Keyser Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 Hi all, OK looking at options for a new front BBK on my Zed and I'm still debating but I thought with your help we could make it a mass debate. (sorry) 3 options based on budget are - 1. Akebono 370 upgrade kit 356mm disks Nissan 370 callipers. 2. Ksport 356mm 8 pot callipers - unfortunately I'm looking at a 3 month wait for these. 3. D2 356mm 8 pot callipers - Not much info on these although a few guys in the states seem to rate them. I'm leaning towards trying the D2's at the moment as the Ksports are not available and these are basically identical spec. Over to you guys n gals ???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 We want car porn!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted December 14, 2011 Author Share Posted December 14, 2011 O OK then Ksport D2 Akebono Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 Mmmmmmm I like the D2 ones but I confess I know absolutely nothing, just like the look of them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 I would go K-Sport, but if you really can't wait then the D2's. Have you thought about Stoptech Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasso Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 I was looking myself at the D2's only last night, and you chose the purple which I think is a cool colour too. The Akebono's are also on the for sale market on my350z so you could pick up a bargain, I'll see if I can find the link. If you're treading in this region (not that I have any experience of any of these) but by what I read the D2's and Akebono would be on my list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chippychip123 Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 A mate of mine runs the D2's on his 600hp S14a drift car and they seem pretty good . But that's not a road car so who knows. Although the calipers look very similar to the K sports anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasso Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 These sold very recently for $1,500 (Akebono) http://my350z.com/forum/brakes/540348-akebonos-2.html There is also some Rotora's $2,850 http://my350z.com/forum/brakes/540848-r ... clean.html Some Stoptech for $1,400 http://my350z.com/forum/brakes/543481-b ... otors.html There's even Wilwood as well, so there's a lot of options and bargains to be had!! Here's a direct link to the brakes section http://my350z.com/forum/brakes-411/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricey Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 D2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted December 14, 2011 Author Share Posted December 14, 2011 I would go K-Sport, but if you really can't wait then the D2's. Have you thought about Stoptech Yes considered the reason they are not in the list = Budget Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tprice Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 i doubt there will be much difference between the kits in terms of performance so i would just go for what looks nicest and is available! although they all look nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted December 14, 2011 Author Share Posted December 14, 2011 These sold very recently for $1,500 (Akebono)http://my350z.com/forum/brakes/540348-akebonos-2.html There is also some Rotora's $2,850 http://my350z.com/forum/brakes/540848-r ... clean.html Some Stoptech for $1,400 http://my350z.com/forum/brakes/543481-b ... otors.html There's even Wilwood as well, so there's a lot of options and bargains to be had!! Here's a direct link to the brakes section http://my350z.com/forum/brakes-411/ Thanks for the links Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 I would seriously consider buying a higher end kit that's used. Quick change of the seals etc and they'll be new! I'd make sure that spares are available too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 Option 4 - Alliance Plenty of colours & pad choice and a good price. Ofcourse if it was me I'd get a set of Project Mu's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 Ofcourse if it was me I'd get a set of Project Mu's Their the one I have been trying to remember the name of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 PMU & Endless are $$$$$$$$ but soooooooo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon da silva Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 Im pretty sure that K-Sport is made at the same factory as D2 is? i have the K-Sport brakes and i am VERY pleased with them. running 8pot 356mm i front and 6pot 330mm i back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rm cya Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 What's it for track or road? If on a budget: Road - Carbotech xp8 pads, decent discs, braided lines (if not got them), decent fluid. Track - xp10 pads + as above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT4 Zed Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 Im pretty sure that K-Sport is made at the same factory as D2 is? i have the K-Sport brakes and i am VERY pleased with them. running 8pot 356mm i front and 6pot 330mm i back Yep Ksports and D2 and by the same manufacturer who also make lot of the so called "big brands". AFAIK only AP do their stuff themselves. I have the Ksports and i'm very pleased. The most important is to match the pads for your application. PF 01 race compound are the best for track day and have good modulation for road use. Negatives are brake dust and cold squeal. DS 2500 will be perfect for road use and occasional trackdays. There are all parts available to service the brakes. If I were you, i would go for the new Ksport super 8 which is a a floating disc setup and normal 6pot at the rear. I will be selling my fronts BBK next year for the super 8 as i want 380mm disc to run semis lick tyres. You can have then for a good price if you are prepared to wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neilp Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 What's it for track or road? If on a budget: Road - Carbotech xp8 pads, decent discs, braided lines (if not got them), decent fluid. Track - xp10 pads + as above. He's not on a budget but being sensible(ish) Running a supercharged "built" engine it needs to be good but also a sensible price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rm cya Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 Ah cool, thought he meant budget as in 'budget'. No APs available in that case? Can get these at a good price nowdays.I had the 362 6 pot kit on my Evo, I'm sure I was pulling off endo's!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neilp Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 Lmao was out in my cousins fq400 and it was scary how fast that thing was Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasso Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 AP Racing $2,950 http://my350z.com/forum/brakes/543582-a ... 950-a.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rm cya Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 AP Racing $2,950 http://my350z.com/forum/brakes/543582-a ... 950-a.html For front and rear, that's not actually that bad tbh. Wouldn't personally spend that but, it's ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 d2 or alliance for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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