N9JAH Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Hi all I know this sort question as been asked a hundred times but I couldn't find the answer I was looking for. Its 3 questions 1. What are the stock pads and discs, I presumed they are Brembo but looking a other topic this ay be incorrect. 2. Local garage have said they will fit any pads I want but stock Apex. Apex good enough? 3. Suggestions of what pads I should use. The car is used as a daily driver an the occasionally spirited drive. The car is a 2011 370Z GT no modifications. Thanks for the help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewen@Clark Motorsport Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 (edited) The 370Z unlike the 350Z runs Akebono brakes so the discs and pads are not Brembo sourced and hence cheaper from Nissan. Not heard of Apex before are they just an OEM alternative? We have sold a few sets of Hawk Performance Ceramic fast road pads to 370Z owners who had issues with noise with the standard setup. They are £123 for the front pads and £93 for the rear. Drop me a PM if I can help Edited March 19, 2014 by Clark Motorsport Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
370Ad Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Akebono brakes are standard on the 70 here in the UK. Stolen from the G37 I believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabbitstew Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Not heard of Apex before are they just an OEM alternative? Yep, Apex are just a generic brand which a lot of car accessory shops sell, ive used their discs on "normal" cars before without any problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus01 Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Think you mean Apecs, UK made discs and pads. Reasonable pattern. Lifespan will be shorter and performance a little bit down when driving fast road possible brake fade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N9JAH Posted March 20, 2014 Author Share Posted March 20, 2014 I have no issue with my current brake set-up. The braking performance is great but have noticed a performance dip in the last month. When I stop currently the car jerks as the pads stick rather then slowing to a halt. Do any trader on here stock the Akebono pads? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewen@Clark Motorsport Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 We have the OEM pads on our website. Fronts http://www.clarkmotorsport.co.uk/parts/Brake-Pads-OEM-Nissan/Front/D1060-JL00K Rears http://www.clarkmotorsport.co.uk/parts/Brake-Pads-OEM-Nissan/Rear/D4060-JL00K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny A Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 (edited) I had Hawk Performance HPS pads http://www.hawkperfo...ormance/hps.php. (from Ewen at Clark Motorsport) fitted to my Z after having terrible squeal problems with the OE Akebonos (see relevant thread on the forum). Really pleased with them; no squeal and very nice feel at the pedal. These pads are non ceramic (ferro-carbon) and won't wear as well as ceramic pads, but I can live with that! Edited March 24, 2014 by Johnny A 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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