My Turn for the Akebono BBK

[05fx35black]

Well everyone , it's time I join the Akebono brake crew, This thread isn't a how to (since there are more qualified people who have already done it) but just me trying to contribute to the IS community. Ill try to leave links prices and such for anyone who is contemplating doing the brake upgrade. Today was day one of packages coming in.
I used, www.car-parts.com to find a salvaged caliper, unfortunately I only found the driver side for a good price the passenger side was readily available but close to msrp price. If you guys have never used car-parts.com I highly suggest it as it connects to junkyards all over the U.S. and Canada. It's really awesome to use because it cross references parts with other cars. That came out to 157.55 shipped.


Next up are the stoptech banjo bolts, ordered from http://store.zeckhausen.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=24_217 they are an authorized dealer for stoptech. 5 bucks a pop plus shipping came to 21 dollars

Well that's all that came in today, I will post more updates when the rest of the goodies come in tomorrow

 

[angryfx]

lovely thanks for the contribution....
I know how you feel wanting to contribute to IS...

 

[Ge0rge]

I will be following this closely. I always wondered about this as an upgrade. Please continue to update, we all appreciate your efforts.

 

[Fire0nic3FX]

Wow I'm jealous:mad.:lol

Can't wait to see these installed!

 

[edmarin]

Wow I'm jealous:mad.:lol

Can't wait to see these installed!

what are you waiting man GO DO IT !!!!!!

 

[05fx35black]

Thanks all! I think the hardest part was sourcing all of the parts which hopefully I can shed some light on that. By the way I'm dead set on painting them a color close to ithica verde (bright ass lambo green) my car is almost completely blacked out, seems like this color combo is starting to be a lil trendy but whatever! Oh my location is Manhattan Kansas not New York! :top:

 

[soonster]

Nice project, doing just fronts? or the complete BBK setup? let the hunting begin!

 

[05fx35black]

Fronts for now, I don't see a real cost to benefit the rear kit right now, now better looking yes! That will have to wait.

---------- Post added at 06:40 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:37 PM ----------

OH yeah for people using a salvaged caliper do you self a favor and grab a rebuild kit too!!! http://www.nissanraceshop.com/product/332191/akebono-caliper-rebuild-seal-370z-front-d1120jl00a

 

[Fire0nic3FX]

Next should be stoptech drilled rotors and pads

---------- Post added at 07:45 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:45 PM ----------

what are you waiting man GO DO IT !!!!!!

Patience young grass hopper :top:

 

[per4m28]

Very nice!!

 

[aiya]

Always loved the way the Akebonos looked. I was thisclose to getting them myself.

 

[la_fx35]

Very nice. May want to replace with some fresh brake fluid too :wink (2):

 

[05fx35black]

So I Noticed there are 2 bleeder screws per caliper, is there a different procedure to bleed these brakes?

 

[soonster]

Yes, I recalled turbocad bleeding and closing the inner then followed by the outer (flashback 2009). The rear setup also has 2 bleeders on each caliper.

 

[05fx35black]

Quick before and after

 

[ocal21]

That's a nice color it will def stick out even more

 

[per4m28]

:top:Thats going to look good!! are decals being put on??

 

[la_fx35]

Quick before and after

What did you use? Hope it's a high temperature caliper paint. Planning to stencil Infiniti back on? You should.

 

[jdTrader]

You guys are going to hate me, but I like the originals

 

[Ge0rge]

You guys are going to hate me, but I like the originals

I'm with you on the original look...