AKEBONO SPORT BRAKE UPGRADE!! MASSIVE DIFFERENCE
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- čas přidán 21. 07. 2024
- You guys know me enough by now that I’m always up for upgrading my cars to make them perform better than stock. When production cars leave the factory, they are built with value in mind, being a balance of both performance and a budget, to be profitable. That means there is lots left on the table, and this is just another one of those examples.
In this video, I will be further upgrading the braking system on my Touring Sport 370Z. I recently upgraded the brake lines and master cylinder brace to eliminate the brake pedal deflection, I installed some extended studs and spacers as I changed over my wheels from a street to track setup, and now the brakes themselves are getting a healthy upgrade! Better bite, less weight, improved cooling, and superior pedal feel as well.
After the brakes are swapped on your car, you should follow it up with a flush, where you take all of the old fluid out and replace it with fresh fluid. I am draining the DOT3 fluid, so I can bleed the system with high temp DOT4 fluid. To see how I do that in addition to change all the other fluids, click the link below to the next video.
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///// TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS \\\\\
Front Caliper Bolt to Spindle (4) [22mm socket] - 98 ft-lb
Rear Caliper Bolt to Spindle (4) [19mm ratchet] - 62 ft-lb
Bleeder Screw to Caliper (4) [8mm wrench] - 70 INCH-lb
Wheel Lug Nut (20) [21mm socket] - 80 ft-lb
Unsprung Weight Loss Info
Front Work VSXX - 56.6 lbs (-5.2 lbs) (9.9% lighter)
Rear Work VSXX - 63.2 lbs (-11.8 lbs) (23.0% lighter)
Enkei RS05RR - 51.4 lbs
Front 1-Piece Rotor - 29.6 lbs
Front 2-Piece Rotor - 20.4 lbs (-9.2 lbs) (45.1% lighter)
Rear 1-Piece Rotor - 18.8 lbs
Rear 2-Piece Rotor - 16.2 lbs (-2.6 lbs) (16.0% lighter)
Front Axle Weight Loss: 28.8 lbs
Rear Axle Weight Loss: 28.8 lbs
57.6 LBS TOTAL UNSPRUNG WEIGHT LOSS
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VIDEO CHAPTERS
(0:00) Introduction & Video Overview
(1:26) Upgraded Brake Pads & Rotors
(2:36) Front Rotor & Pad Removal
(3:44) Front Brake Design Comparison
(6:17) Front Rotor & Pad Install
(8:16) Rear Rotor & Pad Removal
(8:47) Rear Brake Design Comparison
(9:13) Rear Rotor & Pad Install
(10:04) Re-setting the Handbrake
(10:29) Brake Fluid Change
(11:14) Final Remarks - Auta a dopravní prostředky
* I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again. You have such good taste and choice in modifications, you clearly do your research, and you’re extremely thorough with your installation videos. I’ve had these parts sitting not getting installed, but thanks to your videos, I’ll be changing that soon! THANKS FOR ALL YOU DO! Your dedication to education is peerless, thanks again!*
Thank you so much 😊 Likewise, I've had these parts sitting for awhile, and it wasn't until I bought the rest of my braking parts did I actually go ahead and install them 👍
@@milanmastracci Any plans to do a differential install? my wavetrac would be grateful to you!
Love how thorough and detailed behind each of your videos are. Understanding why it was used for both OEM and upgrade parts certainly makes the new novice car enthusiast feel much more confident and know what we're talking about. Keep up the good work!
I really wish every install video was this accurate, precise, well filmed in great light conditions, and edited to delete any excess filler, but fast forwarding the actual maintenance work to still see what's going on. 10/10 dude.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you 🔥
Thanks for the video, especially the extra info on the torque specs. Please keep it up!
Great video! Commentary is on point. Thanks for this and keep it up.
We Enjoy watching your channel 👌 Great vibes , We definitely support big time 🥂😎
I am hyped from watching your videos. Bro, you got skillz!
