Subject	Favorite Brake upgrade using stock calipers?
Posted by	BlackholeZ on December 25, 2012 at 5:12 PM
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Message	I need to get new rotors and pads, and have space for larger rotors. I am not going to be doing much serious track days and don't need a serious BBK. I like the look of the stock calipers and would like to keep them. I've seen several options for larger diameter rotors using the stock calipers but have a hard time keeping everything straight. I've been looking through ConceptZ and Z1 as they seem to have the best selections. Are the Akebonos any good? I'd like aluminum hat 2 piece rotors if possible, but it's not necessary. I plan on cryo treating whatever I get. -Dan BlackholeZ VTC Solenoid Caps Installation Procedure "Capitalization is the difference between helping your Uncle Jack off a horse, and helping your uncle jack off a horse." "'she' also likes to swap since I think I am going to need to give her to woody again." - Dvlhntr "full alphabetic boost mode" - ChristopherTheOne "Two oil eating, angry, spinning triangles of death." - turtleboy on rotary engines "You're the Skrillex of Z32s." BradX (UF)
Follow Ups	Favorite Brake upgrade using stock calipers? - BlackholeZ 17:12:10 12/25/12 I'll be running 350z track rotors (Cryo treated) W stock - Jayru 17:46:21 12/25/12 Driven Authority WinFactory 12.2" BBK and - mobetta002 18:02:41 12/25/12 +1, huge bang for the buck. (n/m) - TriniTT 19:10:11 12/25/12 How much are you looking to spend? - Evan(CA) 20:27:03 12/25/12 Yup, sell stock calipers and get bbk. Get the Royalty - ForceFedTT (SoCal) 20:55:27 12/25/12 After reading more about the akebonos - BlackholeZ 22:17:27 12/25/12 Re: Favorite Brake upgrade using stock calipers? - DomZ32TT 22:35:38 12/25/12 Besides rotors, don't forget: - vorpalZ 22:48:36 12/25/12 Exactly, those are the easy choices - BlackholeZ 23:14:50 12/25/12 Do you mean Axxis Deluxe Advanced (blue box)? - vorpalZ 10:56:40 12/26/12 350z track rotors with "kandyorangez's" brackets, full pad - itsa300zx 23:42:30 12/25/12 Do they require shims/centric rings/longer studs? (n/m) - BlackholeZ 00:42:59 12/26/12 Nope, but requires small amount of grinding to the caliper, - itsa300zx 01:58:32 12/26/12 Dont even see brakes mentioned in Kandy Orange's profile - ZXoltan 07:14:07 12/26/12 I don't believe he makes them anymore. (n/m) - lazer(NJ) 09:26:48 12/26/12 I bought mine last year (n/m) - itsa300zx 12:45:44 12/26/12 2nd on these, got mine used for $250 total. - whitepearl 07:59:52 12/26/12 There are much better options available at an affordable - Mike TDK (NoVA) 07:48:52 12/26/12 Agreed, that's the best value front caliper setup. - TriniTT 08:15:54 12/26/12 False. The front spindle does require modification in order - Mike TDK (NoVA) 08:32:51 12/26/12 That's not what I was referring to. - TriniTT 09:12:55 12/26/12 Regardless of what you were referring to, your statement was - Mike TDK (NoVA) 10:21:09 12/26/12 Wow, now that's some clarification! (n/m) - Gold Z 10:30:25 12/26/12 lol (n/m) - Adam (NoVA) 10:32:36 12/26/12 You're right, so let's set the record straight. - TriniTT 10:36:33 12/26/12 I believe he's telling you, not asking you. (n/m) - Adam (NoVA) 10:46:26 12/26/12 2nd. (n/m) - Spongerider :) 10:54:39 12/26/12 I clarified what I needed to. (n/m) - TriniTT 11:13:43 12/26/12 I've had to "set the record straight" since you're initial - Mike TDK (NoVA) 11:37:24 12/26/12 Since "your" goal is correcting facts, it's *your. (n/m) - TriniTT 11:03:20 12/28/12 At least you're finally right about something. - Mike TDK (NoVA) 16:22:01 12/28/12 What other brackets are there? (n/m) - BlackholeZ 01:21:55 12/27/12 The brackets he used are made by tougefactory, - TriniTT 11:28:09 12/28/12 You continue to allude to fictitious brackets and provide - Mike TDK (NoVA) 16:34:16 12/28/12 BTW, he asked what other brackets are there, not what I used - Mike TDK (NoVA) 16:50:44 12/28/12 Exactly, If I don't have to mod, I'd rather not - BlackholeZ 22:45:22 12/28/12 No, you will need to buy a set of brake lines to work with - Mike TDK (NoVA) 07:57:17 12/29/12 Evo 9 setup - DomZ32TT 10:02:12 12/26/12 I'm using both the stock front calipers and rotors from the - Mike TDK (NoVA) 10:29:43 12/26/12 So basically (just so I understand 100%) - Jayru 15:31:33 12/26/12 No, this is NOT the same bracket used with the stock caliper - Mike TDK (NoVA) 16:33:54 12/26/12 "If you wanted to return to stock you would be able to - TriniTT 11:39:16 12/28/12 Feel free to elaborate. - Mike TDK (NoVA) 16:44:27 12/28/12 Pad area size - DomZ32TT 16:52:26 12/26/12 Re: Pad area size - Mike TDK (NoVA) 16:57:52 12/26/12 Thanks alot Mike! Last Question - DomZ32TT 17:03:41 12/26/12 *a lot. (n/m) - Mike TDK (NoVA) 17:39:42 12/26/12 Yes, I used the Touge Factory brackets, but you will - Mike TDK (NoVA) 17:50:43 12/26/12 Wow! That looks like a significant difference. (n/m) - cherry 09:08:13 12/28/12 I'm liking the sound of that - BlackholeZ 16:18:50 12/26/12
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