G37 / FX50 Akebono Brake Retrofit
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- 2006 FX35 AWD
I'm sure you'll need a 15mm spacer to clear the front OEM 18's. Should be no different from 20" oem, I would think.
FX45Chicago
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- Car
- 2005 FX45 AWD
My Brembos didn't clear my 18s with 20mm spacers, but then again its a totally different BBK.
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sirtrojan
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- 2006 FX35 AWD
+1
Need to know for my friend.
btw.
I will put front BBK soon
Got ss lines in the garage , calipers, pads and other hardware are on the ship right now.
Local Infi dealer asked over $2k for front set so ordered in US
Just like to thnk you guys for the info that you have given from this thread .... i recently installed the Fx50s frnt Brake kit ... and i can definetly feel the difference in braking power .. now i can speed with much more confidence + My superchager is coming on in 2 weeks so i gotta get the car ready :P
Thnks again guys!
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^^^ Oh yea i doubt that they will fit btw ... with my stock 20's the caliper was touching the rim :O ... On 18's i dont think the setup would work, i it will rub on the inner wheel-well as well...
Thnks again guys!
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+1
Need to know for my friend.
btw.
I will put front BBK soon
Got ss lines in the garage , calipers, pads and other hardware are on the ship right now.
Local Infi dealer asked over $2k for front set so ordered in US
^^^ Oh yea i doubt that they will fit btw ... with my stock 20's the caliper was touching the rim :O ... On 18's i dont think the setup would work, i it will rub on the inner wheel-well as well...
- Car
- 2012 FX35
- Name
- Oscar
I looked fora place to machine/drill the oe's but found nothing really with a brief google, that's a great alternative, borrowed these from there
with that, the only real thing that seperates these from great performance rotors are the weight & not having directional veins internally. real high performance multi piece rotors may never become available for the stock calipers, but that would really make these every bit as good as a 5-6k kit... still a very fair trade off I'd say even with the extra rotor mass...
these brakes get great feedback in the g37, but the fx is probably 500 lb's heavier too... these rotors look pretty decent & the machining will help keep them cooler. maybe joe can sell kits without rotors? maybe he can get these rotors? still might be the issue of them offering for the g37s but not the fx50s... then, who's willing to sacrifice there parking brake?
a quick word of advice to everyone, I'd say don't run out & grab a used set just yet, there are several things you'll need in addition to them & don't be surprised if in the end you don't save anything going used & wind up with more headaches too... trust me, in trying to get this whole kit togeather I've winded up having to take my fx apart & put it back togeather so many times ... think I wore my lugnuts out really.
What kind of lugs are those?
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91kord
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- 2003 fx35
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FYI
I have 20mm spacers with my akebono calipers and they easily clear the stock 18" wheels.
FYI
I have 20mm spacers with my akebono calipers and they easily clear the stock 18" wheels.
Guys I've been adding brake fluid as the brakes are getting lower with time and abuse so I started to think of different ways to modify the reservoir I couldn't think of another way that doesn't involve too much work so I put an fx 50 master cylinder guys direct bolt on I also added the ss brake lines and "I felt a difference" I can't post a pic due to having on posted twice and I need to post a min of 10 times
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- 2004 FX35
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- Jeff
They look like Project Kics (Titanium finish)...I have those for my Works and they look just like the ones in the pic.
Bumping this mega thread...cool stuff.
I am now on a fence. I plan to use 18" wheels for our winter setup. This rules out the true BBKs and leaves me basically with two choises:
1) FX50 front brake upgrade
- as described in this thread (these should clear 18" wheels with 25mm spacers - my planned winter setup)
- StopTech Stainless Steel Brake Lines
- leave rears as stock
2) StopTech 977.42000 Stage 2 Slotted Brake Kit 03 (kit for our OEM brakes):
- SportStop Slotted Rotors
- StopTech Stainless Steel Brake Lines
- Street Performance Pads
I am now leaning towards the first option. I am thinking that for perhaps $200 more, I would get a little bit more bite on the front where it really matters. I am doing this mostly for performance, not liking the OEM brakes too much. For a close to 300hp car weighing two tonnes, they ought to be stronger.
Your thoughts...?
I am now on a fence. I plan to use 18" wheels for our winter setup. This rules out the true BBKs and leaves me basically with two choises:
1) FX50 front brake upgrade
- as described in this thread (these should clear 18" wheels with 25mm spacers - my planned winter setup)
- StopTech Stainless Steel Brake Lines
- leave rears as stock
2) StopTech 977.42000 Stage 2 Slotted Brake Kit 03 (kit for our OEM brakes):
- SportStop Slotted Rotors
- StopTech Stainless Steel Brake Lines
- Street Performance Pads
I am now leaning towards the first option. I am thinking that for perhaps $200 more, I would get a little bit more bite on the front where it really matters. I am doing this mostly for performance, not liking the OEM brakes too much. For a close to 300hp car weighing two tonnes, they ought to be stronger.
Your thoughts...?
I just went thru all 28 pages of this, I just want to clarify a couple thoughts and make sure I got everything:
1) Nothing needs to be done with the fronts. Direct bolt on. But the rear of the gen1 FX is different, therefore doesn't bolt on.
2) For the rear, we have to change the knuckles and need an adaptor?
3) Drill out the bango bolt only applies to installing the Akebonos? front and rear?
4) Is the knuckle what the caliper bolts onto?
5) Rear rotor bigger also needs to be changed due to e-brake?