I really love how you explain every little detail that’s what made me subscribe to your channel Milan way back !!!!!!
I appreciate that 🙌 thanks for sticking around
milanmastracci I’m a subscriber since the video how to dilute meguiars products !!!
Great video man, awesome description throughout!
Appreciate it!! Feel free to share the video 👊
Awesome and very thorough video man! Always putting out great content. How have your brake pads been performing with the dust? What made you go with the Yellow pads over the Red or sport versions? Also how do they perform in the cold vs oem? Keep up the content!
Mlan....awesome video as always. Quick question, is the handbrake pulled up when you set the shoes to the smallest size for the rears or should it be released? Wasn't sure abut that bit. Kindly advise,
Looks absolutely insane!!
Love the videos man 💪🏾💪🏾 encourages me to do it
I got EBC Bluestuff with GD rotors and it’s amazing !
This also lighten your wallet and bank account🤘
That it will 😂😭
$1300 lighter!!
Side note: those brake pad backing plates are more for noise than anything else - they prevent brake squeal because they keep pad vibration down. On naked pads you'd need brake quiet which looks like spray paint when applied, and it basically does the same thing.
Nice vid, great info, I'm sure thy will b amazing, thy look fire, I like the weight saving
Hope so! 🙌
good stuff, man. great video! I'm going to do the same brakes on my 04 350Z Touring. can you tell me the specs on your wheels and tires? esp back spacing. thx
Great educational video Doing an upgrade! I like the setup but I'm still on the fence. I bought a used 13' MB E550. I like to try this upgrade but ???
I just had these exact rotors and pads on my 2012 Sport, I'm questioning why i now see the pins sticking out beyond the calipers, only on the back, fronts are flush. Was something done wrong or reversed as to why the pins are sticking out and no longer flush? These have made my Z feel like a new car, my old rotors were pretty warped and shook the steering wheel at high speeds and the feeling in the pedal, it feels so much more solid now. Well worth it.
Love those big boys man. They are awesome.👌
Thanks bro! Love them 🙌
just ordered a full set of these from z1!
off topic can you make a video on spark plugs install for the VHR’s thank you! love your thorough presentations!
Will do! My Z has pretty low mileage but I will when I need to replace them 👍
I watched many Big brakes upgrade but I believe your the only person that talks about the emergency brake set up. Because now my emergency brake is not working but probably because we didn’t the last part.
Adjust the shoes is pretty easy. You'll need a flathead screw driver to enlarge the adjuster inside the rotor hat.
You should do a tutorial on how to replace the differential bushing on the 370z
Second this
Any updates on the Accord engine build?
Did you evenr mention how much all the bolt ons and tune added to your HP on the Z?
Top content bro👏👌❤
Thanks 🔥
i just got these rotors and calipers for my z32, can't wait to install them :)
You're going to love them!
I understood everything up until "re-adjusting the hand break". after you put the new rotor up & calipers. Do you stick a screw driver in that hole and turn it back 5-6 notches or how do you go about it? that part is unclear
Yes, that is how you do it. It isn't a hard process, but getting a screw driver through the adjustment hole on the rotor hat in the correct spot can be a bit tricky.
Milan, how much brake fluid is needed?
Hey champ. Great video 👍
Thanks bro! Glad you enjoyed it 🙌
Soo 1 question from a g35 coupe owner perspective brembo or akebonos ?
I've got an Akebono assembly factory here in my town and I never realized till awhile ago it was high end brakes.
That's sweet! Where about is it located?
@@milanmastracci Elizabethtown, KY. Few minutes from Fort Knox.
Milan! I have a 2014 q60s which is the same body chassis as the g37s coupe. Do I have to trim away the guard? I've read everywhere that my car already has sports brake compatibility because its already big, but idk if the shield has to be cut.. do you know?
Hey Joseph! The only time any of the back heat shields need to be trimmed is if you had the non-sport brakes (slider calipers), as those were designed for a smaller rotor size. If you have a Q60S, you just need to swap rotors, change pads if you like, and you're set.
