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Old 11-30-2014, 10:09 PM
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so iv been looking into upgrading front brakes after winter... and got some questions... with the 370z akebono calipers do i just need a bracket and brake shield? the lines are good? and will they clear 18's from g35 coupe? also i heard g35 brembo calipers fit 5.5gen...true? with the akebono 370z... im looking at $1k- new calipers, new stoptech rotors, and project MU premium pads... any better ideas?
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6th gen bolts right up.
Just sayin.
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Originally Posted by Fakie J Farkerton
6th gen bolts right up.
Just sayin.
6th GEN BBK, is the only thing to say here.
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Old 12-01-2014, 12:15 PM
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does the 300zx tt calipers fit with out bracket? and still... stock 11.6... 300zx 12.8... 370z 14.0... if read that it should clear the g35 coupe sport 18's by 2mm both top hat and side...
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Bad thing about the Wilwoods are the lack of dust boots since they're more of a track setup they may require maintenace quite often to clean and inspect your pistons, seals, and piston bores for debris and wear!
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Old 12-01-2014, 08:19 PM
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Bad thing about the Wilwoods are the lack of dust boots since they're more of a track setup they may require maintenace quite often to clean and inspect your pistons, seals, and piston bores for debris and wear!
meh, not really an issue IMO. Many of my fellow SoCal Max enthusiasts having been running these Wilwoods without issue for close to 5 years. Even still, I wouldn't pass up on them because of what you mentioned.
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Originally Posted by CMax03
Bad thing about the Wilwoods are the lack of dust boots since they're more of a track setup they may require maintenace quite often to clean and inspect your pistons, seals, and piston bores for debris and wear!
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meh, not really an issue IMO. Many of my fellow SoCal Max enthusiasts having been running these Wilwoods without issue for close to 5 years. Even still, I wouldn't pass up on them because of what you mentioned.




tho ... $650 for 12.6 rotor vs $1,000 for 14.0 rotor? just need bracket for akembono calipers...
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Old 12-02-2014, 07:24 AM
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Contacted fastbrake and they said if I send them an akebono caliper they can try to make a bracket)
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Just do the gen 6 mod and be happy (enough)
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Old 12-02-2014, 08:15 AM
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Originally Posted by george__
Just do the gen 6 mod and be happy (enough)
I wana go big ... As it is know I over heat all the time... So 6thgen won't cut it.... But I need to find out if the akebono calipers will clear g35 sport 18's.
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Old 12-02-2014, 09:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Roman777NYC

I wana go big ... As it is know I over heat all the time... So 6thgen won't cut it.... But I need to find out if the akebono calipers will clear g35 sport 18's.
https://maxima.org/forums/6th-genera...ce-rotors.html

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Old 12-02-2014, 02:44 PM
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Originally Posted by nestorlugo
Ya I think the stock ones are 2 piece ... To bad there's no brake upgrade for rear...(
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Originally Posted by Roman777NYC
Ya I think the stock ones are 2 piece ... To bad there's no brake upgrade for rear...(
Spend a couple zillion dollars and make one
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Old 12-02-2014, 03:45 PM
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Originally Posted by george__
Spend a couple zillion dollars and make one




.... on to the fronts... need to find out if akebono will clear g35 18's...
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Originally Posted by Roman777NYC
.... on to the fronts... need to find out if akebono will clear g35 18's...
Reverse engineer something for the rear
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There is a wilwood kit with the E-Brake for the max


http://www.fastbrakes.com/product_p/...inch%20kit.htm
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Old 12-02-2014, 04:48 PM
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Originally Posted by The_Fixer
There is a wilwood kit with the E-Brake for the max


http://www.fastbrakes.com/product_p/...inch%20kit.htm
Nice but not for $1,300... New 370z akebono calipers with stop tech rotors and project mu pads is $1000...
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Originally Posted by The_Fixer
There is a wilwood kit with the E-Brake for the max


http://www.fastbrakes.com/product_p/...inch%20kit.htm
Thank you
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Originally Posted by Roman777NYC
Nice but not for $1,300... New 370z akebono calipers with stop tech rotors and project mu pads is $1000...
Once again https://maxima.org/forums/advanced-s...de-option.html
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Old 12-02-2014, 07:34 PM
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meh, not really an issue IMO. Many of my fellow SoCal Max enthusiasts having been running these Wilwoods without issue for close to 5 years. Even still, I wouldn't pass up on them because of what you mentioned.

sunny mild weathered south California? what about the muddy, dusty, snowy, mud covered, hot cold, hot cold Missouri?

this BBK works with stock 16" 5th gen rims?
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Originally Posted by george__
OP is cheap
$1000 budget for a bbk on a 5 gen is NOT cheap
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Originally Posted by nestorlugo
$1000 budget for a bbk on a 5 gen is NOT cheap
yeah it is
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Originally Posted by george__
yeah it is
i ment for fronts... $1k... but for rears no way max like $500
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Originally Posted by Roman777NYC
i ment for fronts... $1k... but for rears no way max like $500
Dude someone around here (dahood)had two rear z32 calipers for $40 posted on cl 27 days ago i called today (yup) he sold them yesterday
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