Akenobo brakes

JTM88 · 12-26-2016, 03:39 PM

I just upgraded my base model brakes a couple of weeks ago. I bought calipers from a Q50 from LKQ off of eBay for $607 shipped. Mechanically they were perfect and cosmetically they only had a few small chips on them. I put PosiQuiet ceramic pads from Z1 in them and used rotors from Autozone. You'll also need to either get the shorter banjo bolts from Z1 or got to SS lines. I used the shorter banjo bolts just to save some money for now, $20 compared to $100.

When you put them on you'll need to either trim the dust shields or switch them for the proper shields. I trimmed them because the shields are a pain to get off.

I also spent some extra time before hand to paint the calipers.

znube · 12-26-2016, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by JTM88

I just upgraded my base model brakes a couple of weeks ago. I bought calipers from a Q50 from LKQ off of eBay for $607 shipped. Mechanically they were perfect and cosmetically they only had a few small chips on them. I put PosiQuiet ceramic pads from Z1 in them and used rotors from Autozone. You'll also need to either get the shorter banjo bolts from Z1 or got to SS lines. I used the shorter banjo bolts just to save some money for now, $20 compared to $100.

When you put them on you'll need to either trim the dust shields or switch them for the proper shields. I trimmed them because the shields are a pain to get off.

I also spent some extra time before hand to paint the calipers.

Thanks for the tips. I assume there're no concerning long-term effects of going with trimmed dust shields?

JTM88 · 12-26-2016, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by znube

Thanks for the tips. I assume there're no concerning long-term effects of going with trimmed dust shields?

The only thing I could think of is more dirt if you have pads that are dusty. I don't see any reason why it would cause an issue.

12-26-2016, 03:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
JTM88 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 276 Drives: 2012 370Z Rep Power: 14	I just upgraded my base model brakes a couple of weeks ago. I bought calipers from a Q50 from LKQ off of eBay for $607 shipped. Mechanically they were perfect and cosmetically they only had a few small chips on them. I put PosiQuiet ceramic pads from Z1 in them and used rotors from Autozone. You'll also need to either get the shorter banjo bolts from Z1 or got to SS lines. I used the shorter banjo bolts just to save some money for now, $20 compared to $100. When you put them on you'll need to either trim the dust shields or switch them for the proper shields. I trimmed them because the shields are a pain to get off. I also spent some extra time before hand to paint the calipers. znube likes this.

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