Hey bud great channel, I want to use car stands to work underneath the car. What do you use I have a 740il 1995 bmw
Thank you Marcelo! 👊 these are the identical stands I have: amzn.to/39EEqun
Quick question, those 285/35’s look really sweet. I’m rocking 255/35/19’s, for them with some wheel upgrades on stock 19” Audi wheels. But they have so much tire going over my wheel. I think it’s because they aren’t low profile. And am debating getting either 245/35, or 235/40’s that are lower profile for the fitment I want, any thoughts?
My wheel specs are 19x8.5 btw. Thank you! Great content once again 🔥
If you can send me an email with pictures, I can help you out better 👍
Do you know if anyone makes lighter rotors for your Mini? Awesome video btw! I’ll e switching my Mini to that same brake fluid when i do my steel braided brake lines
I've seen a couple from time to time, but it might be easier to buy a big brake kit as they usually come with 2 piece rotors.
milanmastracci cool, thank you 🙏
About to buy my Akebono brake kit next week. My G37x weighs a ton. Definitely need help in the braking department
You should notice a BIIIIIG difference 👍
how did the swap go? Did u endup buying a new rotors? did u have to change any other parts to make it work? i also have g37x
could the Akebono pads work well on an OEM disk
Awesome upgrade! I knew it was coming tho lol you’re way of explaining things really help, thanks Milan!
Glad to hear it! 👊
First time viewer here. Are you from Canada by chance?
Hey Billy, I am indeed 👍
I know it's random and not part of this video but I'm gunna ask cuz this is the most recent video 😂. Should you/ shouldn't you paint the underside of your vehicle with bitumen paint?? People's opinions...
Going to give you a "Big Attaboy" for this upgrade!
Big Appreciate ya! 🙌
what size are ur wheels? i want to fit these brakes on rpf1's 18x8.5+40 and idk if they will fit @@milanmastracci
I've got stock brakes (akebono) on my Q50S. do you think that upgrade can be good on it? and are the Z1 rotors really good?
The front rotors are for sure worth it, the rears, not so much because of the little weight savings. Some better rotors, pads and fluid will make a big difference 👍
@@milanmastracci great! Thanks for replying!
ya but, how does this affect the EBD+ABS? If brake grip is much enhanced, will the EBD+ABS systems adjust to it? And, if not, will it set an engine light, if the EBD/ABS ECU identifies a problem, such as deceleration that exceeds that programmed in the algorithm?
Since the ABS system relies on the wheel speed sensors, changing the brakes to lighter 2-piece rotors won't negatively affect the braking system at all, however since the brakes are lighter, the system will actually work better.
@@milanmastracci ya but will the ABS be cutting in more or less often?
Do you know by any chance if this whole set will fit the 2017 QX70?
I really like this upgrade!👍
This will work if you decide to swap the calipers on your car to the Akebono ones.
@@milanmastracci
Thanks👍
Those are dope! A lot of initial cost upfront, but like you said you can just replace the ring down the road. If you have the money it's one of those its pays for itself in couple yrs easy.
Exactly! I priced out other 2 piece rotors too and these ones made the most amount of sense
@@milanmastracci yeah, they're awesome, hear nothing but good things about z1. Do an update if you can later. I heard they're loud. Squeaking? And if they are loud, if you know if the pads and or rotors? Congrats! Love that car.
Hey milan, how are you ? Quick question, So i have an 91’ s13. power steering doesnt seem to work. At first I thought it may have a “power steering delete”. So i checked the ps pump, resoivor, they’re in there. Anything would help. Thanks!
Hey Mark! Doing well, just working away in the garage as much as possible 🙂 So I had a PS leak on my S14 which is very similar to the S13. Check to see the high pressure line from the power steering pump is good. That was the culprit to my issue as it was rusted and the high pressure blew the line. The replacement line was like 80 bucks and worked like a charm. I'd look there first, otherwise there are more lines on the rack. If you can't seem to find the problem, raise your car on jack stands, fill the PS reservoir with fluid, turn the car on, and see where it leaks from. That should do it 👍
milanmastracci thank you so much!!!
