New Akebono BBK on the cheap!
#1
New Akebono BBK on the cheap!
Deleted info about new factory calipers, scroll to Update below for that info.
Once you locate the calipers you can get the rotors & lines at rockauto.com
Rear rotors Centric C-tek CENTRIC Part # 12142101 ($31 each)
Front rotors CENTRIC Part # 12142100 ($44 each)
PosiQuiet Ceramic Front CENTRIC Part # 10513460 ($38 set)
PosiQuiet Ceramic Rear CENTRIC Part # 10513470 ($30 set)
As far as lines, that will depend on Sedan or Coupe so you'd have to look those up on your own, but should be about $70 for the F&R sets and about twice that for Stainless lines.
So your grand total would be
$850 or less for calipers
$150 rotors
$70 pads
$70 lines
So about $1200 for a paint ready BBK, everything included.
Obviously pad & rotor upgrades will add to the bottom line but still a good deal!
***UPDATE***
Used rebuilt calipers have become extremely scarce but getting brand new calipers directly from Infiniti parts still keeps the costs low and the calipers will be fully painted and ready to install.
Here's the part #s and the place is www.discountinfinitiparts.com (you must state that your vehicle is equipped w/ sport brakes such as a G37 S coupe, if you list your VIN# you may be sent the calipers that came on your vehicle, and you don't want them, lol).
41001JL02A Front right caliper
41011JL02A Front left
44001JL02A Rear Right
44011JL02A Rear Left
Also the brake hardware kits can be ordered from www.rockauto.com (these are just over $6 a kit, about $80 less than Infiniti prices) *****YOU ONLY NEED ONE HARDWARE KIT FOR THE FRONT AND ONE FOR THE REAR***** ALSO SOME PADS INCLUDE THE HARDWARE KIT SO VERIFY WHEN YOU ORDER (IF POSSIBLE)
Front kit Centric # 11742053
Rear kit Centric # 11742054
And you don't NEED new brake lines, just shorter banjo bolts, here's the size you need~ 17mm m10 1.0 banjo bolt and these are tough to find, here's the one source that I know carries them
https://conceptzperformance.com/Cart...n.php?II=13378
If you want SS lines rockauto has the best deal on those too, and these DO have the banjo bolts that will work, if you go w/ another brand of SS line I'm not sure on the banjos.
Stoptech SS lines
Front Centric # 95042012
Rear Centric # 95042503
So going w/ brand new calipers but not needing new lines should keep the total to less than $1100.
And once you get it all together and ready, here's a great DIY link to get them installed
http://www.370zcoupe.com/install-ake...z-or-350z.html
The only error in this link is the bleeding sequence is wrong, it should be~passenger rear, driver front, driver rear then lastly passenger front.
If you have aftermarket wheels and aren't sure if they will clear the new Big calipers, here's a link to templates you can use on your current wheels to see if they'll work, or maybe just need a small spacer~
https://www.myg37.com/forums/brakes-...templates.html
Once you locate the calipers you can get the rotors & lines at rockauto.com
Rear rotors Centric C-tek CENTRIC Part # 12142101 ($31 each)
Front rotors CENTRIC Part # 12142100 ($44 each)
PosiQuiet Ceramic Front CENTRIC Part # 10513460 ($38 set)
PosiQuiet Ceramic Rear CENTRIC Part # 10513470 ($30 set)
As far as lines, that will depend on Sedan or Coupe so you'd have to look those up on your own, but should be about $70 for the F&R sets and about twice that for Stainless lines.
So your grand total would be
$850 or less for calipers
$150 rotors
$70 pads
$70 lines
So about $1200 for a paint ready BBK, everything included.
Obviously pad & rotor upgrades will add to the bottom line but still a good deal!
***UPDATE***
Used rebuilt calipers have become extremely scarce but getting brand new calipers directly from Infiniti parts still keeps the costs low and the calipers will be fully painted and ready to install.
Here's the part #s and the place is www.discountinfinitiparts.com (you must state that your vehicle is equipped w/ sport brakes such as a G37 S coupe, if you list your VIN# you may be sent the calipers that came on your vehicle, and you don't want them, lol).
