How Much is a Brake Upgrade on an EX35 & What to Get?

[OhThatGuy]

I need new brakes on my 2011 EX35. What should I get and how much cash does it take to get a great improvement?

Edited to add: This looks like a reasonably priced BBK using OEM pieces. Is this the best to go with?

http://www.z1motorsports.com/g37_370z/product_info.php?cPath=597_660&products_id=4671

 

[parkstr8]

Z1 motorsports. I just ordered the Akebono Infiniti brake kit from a G37S coupe. Direct bolt on. I added drilled and slotted rotors.

http://www.z1motorsports.com/g37_370z/product_info.php?cPath=597_660&products_id=4296

 

[OhThatGuy]

Please let us know what kind of improvement you get from the upgrade. I may go that route too.

 

[shadow191]

The package you listed isn't a BBK, it's just new lines, pads, and rotors. Rotors do nothing for stopping distance, neither do SS lines. If you don't go all in and get a BBK, just get better pads and resurface your rotors. The most economical BBK is the Akebono's the other poster is recommending. Actual larger fixed calipers, larger rotors, and so on. The next closest priced BBK is going to be over twice the money and some are three or four times the money of the Akebono.

 

[OhThatGuy]

Thanks for the info. Are the Akebono's nice and light like the Wilwoods? It seems like the right BBK can shave some unsprung weight.

 

[Ed@TunerStore]

Just did it, since I have 2 sets, was curious also:
OEM front caliper, no hardware or pads:
View attachment 7687
Akebono front caliper, no hardware or pads
View attachment 7686
OEM rear caliper, no hardware or pads
View attachment 7685
Akebono rear caliper, with hardware and pads attached(minus 1lb or so)
View attachment 7684


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[Edy Figueroa]

Great info, I was looking for this.