6) Does the gen1 FX share the same rear knuckles as any other nissan/infiniti? Maybe the Murano?
7) Now, since the sport/akebono brakes for the G37/370z are the same as the FX50... does that mean FX50 (V8 SUV/Crossover) brakes are the same parts as the V6 sporty cars (g and z)? Odd to me, if I understood that correctly.
Also, oddly, the rear akebono's direct bolt on the g35/350z's. But the fronts need an adapter.
On a side note, other BBKs, for the rear, from the likes of KSport and AP, these are custom fitted to the gen1 FX? Do they use brackets? Or do the calipers bolt right onto the current knuckle?
I think that's all I have for now... thanks, in advanced, for your time.
1) Nothing needs to be done with the fronts. Direct bolt on. But the rear of the gen1 FX is different, therefore doesn't bolt on.
2) For the rear, we have to change the knuckles and need an adaptor?
3) Drill out the bango bolt only applies to installing the Akebonos? front and rear?
4) Is the knuckle what the caliper bolts onto?
5) Rear rotor bigger also needs to be changed due to e-brake?
6) Does the gen1 FX share the same rear knuckles as any other nissan/infiniti? Maybe the Murano?
7) Now, since the sport/akebono brakes for the G37/370z are the same as the FX50... does that mean FX50 (V8 SUV/Crossover) brakes are the same parts as the V6 sporty cars (g and z)? Odd to me, if I understood that correctly.
Also, oddly, the rear akebono's direct bolt on the g35/350z's. But the fronts need an adapter.
On a side note, other BBKs, for the rear, from the likes of KSport and AP, these are custom fitted to the gen1 FX? Do they use brackets? Or do the calipers bolt right onto the current knuckle?
I think that's all I have for now... thanks, in advanced, for your time.
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jonjensen2
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1. The fronts are direct bolt on. The only modifications are the banjo bolts as outlined and shown by Turbocad
2. If you want to utilize the parking brake, you need the new knuckles and ball joint adapters.
3. The banjo bolt mod applies to the write up you are reading, nothing else is discussed.
4. The knuckles in the rear are what need to be changed and yes, the calipers bolt to these.
5. The rear rotor overall diameter is the same as all of the other vehicles with sport brake packages. The e-brake is different and is specific to the FX.
6. The Murano is a FWD based platform, it is doubtful any other vehicle besides the FX utilizes this specific part, but feel free to check.
7. All of the Infiniti vehicles with sport brake packages utilize the exact same calipers, front and rear, as well as front rotors. The rear rotors are the same on all Infiniti vehicles as well, except the FX (as noted in #5).
The front brake adapter for the G35/350Z's mentioned in this article discusses the vehicles made before the sport brake packages were offered. For instance, the G vehicles need an adaptor for the older style, such as 2006's, the M series before 2006, the FX before 2008, and so on.
Any other BBK kits made specifically for the 1st gen FX will be a bolt up or with fabrication as specified in the instructions for those kits. Be sure to check with the seller or manufacturer for more information on each kit.
2. If you want to utilize the parking brake, you need the new knuckles and ball joint adapters.
3. The banjo bolt mod applies to the write up you are reading, nothing else is discussed.
4. The knuckles in the rear are what need to be changed and yes, the calipers bolt to these.
5. The rear rotor overall diameter is the same as all of the other vehicles with sport brake packages. The e-brake is different and is specific to the FX.
6. The Murano is a FWD based platform, it is doubtful any other vehicle besides the FX utilizes this specific part, but feel free to check.
7. All of the Infiniti vehicles with sport brake packages utilize the exact same calipers, front and rear, as well as front rotors. The rear rotors are the same on all Infiniti vehicles as well, except the FX (as noted in #5).
The front brake adapter for the G35/350Z's mentioned in this article discusses the vehicles made before the sport brake packages were offered. For instance, the G vehicles need an adaptor for the older style, such as 2006's, the M series before 2006, the FX before 2008, and so on.
Any other BBK kits made specifically for the 1st gen FX will be a bolt up or with fabrication as specified in the instructions for those kits. Be sure to check with the seller or manufacturer for more information on each kit.
Hey guys this is probably a dumb question but someone please help understand this better. The infiniti rear bbk is a direct bolt-on if I didnt use the e-brake? So I only need the adapter to hookup the e-brake? I know the sheild has to cut because of the size of the new calipers.
Thanks in advance.
Nuno
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Hey guys this is probably a dumb question but someone please help understand this better. The infiniti rear bbk is a direct bolt-on if I didnt use the e-brake? So I only need the adapter to hookup the e-brake? I know the sheild has to cut because of the size of the new calipers.
Thanks in advance.
Nuno
Thanks in advance.
Nuno
---------- Post Merged at 07:56 AM ---------- Previous Post was at 07:54 AM ----------
Hey guys this is probably a dumb question but someone please help understand this better. The infiniti rear bbk is a direct bolt-on if I didnt use the e-brake? So I only need the adapter to hookup the e-brake? I know the sheild has to cut because of the size of the new calipers.
Thanks in advance.
Nuno
The rear calipers do not bolt-on to the gen1 FX, that's why the knuckle has to be changed. Gen2 FX have the same knuckle as the g37 and 370z's, so the rears bolt on. There is no adaptor for the e-brake, the rear rotor fits over the ebrake. Since the ebrake for the FX is bigger than the g and z, you need to get a rotor designed for the FX, you can't bolt on a rotor for the g37 or 370z. I'm pretty sure that's how it works, someone correct if I am mistaken.