Nightkidz_FX
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Yeah. I wish I can do the rear too. but the rest of the money will be on my new laptop for now.:.smile:
G37 / FX50 Akebono Brake Retrofit
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Yeah. I wish I can do the rear too. but the rest of the money will be on my new laptop for now.:.smile:
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- 2014 Mercedes-Benz GL63 4Matic
Looks sweet!
using the bolts from the stop tech line kit, anyone can do this.there short enough that they don't even need to be cut, just ream the tip slightly.. if you can't do this then have whoever is installing them do it, or anyone who owns a drill... just print out these pictures & say "the bolts need to be drilled at the tip like this"... anyone who can't do this has no business touching your brakes
... this is as simple as it gets :
make sure you blow out the passage ways of metal shavings residue after, it's that easy.... aside from this simple "mod" the fronts are 100% bolt on
... this is as simple as it gets :
make sure you blow out the passage ways of metal shavings residue after, it's that easy.... aside from this simple "mod" the fronts are 100% bolt on
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- 2014 Mercedes-Benz GL63 4Matic
using the bolts from the stop tech line kit, anyone can do this.there short enough that they don't even need to be cut, just ream the tip slightly.. if you can't do this then have whoever is installing them do it, or anyone who owns a drill... just print out these pictures & say "the bolts need to be drilled at the tip like this"... anyone who can't do this has no business touching your brakes
make sure you blow out the passage ways of metal shavings residue after, it's that easy.... aside from this simple "mod" the fronts are 100% bolt on
I can do that =)
What's the drill bit size that you used if you remember off-hand? Thanks for those photos, I thought it was more involved than that.
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Oh, no rush but when do you expect to ship out the ball joint adapters?
ghettojiggalo
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i had no idea what 'flaring' was but if its just drilling then i can do that =)
ghettojiggalo
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turbo,
now that stoptech makes front rotors for g37s/fx50s, do you think its better to get them or stick w/ oem rotors for the oem bbk? stoptechs are lighter but aren't oem better quality and last longer? decisions decision...
now that stoptech makes front rotors for g37s/fx50s, do you think its better to get them or stick w/ oem rotors for the oem bbk? stoptechs are lighter but aren't oem better quality and last longer? decisions decision...
are the stoptechs lighter? thought they were the same rotors pretty much, just what?, they cross drill the stoptechs? I haven't looked too much at the rotors available recently to know much specifics about them, but a reputable performance replacement should be fine instead of the original rotors I would think... if they come out with a 2 piece lighter rotor that would be a nice advantage I'd say...
ghettojiggalo
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you are right, i just assumed they were lighter since they're aftermarket equipment. their website doesnt say anything about being lighter so i guess they're not...dammit.
^^^they are going to weight the same ~
I read Rookie said he seen a 2 piece rotor for the g37/fx50 .... should be pretty pricey
I read Rookie said he seen a 2 piece rotor for the g37/fx50 .... should be pretty pricey
Nightkidz_FX
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saw this form G37 forum and the price is around $1400 for all four corners.
Fastbrakes 2 Peice Rotors
We have teamed up w Fastbrakes again to build 2 peice rotors for the G37. We know there were a bunch of you guys which didnt want to spend the money on a big brake kit but wanted a better alternative to just replacing w OEM rotors or going w Rotora or Stoptech Rotors. These are all OEM size and have no affect on OEM or aftermarket wheels as they use OEM calipers.
-The main benefit of using a 2 piece rotor is the reduction in unsprung
weight and rotating mass. By eliminating weight from the brakes, the suspension will be more compliantand will be able to follow irregular pavement easier. This will reduce the loads on the springs and shocks. It is common to see reductions of 5-10 lbs per rotor especially in large rotor designs.
-Additional benefits include better brake cooling due to the directional vane
design of the rotors. This type of design pumps more air through the rotors,
keeping them cooler than traditional straight vane designs.
