350z Brakes

[Castor Troy]

does anybody know if the front & rear brake calipers are anything specail ? anybody convert their s30 ?

[2003z]

single piston front, single piston rear, nothing special, other than the brembos. same as on other nissans. don't know of anyone who has swapped them.

[Castor Troy]

i was thinking z33 was something special, guess not.

[johnc]

For 2006 they are double piston front, single piston rear. Not sure what it would take to adapt them, but you would be better off running PBR aluminum calipers if you want the sliding block style or Outlaws, Wilwood, etc. if you want the solid block style.

[2003z]

of course, even the base 350z brakes from the 03 do a fine job of stopping the car, so maybe they don't look special, but I think they would do a great job on a 2200 lb car.

[johnc]

of course, even the base 350z brakes from the 03 do a fine job of stopping the car

 

I agree. Even for track duty the sliding block calipers and stock rotors do great if you upgrade the fluid and pads. But if you read the threads on my350Z.com you'd think the 350Z had 240Z brakes and a $5,000 BBK upgrade is a mandatory safety item.

[2003z]

But if you read the threads on my350Z.com you'd think the 350Z had 240Z brakes and a $5,000 BBK upgrade is a mandatory safety item.

Isn't that the truth!!! (Of course, I upgraded the brakes on my C6 to Z06 brakes, but I admit, it was just for looks,and because it was only $1200)