I am in the process of upgrading my Akebono setup with ss brake lines, Motul 600 and Ferodo 2500 brake pads. I cooked the stock pads durng a moderate track day last month.

I did the slotted rotor upgrade, didn't improve braking performance at all. They are essentially identical to OEM except you get the benefit of the slotting sweeping your pads clean so you don't get the grooving on the rotors.

If you are looking for a braking performance upgrade for the track and don't mind swapping out pads (pretty easy on the sport brakes) go with the Carbotech XP8's all around or even the XP10's up front if you have a heavy braking track. I wouldn't recommend them for the street because they aren't good in the cold and dusty and noisy.

2pc Rotor Sneak Peak:

I just got these in Friday, they look beautiful. These are DBA 5000 Series Discs, and our own CZP 6061-T6 Aluminum Hat. These hats are based off the same tolerances and specifications that DBA uses for all their 5000 Series 2pc Rotors. We are going to test these for 30 days, and then put them into production with a release date to follow.

With our past experience, we tried to cut down the weight as much as possible, but we kept having cracking and warping issues. So we decided to go with more durable disc, and a thicker hat. The DBA Kangaroo Paw Design provides this stronger disc, but with more material, there is more weight. The combination of the Thicker Hat and DBA Kangroo Paw Design, each front rotor will weigh 22lbs, which is still 8lbs lighter then stock. We were thinking of going with a thinner 7075-T6 Aluminum, but then the price would almost double. But we are very happy with this setup now, mainly because of the durability and quality.

Hats are bare aluminum right now, but they will be anodized black or maybe a signature color if we get enough requests. There are no plans for rear 2pc rotors at the moment. Pricing looks around $650-700 per set, or $550-600 when sold w/ a Akebono Kit. More News to come :)

http://www.conceptzperformance.com/i.../2pcrotor1.jpg

http://www.conceptzperformance.com/i...rotorrear1.jpg

http://www.conceptzperformance.com/i...torcorner1.jpg

http://www.conceptzperformance.com/i...crotortop1.jpg

I love DBA rotors, this looks like a worthy upgrade for those with stock sport brakes.

Yet Another Sneak Peak, don't worry, we will have "Akebono" logo's also, these are just for my 350Z that we are putting on w/ the 2pc Rotors :) Enjoy :)

http://www.conceptzperformance.com/i...dercoating.jpg

Do you sell just the rear SS brake lines?

Yes, Stoptech sells them separately, $70.

http://www.conceptzperformance.com/C...on.php?II=3956

Coz

Update, 2pc Rotors arriving end of this month, more info and pricing soon.

So these are the exact same calipers that come on the Sport model?

Is it possible to purchase the calipers by themselves through you, if I wish to procure my own pads and rotors?

If so what would pricing be for that?

very interested.

Yes, here you go:

Nissan OEM Caliper Assy - Front RH Akebono 370Z Sport - performance parts

Nissan OEM Caliper Assy - Front LH Akebono 370Z Sport - performance parts

Nissan OEM Caliper Assy - Rear RH Akebono 370Z Sport - performance parts

Nissan OEM Caliper Assy - Rear LH Akebono 370Z Sport - performance parts

Coz

Parts Needed (Upgrading from base Brakes to Sports?)

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What Parts are needed when Upgrading anybody??

I Bought
1. Rotors
2. Brake Calipers
3. Brake Pads

anything missing for my tech??

I had base Brakes and im upgrading to Sports package Brakes
370z ?????

You also need the brake lines for the sport calipers.

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