Are the Akebono brakes on the Coupe the same as the ones on the Sedan?

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Old Oct 22, 2008 | 12:39 PM
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Question Are the Akebono brakes on the Coupe the same as the ones on the Sedan?

I have the 2009 G37xS so I don't have the bigger brakes that are on the non-AWD sport model. I was looking at putting on the coupe's brake kit but I want to make sure that they will fit without me having to put on new wheels. My car has the new Sport 18" wheels that are also found on the non-AWD model with the bigger brakes. I've heard that the brakes are in fact different and may not fit under the wheel. I know the offsets are different between the Coupe's and the Sedan's wheels so there may be some truth to the matter.

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Old Oct 22, 2008 | 04:41 PM
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Yes, they are.
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Old Oct 22, 2008 | 05:23 PM
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Thanks. Just to be perfectly clear, I can order the G37 BBK you guys are selling and have it installed on my G37xS Sedan without any issues (i.e. keep the stock wheels, etc).
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Old Oct 22, 2008 | 06:22 PM
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Yes. That's what I did and many other members in G35Driver.com did.
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Old Oct 22, 2008 | 07:58 PM
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Originally Posted by B L U E S L A T E
Yes. That's what I did and many other members in G35Driver.com did.
Right, but from what I understand you needed to change the wheels on 2008 and earlier model to get the brakes to fit. I want to keep the stock wheels on my 2009.
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Old Oct 24, 2008 | 02:44 AM
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John, post a pic of your wheels so I can confirm fitment.

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Old Oct 24, 2008 | 03:48 AM
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check with me on the price you are getting b4 purchasing.
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Old Oct 24, 2008 | 10:41 AM
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This isn't my car (I'm at work and don't have a picture handy) but it's identical to mine (same wheels, options, etc)


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Old Oct 25, 2008 | 01:08 AM
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You'll be fine if you have those rims.
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Old Oct 25, 2008 | 01:56 AM
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Originally Posted by mike@riverside
You'll be fine if you have those rims.
Yes, I have those exact same rims. Thanks very much.
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Old Oct 25, 2008 | 08:48 PM
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hmm not to thread jack or anything, anyone know where i can buy the infiniti bbk and rotor
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Old Oct 25, 2008 | 10:04 PM
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actuallly its the same 4 fronts.... the RWD sport 18's like that are different than the G37x w/ sport pacakge.... sedans are actually staggered too
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Old Oct 25, 2008 | 10:42 PM
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Originally Posted by da mayor
actuallly its the same 4 fronts.... the RWD sport 18's like that are different than the G37x w/ sport pacakge.... sedans are actually staggered too
Yeah you're right. But since the front wheels have the bigger brakes I assume if it fits over the fronts it'll fit over the rears.
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