Stainless Steel Brake Lines + Akebonos
06-11-2014, 04:26 PM
#17
Would this info hold true for a coupe? I have the Akebono BBK and want to add SS brake lines to my S coupe. SOunds like the best option is the Goodridge, right?
Also, I have found great prices for most things on conceptzperformance.com, but haven't compared prices of the SS lines
Also, how are the technafit SS lines
Also, I have found great prices for most things on conceptzperformance.com, but haven't compared prices of the SS lines
Also, how are the technafit SS lines
06-11-2014, 04:26 PM
#18
I'm putting together a brake upgrade kit for my X sedan and want to add in a set of SS lines. It seems like I have a couple options: Goodridge, Z1, and Stoptech. From what I'm reading, it looks as if Goodridge is the most popular option.
My question is as follows:
Because I'm installing the Akebono calipers on my sedan, do I buy a SS line kit that is made for a coupe or for a sedan? I'm a little bit unclear on this aspect, and I want to ensure I order the right set of lines so I don't get stuck in the middle of an install.
Thanks for any help you guys can provide!
My question is as follows:
Because I'm installing the Akebono calipers on my sedan, do I buy a SS line kit that is made for a coupe or for a sedan? I'm a little bit unclear on this aspect, and I want to ensure I order the right set of lines so I don't get stuck in the middle of an install.
Thanks for any help you guys can provide!
I've got their 2-piece rotors and SS lines. So far they work great!
06-11-2014, 05:25 PM
#19
A quarter past stripped
I can vouch for ConceptZPerformance. The BBK I bought from them was top notch and you have a ton of options to chose from in regards to pads, rotors, brake lines.... The instal WAS NOT HARD at all! BUT, bleeding those suckers was a major PITA. I had a craftsman hand pump bleeder. It took an hour and a half to completely get all of the air out of the system. I was burnt and looking like a RED HOT candy when I finally finished around 3 in the afternoon. I started at roughly 730AM. I took my time to ensure it was done properly, but the effort was / is well worth it. I've had a bunch of compliments on the road and at my dealership. I'd say to all that want to make a go at the BBK that it is totally worth the money, The stopping power of these brakes over the stockies is night and day. Smooth and strong from any speed. I'm a happy camper.
06-11-2014, 11:22 PM
#20
Premier Member
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I went with OEM lines for my original BBK upgrade. Was going to switch out to SS lines but I'm going to wait until next year so I can see what Connor goes with and get some feedback. Hoping to swap out the rotors and calipers next weekend to finally complete this phase of the evolution.
06-12-2014, 01:38 AM
#21
By swapping the stock brake lines for stainless, I don't think there's an appreciable difference between the two. If you're expecting a huge difference with SS lines, you may be a little disappointed.
I would say the dramatic difference over the stock sport rotors came from going to 2 piece rotors and better pads.
The more mine heat up, the more aggressively they bite. There were times with my stock Akebono's where I'd be concerned coming to a stop and having to exert a fair amount of effort on the brake pedal. With the RacingBrake setup (and in the same situation mentioned with the stock rotors and pads), the stopping power is violent but without a hint of squeal from the Michelin Pilot A/S 3's.
I think the car brakes the way it should have come from the factory. Before the 2010 G Sedan, I had an '04 G35 coupe with 13" Brembo's and I was impressed with those brakes. They truly felt like a sport package.
So going into the 2010, I had high expectations for the brakes as the rotors were nearly an inch larger. I was markedly underwhelmed and felt the Akebono's were a step backwards. This was most likely due to the pad compound being different and being targeted toward a (typically) less pure sport conscious sedan owner. I only got 19k miles on my G35's front Brembo pads. I was at ≈ 52k miles on the original pads when I went to the RacingBrake setup and they're still performing very well.
I would say the dramatic difference over the stock sport rotors came from going to 2 piece rotors and better pads.
The more mine heat up, the more aggressively they bite. There were times with my stock Akebono's where I'd be concerned coming to a stop and having to exert a fair amount of effort on the brake pedal. With the RacingBrake setup (and in the same situation mentioned with the stock rotors and pads), the stopping power is violent but without a hint of squeal from the Michelin Pilot A/S 3's.
I think the car brakes the way it should have come from the factory. Before the 2010 G Sedan, I had an '04 G35 coupe with 13" Brembo's and I was impressed with those brakes. They truly felt like a sport package.
So going into the 2010, I had high expectations for the brakes as the rotors were nearly an inch larger. I was markedly underwhelmed and felt the Akebono's were a step backwards. This was most likely due to the pad compound being different and being targeted toward a (typically) less pure sport conscious sedan owner. I only got 19k miles on my G35's front Brembo pads. I was at ≈ 52k miles on the original pads when I went to the RacingBrake setup and they're still performing very well.
06-12-2014, 09:08 AM
#22
So I'm about to install my akebono set on my x sedan. I have calipers new pads and rotors and hardware and got 4 new banjo bolts that are shorter. Do I need anything else to make these work. Minus trimming the dust shield?
10-05-2014, 04:00 AM
#24
Has anyone done this upgrade recently on a 2013 model? It may seem like it's just me, but the way all the line connects seems to be different from all the pictures I have seen online. The Z1 kit looks exactly the same as the Goodridge Phantom series. Anyone have any trouble securing the line back onto the car? 
I'm currently installing this, and this is the only issue I'm having. This is taken on the front passenger side. I don't know how to secure the hose to the car which is circle in red. That bolt is not big enough for the retainer clip to lock it in place.
I'm currently installing this, and this is the only issue I'm having. This is taken on the front passenger side. I don't know how to secure the hose to the car which is circle in red. That bolt is not big enough for the retainer clip to lock it in place.
10-05-2014, 11:04 PM
#25
Everything should be the same for your 2013 model. Nothing significant was changed for the 2013 application in regards to the braking system.
To this date, I still haven't installed my Akebonos - my calipers are fully rebuilt, sitting in a box with rotors, and pads. I still need to get lines... Haven't made that decision as of yet
To this date, I still haven't installed my Akebonos - my calipers are fully rebuilt, sitting in a box with rotors, and pads. I still need to get lines... Haven't made that decision as of yet
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10-07-2014, 08:40 PM
#30
Registered Member
Connoisseurr,
I got around to upgrading my entire brake system. Went with essentially all Stoptech (slotted rotors, brakelines) and then Hawk HPS pads and Motul RBF fluid.
Feels good although kind of hard to tell the brakeline improvement in itself with all of this being changed at once but the pressure feels good and consistent. Would have to agree with twin snail's comment above regarding rotors and the heat up for better braking performance/bite.
I got around to upgrading my entire brake system. Went with essentially all Stoptech (slotted rotors, brakelines) and then Hawk HPS pads and Motul RBF fluid.
Feels good although kind of hard to tell the brakeline improvement in itself with all of this being changed at once but the pressure feels good and consistent. Would have to agree with twin snail's comment above regarding rotors and the heat up for better braking performance/bite.