That's a great upgrade milan
Thanks Sahith! 👊
Just seeing you align the front brake rotor without you bicep looking like Arnold's shows how much lighter they are!🤣
Do the ebc red stuff brake pads fit on the akebono brake calipers?
Hey Zach, these are Akebono brake calipers. Given you purchased the same pads that I linked in the description, they will fit.
Is there a reason why you only went with sprinkled slotted and not drilled and slotted?
Drilled rotors tend to crack and fail with aggressive use. I no longer will buy those. I will buy J-hook, slotted, sprinkle slotted, or blanks.
Do you have to "bed in" the new pads/rotors with these? I've watched a couple vidoes of guys swapping out Z pads and rotors and no one has mentioned it yet. Maybe it's so obvious it doesn't need mentioning but I'm a super noob at this lol. I'm going to be installing the Z1 sport brake upgrade kit on my 370 soon (rotors pads lines and fluid). It seems like it's going to be a huge pain in my ass...I've done rotors pads and calipers on a 99 GMC Sierra and I've done brake pads and brake lines on a Honda CBR600RR....so I'm not a total noob but it still seems like a huge pain in my ass LMAO
Whenever you change any slip / friction item like your brake pads, your brake rotors, your pads and rotors, your clutch, your flywheel, your pressure plate, or any other kind of the sort, you will need to bed them in to ensure you have the best contact possible. You essentially need to wear them into one another, and if done right, you will notice your friend coefficient will improve greatly! My advice to you is take your time, ensure everything is lubed as outlined in this video, double check your torque specs, ensure the parking brake works once completed, and lastly, have fun with it! 🙌
@@milanmastracci thanks brother will do. Your tutorial videos are amazing. No one even comes close.
Happy to help man! 👊 thank you! I appreciate that ☺️
You said its for the unsprung weight but the mayor improvement is because of reducing the rotational mass
Yes you are right 👍
Hey @milanmastracci , after having now driven with these, what are your impressions of EBC red stuff? Performance and dust levels? I am looking at these for daily and spirited street driving, with no track use. Cheers from Aus 👍🏻
Love them!! Low dust, very good performance, however I haven't tested them on the track yet. I don't suspect they'll be amazing, but for the street, they're killer 💪
Man I really can't wait to do this on my accord lol
Its nuts how much weight you save. Being FWD, if you swap for 2 piece fronts rotors, you'll make more power too 👍
@@milanmastracci what's up with the K series
yes, great video! i watched it all already, 47 seconds after upload
update: fantastic video
Legend!
What do you do with all your old parts?
Depends which ones, but I usually keep them. The big stuff like wheels and tires I'll part ways with.
Should i buy upgraded brake lines?
almost 2 grand for those rotors.. your crazy man!!!
I bought them during the Black Friday sale they had last year and got them for much less than the retail. The crazy thing, is that I called up my local Nissan dealership and they quoted me $1400 for OEM pads and rotors...
Wooooooooow!!!!!!! Thts nuts
@@milanmastracci at least u got a deal, there really nice but sheesh
True that, that much for the rotors.... waste of money
@@andruhanovo6583 . This is his hobby and clearly he can afford it. Maybe he pays for it with his youtube income. I don't see how its a waste of money if they make him happy and don't break his bank account.
Can DOT4 Fluid be used with a DOT3 system?
Yes it can. My 370Z recommends using DOT3 fluid, but I swapped it all out for DOT4 fluid as it is compatible, and an upgrade. I have DOT4 in all of my cars that recommend DOT3.
Bro I just saw your most recent 370 vid, was worried that maybe you fell off but glad to see you're still in the game
Still going at it! 👍
@@milanmastracci woot!! i'll def be referencing these videos for my own installs over here. cheers from texas!!
nice!
Thanks!
