Wheels or brakes first?

molamann · 03-27-2009, 10:12 AM

So I'm itching to get new wheels(Axis Angles

) but it's just that the stock brakes look so... cheap so I'll probably replace em with something else eventually.

So should I go ahead and replace the brakes first? How much is an average brembo(or similar) brake kit? Not the super duper quadruple drilled racing kits that is.

M.Bonanni · 03-27-2009, 11:29 AM

You should do wheels first. I assume you don't have the sport package, and if you do a BBK first, your stock wheels may not fit over them.

If you want pricing on brakes and/or Axis wheels, shoot me a PM.

SoCal 370Z · 03-27-2009, 11:31 AM

I would wait a bit until the aftermarket levels on what they will be offering for the 370Z.

nogoodname · 03-27-2009, 11:34 AM

i was gonna say....going with brakes 1st means new rims anyways

dad · 03-27-2009, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by SoCal 370Z

I would wait a bit until the aftermarket levels on what they will be offering for the 370Z.

I agree! Also ask yourself(op) this question,"Which one do I absolutely need"?

M.Bonanni · 03-27-2009, 11:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SoCal 370Z

I would wait a bit until the aftermarket levels on what they will be offering for the 370Z.

As far as wheels and brakes go, the wait is pretty much over.

There are already a number of top name manufacturers who make stuff for the 370Z. They got a little head start on the G37.

chubbs · 03-27-2009, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by molamann

the stock brakes look so... cheap

What makes you say that?

molamann · 03-27-2009, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chubbs

What makes you say that?

Well it's somewhat small and dull.... imo.

iceman21_23 · 03-27-2009, 05:37 PM

chubbs i believe he is talking about the non-sports package breaks, which are small and dull lol

alan93rsa · 03-28-2009, 12:38 PM

I went with wheels first that I knew would clear a larger brake.

Josh@STILLEN · 03-28-2009, 02:43 PM

You can always source the brake kit you're looking for, and get a brake fitment profile from the manufacturer, so you can confirm the brake kit will clear the wheels you're looking at, so you can purchase with the confidence that you won't have to replace the wheels later when you're ready to bolt-on the brake kit.

molamann · 03-28-2009, 07:49 PM

Does the non-sport and sport package share the same rotors?

M.Bonanni · 03-30-2009, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by molamann

Does the non-sport and sport package share the same rotors?

Not even close.

molamann · 03-30-2009, 10:28 AM

I've checked out some "brake kits" online and some of them were going for up to $10k+

Now I'm guessing this includes all kinds of other components but can I just replace the rotors and calipers without replacing anything else?

M.Bonanni · 03-30-2009, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by molamann

I've checked out some "brake kits" online and some of them were going for up to $10k+

Now I'm guessing this includes all kinds of other components but can I just replace the rotors and calipers without replacing anything else?

Most kits will come with calipers, rotors, pads, and steel braided brake lines. I would recommend replacing all of those things. There are brake kits in all different price ranges.

03-27-2009, 10:12 AM	#1 (permalink)
molamann A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,666 Drives: 370Z with NAVVVVV Rep Power: 284	Wheels or brakes first? So I'm itching to get new wheels(Axis Angles ) but it's just that the stock brakes look so... cheap so I'll probably replace em with something else eventually. So should I go ahead and replace the brakes first? How much is an average brembo(or similar) brake kit? Not the super duper quadruple drilled racing kits that is.

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Josh@STILLEN The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Costa Mesa, CA Posts: 1,197 Drives: 2004 G35 Coupe 6MT Rep Power: 533	You can always source the brake kit you're looking for, and get a brake fitment profile from the manufacturer, so you can confirm the brake kit will clear the wheels you're looking at, so you can purchase with the confidence that you won't have to replace the wheels later when you're ready to bolt-on the brake kit.

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03-30-2009, 10:28 AM	#14 (permalink)
molamann A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,666 Drives: 370Z with NAVVVVV Rep Power: 284	I've checked out some "brake kits" online and some of them were going for up to $10k+ Now I'm guessing this includes all kinds of other components but can I just replace the rotors and calipers without replacing anything else?