 01-01-2010, 01:26 PM

Yep color code, my 370z is the same color as my 350z, really like light color silver.

vipor · 01-01-2010, 01:27 PM

Brilliant Silver!

i'll give it 2nd place behind Pearl White. lol

Nikon FM · 01-01-2010, 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by azn370z

An update after about 50 miles, the brakes work better now. The car doesn't keep rolling when I apply the brakes. The brakes feel as touchy as my 350z. I really like this car a lot.

Hard to resist driving the car even in the rain.

12-30-2009, 11:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
azn370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,722 Drives: z34 - R1 Rep Power: 489	Just got a 370z I have a sport brake ???? Just got the car tonight with 12 miles on it. I noticed the sport brakes were not as good as my base 350z brakes. When I barely apply brake pressure in my 350z the car stops. I felt the 370z required more pressure to stop the car. I don't remember if my 350z brakes were weak when the car was brand new. I know brakes need to be broken in but are my brakes going to improve after it has been broken in? Thanks __________________ 2010 k23 H&R sport springs / Spc rear camber arms / SSR SP1 / Berk cbe / Varis cf lip / Nismo S-Tune side skirts

12-31-2009, 01:04 AM	#5 (permalink)
AK370Z Administrator Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 9,930 Drives: 09 370Z MB Sports M6 Rep Power: 10	Big congrats AZN. I know you have been waiting for a long time. The brakes are phenomenon compare to 350Z brakes. I came from 03 Z. I def think that it'll get better over time. Your car is too new. Put few thousand miles on it and then report back. Two days ago, I did a quick brake check 80-0 MPH. Lets just say I was VERY impressed __________________ The370Z Signature Pictures ll Want to rock our forum decals on your car? Then click here! ll How to Embed YouTube Videos In a Post STOP! (Hammertime) ll Become a Premium Member Click HERE ll F.A.Q. Are You a Nissan Dealer? Click Here to Become A "Supporting Dealer" and Start Listing Your 370Zs In Our Inventory Section My Monterey Blue Z ll My Exhaust --> My Intake --> G3 Nissan's Official Response Regarding Oil Temp Issue: CLICK HERE Need a Set of Cheap Winter wheels /Tires? Then Visit The Banner Link Below and Place Your Order. You'll Help Keep The370Z Alive.

12-31-2009, 01:23 AM	#6 (permalink)
azn370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,722 Drives: z34 - R1 Rep Power: 489	Yep yep took a year to save up. Got penfed financing thanks to you. I don't think anyone is as obsessed with the z as I am. Ironically today was the first time I ever drove a 370z. I almost chuckled when I saw how big the side view mirrors look from the inside. __________________ 2010 k23 H&R sport springs / Spc rear camber arms / SSR SP1 / Berk cbe / Varis cf lip / Nismo S-Tune side skirts

12-31-2009, 07:33 AM	#7 (permalink)
semtex A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Behind enemy lines Age: 53 Posts: 5,995 Drives: People to drink Rep Power: 32	Sounds to me like you need to bed the pads in. __________________ "There are no small accidents on this circuit." -- Ayrton Senna 316.8whp & 248 ft/lbs (Dyno Dynamics) \| 319whp & 256 ft/lbs (DynoJet) (04/23/10) Stillen G3 CAI, CBE, Pulley / F.I. LTH / GTSpec Ladder Brace / Setrab Oil Cooler / UpRev-tuned by Forged Perf.

12-31-2009, 07:39 AM	#8 (permalink)
HKYStormFront A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Greer, SC Posts: 14,954 Drives: 06 Frontier SE 6spd Rep Power: 52	^^ that's what i was thinking __________________ Patrick // 06 Frontier 6spd Nismosis // Mods: Uprev Tuned @ Z1 Motorsports: 257whp & 292 ft lbs 09 Pontiac G8 GXP // M6 // Sunroof // Tint... For now

12-30-2009, 11:39 PM	#2 (permalink)
frost Retired admin Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Winterfell Posts: 106,613 Drives: Your Wife Crazy Rep Power: 0	My 350 doesn't brake nearly as well as my 370 fwiw.

12-30-2009, 11:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1764	350z base brakes are 2 Piston and the 370z sport has a 4P/2P setup.... something is off, probably the break in...

12-31-2009, 12:24 AM	#4 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1118	something is definitely off. Did you have pads on the 350z?

12-31-2009, 09:51 AM	#9 (permalink)
elmz Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 674 Drives: 2014 Porsche Boxster Rep Power: 17	I know exactly what you mean, I noticed this too coming from an 05 Base 350Z. The 370z brakes are not modulated the same way, they require more pressure to apply. Even when I drive my brothers IS250, his feels so much better, because they bite down without very much pressure. But trust me, 370Z brakes are WAY better, try doing some hard braking and you'll see. More pistons and a larger surface area means better stopping power. Last edited by elmz; 12-31-2009 at 09:55 AM.

12-31-2009, 09:56 AM	#10 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 41 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 48	my GFs G35 brakes seem very harsh and abrupt when braking, while my Z has a little play so you're not jerking forward every time you try to slow down a little. In a hard stop the Z is definitely better by far, and less touchy for every day braking. __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

01-01-2010, 01:23 PM	#11 (permalink)
azn370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,722 Drives: z34 - R1 Rep Power: 489	An update after about 50 miles, the brakes work better now. The car doesn't keep rolling when I apply the brakes. The brakes feel as touchy as my 350z. I really like this car a lot. __________________ 2010 k23 H&R sport springs / Spc rear camber arms / SSR SP1 / Berk cbe / Varis cf lip / Nismo S-Tune side skirts

01-01-2010, 01:24 PM	#12 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 41 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 48	what's "k23" mean? never seen it before... color code? __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

01-01-2010, 01:26 PM	#13 (permalink)
azn370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,722 Drives: z34 - R1 Rep Power: 489	Yep color code, my 370z is the same color as my 350z, really like light color silver. __________________ 2010 k23 H&R sport springs / Spc rear camber arms / SSR SP1 / Berk cbe / Varis cf lip / Nismo S-Tune side skirts

01-01-2010, 01:27 PM	#14 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 41 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 48	Brilliant Silver! i'll give it 2nd place behind Pearl White. lol __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

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