41001JL02A Front right caliper
41011JL02A Front left
44001JL02A Rear Right
44011JL02A Rear Left
Also the brake hardware kits can be ordered from www.rockauto.com (these are just over $6 a kit, about $80 less than Infiniti prices) *****YOU ONLY NEED ONE HARDWARE KIT FOR THE FRONT AND ONE FOR THE REAR***** ALSO SOME PADS INCLUDE THE HARDWARE KIT SO VERIFY WHEN YOU ORDER (IF POSSIBLE)
Front kit Centric # 11742053
Rear kit Centric # 11742054
And you don't NEED new brake lines, just shorter banjo bolts, here's the size you need~ 17mm m10 1.0 banjo bolt and these are tough to find, here's the one source that I know carries them
https://conceptzperformance.com/Cart...n.php?II=13378
If you want SS lines rockauto has the best deal on those too, and these DO have the banjo bolts that will work, if you go w/ another brand of SS line I'm not sure on the banjos.
Stoptech SS lines
Front Centric # 95042012
Rear Centric # 95042503
So going w/ brand new calipers but not needing new lines should keep the total to less than $1100.
And once you get it all together and ready, here's a great DIY link to get them installed
http://www.370zcoupe.com/install-ake...z-or-350z.html
The only error in this link is the bleeding sequence is wrong, it should be~passenger rear, driver front, driver rear then lastly passenger front.
If you have aftermarket wheels and aren't sure if they will clear the new Big calipers, here's a link to templates you can use on your current wheels to see if they'll work, or maybe just need a small spacer~
https://www.myg37.com/forums/brakes-...templates.html
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Very cool find! This seems budget oriented so I will add that you can re-use your factory lines as long as you buy the correct banjo bolts.
You need 4 of these to re-use the factory lines:
Technafit Banjo Bolt w/ Washers for Akebono / Brembo Caliper - Nissan performance parts
You need 4 of these to re-use the factory lines:
Technafit Banjo Bolt w/ Washers for Akebono / Brembo Caliper - Nissan performance parts
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Very cool find! This seems budget oriented so I will add that you can re-use your factory lines as long as you buy the correct banjo bolts.
You need 4 of these to re-use the factory lines:
Technafit Banjo Bolt w/ Washers for Akebono / Brembo Caliper - Nissan performance parts
You need 4 of these to re-use the factory lines:
Technafit Banjo Bolt w/ Washers for Akebono / Brembo Caliper - Nissan performance parts
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Dang dude, this is a solid find. I chipped a caliper when I painted them myself (my own fault for not being careful enough with them) and I always wondered if there was a way to get a cheap replacement. So these don't even have a base primer coat I assume correct?
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I'm also in the same boat and will probably go this route as well, thanks blnewt for sharing this option. When my oem pads are close to needing replaced, I'd rather pony up and get these reman Akebono's.
Would there be any issue with doing the fronts first and then doing the backs at a later time?
I'd assume not, because I see plenty of people do a aftermarket BBK and leave stock rears due to a bbk kit not being available for the rears yet or they just don't have the cash to do the whole lot all at once.
Thanks!
Would there be any issue with doing the fronts first and then doing the backs at a later time?
I'd assume not, because I see plenty of people do a aftermarket BBK and leave stock rears due to a bbk kit not being available for the rears yet or they just don't have the cash to do the whole lot all at once.
Thanks!
#11
Are there no proportioning valve or master cylinder differences between the sport brakes and the non-sport? Or am I dating myself by referencing things that don't exist on modern vehicles...
Will duckfeet wheels clear these? I'm sure this is covered in another thread but...
Will duckfeet wheels clear these? I'm sure this is covered in another thread but...
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Are there no proportioning valve or master cylinder differences between the sport brakes and the non-sport? Or am I dating myself by referencing things that don't exist on modern vehicles...
Will duckfeet wheels clear these? I'm sure this is covered in another thread but...
Will duckfeet wheels clear these? I'm sure this is covered in another thread but...
From my understanding, no master cylinder difference.. and yes the duck feet wheels fit over akebono.
#14
Doing just the fronts is fine, just keep in mind you'll have huge 355mm rotors in front and dinky 307mm rotors in back (if you have a sedan) so it may look a bit off, but as far as it braking, you'll have the same bias as you would previously, just the front brakes won't get nearly as hot or fade like the rears would under heavy track type duty. As far as which application, those part #s I provided are for all Akebono equipped Infinitis & Nissans, so applications will be the Nissan Z sport, Nismo, Anniversary and the Infiniti M56, G37, and possiblky an FX model w/ the big brakes. The big Akebonos are the SAME for all those vehicles, just different colors & stickers applied for various applications.
Just be sure to order a left & right of each caliper (each side has a different part #) as they are directional (the bleeders go to the top).
Just be sure to order a left & right of each caliper (each side has a different part #) as they are directional (the bleeders go to the top).
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