Yes, the rear rotor AND caliper is much smaller so I want to go FOUR fronts including rotors!!TDot wrote:Isn't the rear rotor smaller? Not sure it will fit.
I did consider that but wasn't thinking it through completely! I may just do the akebono front and keep the rear oem M35! I can't find the rear for sale alone and I really was thinking I didn't NEED it! your thoughts on that??What setup do u have?crweaver wrote:You would have to consider the brake pressure balance to use a front caliper for a rear setup. The rear doesn't see full pressure from the booster like the front cause if it did, every time you press the brakes, the rear would lock up due to the weight shifting forward. On my set up I have a 6 piston front a 4 piston rear. Even though its a 4 piston caliper, the piston are a lot smaller. fluid channels are a tad bit larger than stock which keeps the firmness at the pedal as well as the whole system staying balanced pressure wise. Not saying that it cant be done. But its gonna take a lot more than just rotors and a bracket.
Ok sounds good, I only need rear so I'll start with the front and when I find a good deal on the rear I'll pick them up! Only looking for the calipers and hardware, I'll get my own rotors (and pads of course)!crweaver wrote:I depends on how bad you want the look. I would do the front & keep a lookout for the rear. the cheapest ive seen a complete set up was between 7 and 8 bills. I know a few owners of some import yards & may save you a few bills on a set. I'll make a few calls
I have Rotora kits. 6 front & 4 rear & w/2pc rotorsDoN_BLaZe34 wrote:What setup do u have?crweaver wrote:You would have to consider the brake pressure balance to use a front caliper for a rear setup. The rear doesn't see full pressure from the booster like the front cause if it did, every time you press the brakes, the rear would lock up due to the weight shifting forward. On my set up I have a 6 piston front a 4 piston rear. Even though its a 4 piston caliper, the piston are a lot smaller. fluid channels are a tad bit larger than stock which keeps the firmness at the pedal as well as the whole system staying balanced pressure wise. Not saying that it cant be done. But its gonna take a lot more than just rotors and a bracket.
Nice. I had a set of Wildwoods, 6 front, 4 rear with 2 piece rotors on my Y50. Debating if I'll try to put them on the Y51 or sell them.crweaver wrote:I have Rotora kits. 6 front & 4 rear & w/2pc rotorsDoN_BLaZe34 wrote:
What setup do u have?
I've ordered new wheels and the akebono will not be entirely visible since they're full face VIP style wheels so not worried about the "look" most interested in the performance of the bbk. Brand new performance slotted rotors will be used so they should perform great!! 
Yea, just sold them so looking for a complete kit now!mexillis wrote:I've seen some people only run front akebono and notice a slight increase in braking perfformance. It's a shame you're going to cover them up with the new wheels. If you want used calipers check out myg37 classifieds or 370z forum.
I am now going to buy the complete kit NEW!! I was looking into used calipers so I could have them custom painted but oh well, NEW looks good also!!! 