Z1 2023+ Nissan Z Forged Street Big Brake Upgrade (Front & Rear)

[Thefunk]

Okay yeah, I agree they are not big brakes. But they are track capable brakes. If you look up the fluid temp range for RBF 600 and the Carbotech pads you'll see you're well within temp range. Not sure about what rotors you used though, but even stock one piece rotors are fine around that temp - granted you said those readings were after you pulled off, pit, and chilled in the paddock

While we're on the topic of you can find Castrol SRF within it's two year life span and don't mind the price I'd say consider it for next time!

I also use 2pc rotors with steel lines and master cylinder brace. With the stock rotors, pads, and fluid I experienced brake fade and didn't feel confident braking into corners.

 

[5thZ]

Pretty sure the issue was the pads and fluids for you. No fade on akebono calipers and rotors with xp10/8 and motul 660. Everyone on the 370z forums recommend at a minimum upgrade the pads and fluids

 

[Thefunk]

Pretty sure the issue was the pads and fluids for you. No fade on akebono calipers and rotors with xp10/8 and motul 660. Everyone on the 370z forums recommend at a minimum upgrade the pads and fluids

Oh yeah I agree. The upgrades served me well. Just thinking that if I were to really send it and try to brake as late as possible into the apex I don't know how well the Akebonos will hold up over time. They're track-capable street calipers.

 

[5thZ]

I can see where you're coming from. Have you read up on how larger brakes won't stop you any quicker? They mostly handle heat better. Seems tires help you brake faster than larger brakes. I found that math very interesting (not the actual math, but the results lol)

 

[Thefunk]

I can see where you're coming from. Have you read up on how larger brakes won't stop you any quicker? They mostly handle heat better. Seems tires help you brake faster than larger brakes. I found that math very interesting (not the actual math, but the results lol)

Shoes man the shoes! They matter!

 

[thesilverbullet]

The squeaking sound is gone now. I drove to the Nissan dealership and by the time I got there, no more squeak sound.

The Nissan Dealership did a full brake flush and now everything is back to normal. No need to push the brake pedal all the way down to the floor anymore.

The Nissan dealership was not able to get rid of the warning lights. There was a recall for all new Nissan cars to take into the dealership to replace a bad part. A part that is inside the front bumper and will take 5 HOURS TO REPLACE!! They told me all the warning lights should disappear after they install the recall part. They did say that there is nothing wrong with my Z and all the warning lights are in Yellow color which is NOT life threatening. If your warning lights are in RED color, DO NOT DRIVE OR TOUCH THE CAR!!

Another reason why those warning lights are showing may be due to the ECUTEK tune from Z1 Motorsports. They have not responded back to me yet.

Brakes look good. Did you fix the warning message? Good decision not the do the recall fix - that’s probably the hood poppers. I would love to remove mine.