Do these brakes handle High Hp 370z for example like 600Hp? I’m Just curious about 370zs
Haha, he hasn’t responded to you,, of course
How much did you pay for the whole kit if you don't mind me asking?
I bought the rotors on sale through Z1, and then the pads and lines from amazon. It ran me about $1500 USD for everything.
Would they last as long as the stock ones?
Probably longer since they're slotted.
@@milanmastracci do you think slotted are a lot better than drilled?
Are drilled ones only for looks or it's still better than only vented?
you are missing the cotter pin on the rear axle.
i use RBF600, not 660. 660 needs changed a lot more often, really only good for a track only car
Yes you're right. I didn't install it yet as I didn't bleed the brakes, nor did I put the Z on the ground to torque the axle nut. I had to remove the hub to swap out my wheel studs. Good eye 👍
Why not drilled and slotted rotors 2 piece z1?
Drilled rotors tend to crack under extreme use. I would recommend slotted, J hook, or blanks if you plan on pushing your car. Other than that, everything else is for show
@@milanmastracci Thank you!
Did you painted the calipers?
They come in 3 different colors red, grey and black. The red color is a $500 increase over the others 2 Z1 motorsports
0:38 the tires alone saved you 5lbs? or did you mean the wheels?
*Wheels and tires setup. The wheels weigh 21 pounds, and the tires weigh 30 pounds, totalling 51 pounds. The Work wheels I was running weighed 56 and 63 pounds each, WITH used non-reinforced tires.
Cool bro
What happen to the mini 😁
Its still here. I worked on it today. I blew out the intercooler coupler on the highway a couple days ago and went from boosted 1.6L performance, to NA 1.6 and maaaaaaan was it slow lol 👍
@@milanmastracci lol i can imagine driving 80hp car
That’s iLL Fam!
DOT 3 and 4 are good for street and track use and don't absorb as much moisture as DOT 5 does.
Couldn't agree with you more!
@@milanmastracci I'm a tech at Honda and used to work at Chrysler and Hyundai too. I swapped out my dot 3 for BG dot 4 in my Lancer and couldn't be happier. Higher boiling point and lasts as long as the dot 3
Next up 8 pound single mass flywheel upgrade
Flywheel delete 😂
60lbs of unsprung weight, great job
🙌
Milan, you should get an RSX Type-S.
Why move backwards in life,
Real talk, I've always loved them! I don't know if the next car I buy is going to be a 2 door though. I only have 2 door cars and need something more practical 👍
The OEM ones look a lot more solid and durable
They are alot heavier, bulkier, and probably able to withstand more abuse/neglect. These new ones are more precise, lighter, capable, yet kinda 'fragile'. When you have both rotors in your hands, even though the 2-piece is lighter, you can tell its a nice unit!
yay more 370z content :D
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Replace the red stuff with Yellow stuff, as the red is crap and barely an upgrade. Orange stuff for serious track use, yellow for light track and fast road use. Replace the nankang with Michelin and you're good to go. Good video, thanks.
Agreed, Orange stuff is best.
@@Corsaconcepts_i do street driving mostly. would yellows be good for me? and would they withstand light track use (a couple of laps)
@@Corsaconcepts_i have a 2010 g37x sedan
Whenever y’all get excited about finding ways to drop 10 or 15 lbs I think about my car that always has like 20 or 30 lbs of stuff in the trunk and back seats that I could easily get rid of but I never do lol
But race car 🏋️♂️
Losing unsprung weight is more valuable than sprung weight.
www.yourmechanic.com/article/what-is-the-difference-between-sprung-weight-and-unsprung-weight
Bible of car mechanism.
They are not cast iron, they are cast steel...
Akebono?
Yessir! That is the company that makes these brake calipers
@@milanmastracci Oh, I'm looking at Akebono ceramic pads for my oem 996, street only. Those 2pc rotors are killer, probably not in my budget tho.
Like #420 🤤🤤🤤
Thank you 😋
that's a shit!! People tell us how thick are these crap new design and how long will last pls?