Z1 Motorsports Akebono Sport Brake Package for all '14+ Q50 & '17+ Q60 models.
Z1 now offers an improved version of this popular Big Brake Kit for less - Learn more.
Z1 offers the complete Akebono Sport Brake Upgrade Package for Q50 & Q60 owners who want to upgrade from their smaller Non-Sport brakes to the much more substantial Akebono Sport Brakes.
Z1 Motorsports Akebono Sport Brake Package for all '14+ Non-Sport Q50's and '17+ Non-Sport Q60's comes standard with all (4) NEW OEM Akebono Calipers with pins, clips and springs, Slotted Rotors, and Centric Posi-Quiet Brake Pads. Each of the standard items are configurable to your needs in addition to the options to add much needed accessories such as lines and fluid.
Choosing the proper pad and rotor configuration relies on your needs. Is your Z/G a daily driver (street only), weekend warrior (street and occasional track use), or race car (track only)? The way this question is answered will determine the necessary pad and rotor configuration.
Brake Calipers
Silver Infiniti calipers come standard with the Sport Package on Infiniti G & Q models. Grey Nissan calipers came standard with the Sport package offered on earlier 370Z's. Red Nissan calipers come standard with the Sport Package on newer 370Z's. Red Infiniti calipers came standard on the Red Sport Infiniti Q60.
Brake Rotors
OEM Nissan blank rotors have flat smooth surfaces to provide the most quiet consistent brake operation under normal driving conditions. Drilled and Slotted rotors offer a more sporty look and improved cooling over blank rotors. Slotted Only rotors provide better cooling than blank rotors and more consistent heat dissipation than drilled and slotted rotors with more subtle styling. Z1 2-piece Drilled and Slotted. & Sprinkle Slotted Rotors provide the same benefits of both styles while also offering a 10lb weight savings PER front rotor and a 5lb weight savings PER rear rotor along with substantially improved cooling meaning you can take up to 30lbs off of this kit by selecting 2-Piece Rotors!
Brake Pads
Centric Posi-Quiet Ceramic brake pads are the recommended choice for most vehicles due to their low dust and good performance. These pads are used for street cars and weekend warriors that choose to swap pads before track days. Hawk HPS 5.0 brake pads "offer more stopping power and get resistance to brake fade, elevating your street car’s performance". Hawk HP Plus brake pads are ideal for track events. On the street the dust and noise output may not be desirable. If you would like a different type of brake pads not listed in the options for this kit, please call in and speak to our sales department who can custom build the kit the way you want it!
Customize your Akebono Brake kit to fit your budget and driving style by choosing the appropriate selections from the options list below:
Installation note: You must either trim, replace or remove the dust shields behind the brake rotor in order to allow for the proper clearance of the larger 14" brake rotors. You may choose to add a complete set of OEM Nissan Dust Shields by selecting from the options list below.
International Customers outside of Canada and the Continental United States are asked to contact the Z1 Motorsports Parts Department to receive a shipping quote based on shipping destination.
If you're unsure which brake pad would best suit your driving style, please see the video below where we discuss the benefits of each pad we offer!
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