-Another benefit is the replacement rotors are often priced less than the OEM
rotors, which for larger rotors can often be a couple of hundred dollars
each. Although initially more expensive than OEM rotors, the 2 piece rotors can be a cost saving addition over the long term. Because they don't get as hot as the OEM rotors, brake pads will last longer, requiring less frequent pad
http://www.racingbrake.com/G35_FRONT_p/2026-311-01.htm
Fastbrakes 2 Peice Rotors
We have teamed up w Fastbrakes again to build 2 peice rotors for the G37. We know there were a bunch of you guys which didnt want to spend the money on a big brake kit but wanted a better alternative to just replacing w OEM rotors or going w Rotora or Stoptech Rotors. These are all OEM size and have no affect on OEM or aftermarket wheels as they use OEM calipers.
-The main benefit of using a 2 piece rotor is the reduction in unsprung
weight and rotating mass. By eliminating weight from the brakes, the suspension will be more compliantand will be able to follow irregular pavement easier. This will reduce the loads on the springs and shocks. It is common to see reductions of 5-10 lbs per rotor especially in large rotor designs.
-Additional benefits include better brake cooling due to the directional vane
design of the rotors. This type of design pumps more air through the rotors,
keeping them cooler than traditional straight vane designs.
-Another benefit is the replacement rotors are often priced less than the OEM
rotors, which for larger rotors can often be a couple of hundred dollars
each. Although initially more expensive than OEM rotors, the 2 piece rotors can be a cost saving addition over the long term. Because they don't get as hot as the OEM rotors, brake pads will last longer, requiring less frequent pad
http://www.racingbrake.com/G35_FRONT_p/2026-311-01.htm
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+1, I think StopTech uses Centric Premium rotors and machines them (cross drill, slot or both). This is what R1 Concepts does too if you've seen their aftermarket rotors.
They might be a little lighter because there are holes in them now=).
I would assume a lot of demand for those 2 piece rotors from the G37 crowd, those look sweet.
so $1400 for all four corners......... what is the price of the stock rotors when you're ordering from joe? does anyone know off-hand? might not actually be a bad upgrade if the OEM rotors are expensive - not a bad upgrade either way, but, you know what i mean.
i tried to input the part numbers on infinitiparts but it doesn't even have anything listed on there yet for the 09's brakes.
i tried to input the part numbers on infinitiparts but it doesn't even have anything listed on there yet for the 09's brakes.
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- 2014 Mercedes-Benz GL63 4Matic
Hey Ron:
Total Front + Rear Kit = $2,455.32
That's the cost for all 4 corners. I have all the parts listed and the prices as well if you go back one page I think. The OEM rotors are not expensive at all.
The part numbers should work on that website, that's how I got all my pricing in addition to Turbo's PDF's.
i was referring to the aftermarket 2 piece rotors - not the entire conversion.
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also mechant.... i completely forgot that the prices were listed in that one post. i was scanning through and when i saw the list again i was thinking it was a quoted reply and skipped it completely......
it looks like those would about an $1100 upgrade difference in price, but, won't work since they're g37 rotors.
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- 2014 Mercedes-Benz GL63 4Matic
Ah, gotcha. You can get the front two piece rotors, the G37S rotors will bolt right up. Just not the G37S rear rotors.
I just got the Stoptech SS brakes lines and noticed the banjo bolt has a reamed tip already.... do I need to do drill more ?
Both front and rears are like this
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Both front and rears are like this
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none of the ones I've ever gotten were like that...
checking fit is pretty easy, just thread the banjo bolt through the 2 copper washers & the line, then thread it into tha caliper & hand tighten.. if you can hand tighten till the both washers touch & there is no play at all it means that the bolt is not bottoming in the caliper, if that's the case then just tighten, but if the bolt bottoms & there is still some play in this assy then you'll want to ream it a bit to make sure the bolt isn't forced tightened with it bottoming in the caliper...
checking fit is pretty easy, just thread the banjo bolt through the 2 copper washers & the line, then thread it into tha caliper & hand tighten.. if you can hand tighten till the both washers touch & there is no play at all it means that the bolt is not bottoming in the caliper, if that's the case then just tighten, but if the bolt bottoms & there is still some play in this assy then you'll want to ream it a bit to make sure the bolt isn't forced tightened with it bottoming in the caliper...
