Akebono bbk

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fxp35818 said:
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I am not quiet sure exactly what the problem or concern would be ...
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The concern in general that you've probably heard is for the predictability of your braking system. The oem system is designed to account for weight transfer and does so mostly by staggering the rotor/caliper sizes front to rear. To upgrade one end and not the other is to distort this factory setting and CAN in effect "de-tune" the system as a whole by, among other things, increasing stopping distances. It's not always true though, and it looks like it isn't anything to worry about in this case.
 
tchuck said:
The concern in general that you've probably heard is for the predictability of your braking system. The oem system is designed to account for weight transfer and does so mostly by staggering the rotor/caliper sizes front to rear. To upgrade one end and not the other is to distort this factory setting and CAN in effect "de-tune" the system as a whole by, among other things, increasing stopping distances. It's not always true though, and it looks like it isn't anything to worry about in this case.
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I am not an expert by any means, but I spoke with two so technical experts at both Stoptech and AP Racing (Brake Pros, division of Stillen).

Stoptech makes a front only as a rear is not necessary and is made to work with the factory brake system in harmony. Same with the AP Racing, but they have a front and rear kit too.

You will also see that Brembo only makes a front only kit.

Stoptech and Brembo both make a 15" rotor, big 4 piston caliper. AP Racing makes a 14.25" front rotor, 6 piston front and 15.00" rear rotor and 4 piston rear. I asked why the front rotor was smaller, but it was specifically done that way by the engineers as the 15.00" rear rotor is a custom made DBA rotor for AP Racing.

Long story short, a front only kit will be just fine on the 1st generation FX (or 2nd). And as Turbo states, the rears are bolt on for a 2nd generation so that should be done if the cash is there.

This is a crazy good deal. Get some aftermarket cross drilled/slotted rotors and a very nice looking kit.
 
I'm sorry for the noob question but i don't understand if these will work on the FX35 rotors or you have to buy the FX50 rotors?
 
Or better yet, buy aftermarket rotors, sized for the 50s, that are slotted and drilled.. Makes for a very effective and pocket friendly BBK. OEM design is a plus.
 
Yes, i know but i have my 18" wheels for the winter and i am 100% sure that they will not fit. And i don't want to sell those wheels because of the brakes...
 
baias6230 said:
Yes, i know but i have my 18" wheels for the winter and i am 100% sure that they will not fit. And i don't want to sell those wheels because of the brakes...
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I recall a member on here from Alaska/Canada that put 18s on his FX50.. it made the brakes look huge, but it fit... I wanna say he didn't use spacers, but not sure..
 
PMG 705 said:
I recall a member on here from Alaska/Canada that put 18s on his FX50.. it made the brakes look huge, but it fit... I wanna say he didn't use spacers, but not sure..
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If it's a matter of spacers i don't mind. Maybe someone else can confirm this.
 
Damn I wish I would of waited for something like this. Wanted to go for bbk but didn't want to spend the extra $$ at the time.
 
the g37s wheels which are our 18" wheels fit perfectly correct me if im wrong
 
soonster said:
for the gen1, it also requires more parts for the REARS such as the rear knuckles and turbocad6's balljoint adapter. fronts are direct bolt-on.

great deal if it all comes together. i'm still please with my akebono setup and stopping power is a huge improvement (thanking turbocad personally for the gen1 research/testing). :smile (2):
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Hey guys...how hard is it it retro fit the rears? Worth doing...any issues aside from the
extra parts? Can you get these from turbocad? Seems like a great deal for all four corners
 
wlvrn97 said:
Hey guys...how hard is it it retro fit the rears? Worth doing...any issues aside from the
extra parts? Can you get these from turbocad? Seems like a great deal for all four corners
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My 2cents, for the rears is well worth it since it completes the entire pkg. It does carry a bigger cost compared to the fronts (bolt-on). I've been running these fx50s bbk for 3+ years, still using original pads and rotors and never an issue. If you interested for the custom balljoints, pm turbocad6.
 
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I've gotten a few pm's asking about these rears on the first gens so I think I'll just put a quick reference to what is different first gen vs 2nd here for those 1st gen guys who are looking at this group buy.

second gens will only need the caliper pads and rotors, otherwise the rear is just a bolt on. the backing plates would need to be trimmed as well for clearance of the larger rotor

first gens, in addition to these things will also need to replace the 2 rear knuckles/spindles from an fx50. 1st gens will also require an adapter kit to fit the fx50 rear knuckle/spindle to the 1st gens. I have a limited number of these kits available & the kit is ~$85 plus shipping for this. kit includes 2 upper ball joint adapters and 8 longer hub bolts. you will need the rear spindles and my adapter kit to bolt these on a first gen. my kit does NOT include the fx50 rear knuckle/spindles themselves, just the adapters & the bolts, you would still need to source these rear knuckle/spindles from infiniti.
 
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