Z1 Akebono Sport Brake Upgrade Package (Front & Rear)

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Old Apr 10, 2015 | 12:50 PM
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Z1 Akebono Sport Brake Upgrade Package (Front & Rear)

I'm really close to pulling the trigger on these anyone do them from Z1 yet.




Z1 Akebono Sport Brake Upgrade Package (Front & Rear)
- Rotor Type Drilled & Slotted
- Pad Type Centric Posi Quiet (Ceramic)
- Include Z1 SS Brake Lines
- Caliper Type Silver Infiniti
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Old Apr 11, 2015 | 12:52 AM
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I've had that page saved in my bookmarks for about a year now. I actually need new brakes right now, so I have been looking at it again. Keep us posted if you go ahead with it.
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Old Apr 11, 2015 | 07:26 AM
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I saved that page as well even before I purchased my car. I'm expecting to upgrade mine towards the end of this year. Definitely, like to hear how things go.

Also, are you planning to go with the 2 piece? I had 2 piece on my last car and was very happy with them. When it came time to replace the rotors, it was cheaper so I'm leaning that direction again. The weight savings is a nice benefit as well.

I'll be getting the Hawk HPS pads as those served me very well on the last setup I had. I only needed to change those pads once in 8+ years.
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Old Apr 11, 2015 | 03:30 PM
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Buy them!!! Buy them!!!! I kinda wish I went BBK they are so nice looking, but then I would;'t be able to use my stock 17's in the winter so I just upgraded the rotors, pads, lines and fluid. You have 18's for the winter right and those will fit.
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Old Apr 13, 2015 | 09:46 AM
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Funny is I have had it saved in my cart for 8 months. LOL Trying to decided to get them. I think my rotors are warp. :/. Shaking on the HYW and wheels are good. .. I have to talk them today about my plenum and going to see if I can get a sale price . Haggle LOL .
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Old Apr 13, 2015 | 02:39 PM
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Pulling the trigger on these now.
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Old Apr 13, 2015 | 11:31 PM
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Haha. Awesome!! Congrats.
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Old Apr 14, 2015 | 08:27 AM
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Thanx man, Kit will be at the shop tomorrow. So either tomorrow or Thursday I have install pics. cant wait!
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Old Apr 14, 2015 | 11:35 AM
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I'm jealous. That's awesome for you. Can't wait to hear the results and see photos. I'm hoping for the end of the year to get mine.
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Old Apr 15, 2015 | 12:28 AM
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Did this exact upgrade on my G35S, except slotted only. Extremely pleased with the stopping power now.

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Old Apr 15, 2015 | 12:41 PM
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Everything was delivered today and not a day to soon, My rear caliper froze last night on the way home from work, I hope the can squeeze me in today !
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Old Apr 15, 2015 | 07:18 PM
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Good luck! Looking forward to updates.
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Old Apr 15, 2015 | 07:27 PM
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Originally Posted by ANMVQ
Everything was delivered today and not a day to soon, My rear caliper froze last night on the way home from work, I hope the can squeeze me in today !
Wow, that was quick & timely, I'd take that as a sign. Look forward to install pics!
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Old Apr 15, 2015 | 10:38 PM
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Io did take it as a sign, they started it late today and will be done tomorrow can't wait !
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Old Apr 16, 2015 | 05:52 AM
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That was excellent timing for sure. Glad to hear that they are getting the new ones installed and you'll be safe again.
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