New Akebono BBK on the cheap!
11-25-2015, 04:17 PM
#61
I saw BrakePerformance discussed here. This kit Premium Dimpled & Slotted Brake Kit can be had for $406 or $433 with the Ceramic Premium Pads. So are their pads good or would I be better off going for the cheaper $406 and getting pads elsewhere?
I had the Stoptech Street pads (still have them in back) and they've been a nice upgrade over OEM for sure, but dust quite a bit.
You can get the Premium Drilled Slotted (in black zinc) for $340 and then get pads of your choice, that's what I'd recommend if you want a drilled/slotted set.
Last edited by blnewt; 11-25-2015 at 04:23 PM.
11-25-2015, 05:03 PM
#62
I still have their rotors in back and they've been fine, I think I'd go w/ a name brand pad though. The Hawk 5.0 pads would be something to consider, are getting great reviews from all I've read.
I had the Stoptech Street pads (still have them in back) and they've been a nice upgrade over OEM for sure, but dust quite a bit.
You can get the Premium Drilled Slotted (in black zinc) for $340 and then get pads of your choice, that's what I'd recommend if you want a drilled/slotted set.
I had the Stoptech Street pads (still have them in back) and they've been a nice upgrade over OEM for sure, but dust quite a bit.
You can get the Premium Drilled Slotted (in black zinc) for $340 and then get pads of your choice, that's what I'd recommend if you want a drilled/slotted set.
11-25-2015, 05:14 PM
#63
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HS125 (02-01-2016)
02-03-2016, 10:22 PM
#68
I think you will need the shorter banjos since your lines are for the floating calipers but not 100% sure.
Yep, the Akenonos bolt right up to the OEM mounts, the dust shields are the only other modification you need to deal with and it's shown here~
http://www.370zcoupe.com/install-ake...z-or-350z.html
http://www.370zcoupe.com/install-ake...z-or-350z.html
02-07-2016, 10:58 AM
#69
Just got my upgrade put in last night. Loving the new brakes. The old non sport brakes felt mushy, plus the pads were gonna go soon so I was happy to get rid of the creaking and squealing. Brakes now feel much more responsive and with more bite. I no longer have to clench my cheeks whenever a NYC cab cuts me off in rush hour traffic. Calipers look great and was surprised at how big they were after I put my wheels back on.
Going to keep it as is for 6 months or so before I switch to slotted and drilled rotors in the summer and Project Mu pads. Might even do a powder coat on them in baby blue. Out of all the other wheel/engine/exhaust mods I've done so far, this is actually my favorite one at the moment.
Total for parts was 1,200 and change with shipping included. Install cost me 300 for brakes + oil change and some underbody work to solve my scrape issues lately.
Going to keep it as is for 6 months or so before I switch to slotted and drilled rotors in the summer and Project Mu pads. Might even do a powder coat on them in baby blue. Out of all the other wheel/engine/exhaust mods I've done so far, this is actually my favorite one at the moment.
Total for parts was 1,200 and change with shipping included. Install cost me 300 for brakes + oil change and some underbody work to solve my scrape issues lately.
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Snappingturtle (03-03-2016)
02-07-2016, 12:26 PM
#70
Just got my upgrade put in last night. Loving the new brakes. The old non sport brakes felt mushy, plus the pads were gonna go soon so I was happy to get rid of the creaking and squealing. Brakes now feel much more responsive and with more bite. I no longer have to clench my cheeks whenever a NYC cab cuts me off in rush hour traffic. Calipers look great and was surprised at how big they were after I put my wheels back on.
Going to keep it as is for 6 months or so before I switch to slotted and drilled rotors in the summer and Project Mu pads. Might even do a powder coat on them in baby blue. Out of all the other wheel/engine/exhaust mods I've done so far, this is actually my favorite one at the moment.
Total for parts was 1,200 and change with shipping included. Install cost me 300 for brakes + oil change and some underbody work to solve my scrape issues lately.
Going to keep it as is for 6 months or so before I switch to slotted and drilled rotors in the summer and Project Mu pads. Might even do a powder coat on them in baby blue. Out of all the other wheel/engine/exhaust mods I've done so far, this is actually my favorite one at the moment.
Total for parts was 1,200 and change with shipping included. Install cost me 300 for brakes + oil change and some underbody work to solve my scrape issues lately.
Did the pads come w/ the complete hardware kit? If so I need to update the first post in the thread.
02-17-2016, 10:44 AM
#71
So I ordered Hawk HPS pads and they come with shims already on the pads, so that's good. I got shorted banjo bolts, ordered hardware kits which comes with pins and clips. However, the kit didn't come with caliper pin boots. I'm assuming the BBK calipers come with boots. I checked RockAuto and couldn't find them, only for the base model brakes. If someone could point me to where I find those that would be great.
02-17-2016, 03:42 PM
#72
So I ordered Hawk HPS pads and they come with shims already on the pads, so that's good. I got shorted banjo bolts, ordered hardware kits which comes with pins and clips. However, the kit didn't come with caliper pin boots. I'm assuming the BBK calipers come with boots. I checked RockAuto and couldn't find them, only for the base model brakes. If someone could point me to where I find those that would be great.
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Upscale Speed (02-17-2016)
02-19-2016, 04:19 PM
#74
I'm like 80% sure the pads came with hardware, but I bought the hardware separately just in case. I'll check the next time I go to my storage locker to see if there's an extra set in the boxes with the old brakes
