2009 G37X coupe brake upgrade to factory akenbono's?

cconklin1 · 08-15-2009, 09:10 AM

Alright, I have an x coupe and as most of you know it has the puny brake system. What I want to know is if anyone here has upgraded their X coupe to a better braking system, akebono or otherwise. If so, did you notice a big difference and where there any issues because of the all wheel drive? And before, I get flamed, I DID do a search and came up dry. Any help is appreciated in making this decision...
Best,
chris

G37Sam · 08-15-2009, 09:56 AM

Yup I believe Alto bought the Sports brakes and will install them soon, you can PM him for more info

Alto101 · 08-15-2009, 10:27 AM

I have the Akenbono kit sitting in my garage right now. I am going to get the new calipers powder coated before I have it installed. I have a G37x sedan but I do not think there is any difference between the sedan and coupe as far as the brakes are concerned.

I also changed my stock 17" wheels with all season tires to 19" with summer tires and I have to say the braking performance is 100% better even with the tiny OEM brakes

If you are running OEM all season tires that is something that you might consider as well.

Once I get the akenbono kit installed I will post pictures as well as an update on the brake performance. Let me know if you have any more questions.

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Originally Posted by cconklin1

Alright, I have an x coupe and as most of you know it has the puny brake system. What I want to know is if anyone here has upgraded their X coupe to a better braking system, akebono or otherwise. If so, did you notice a big difference and where there any issues because of the all wheel drive? And before, I get flamed, I DID do a search and came up dry. Any help is appreciated in making this decision...
Best,
chris

da mayor · 08-15-2009, 10:31 AM

plenty of members upgraded to the akebonos and has helped a lot. just make sure you have wheels that will clear the calipers

Alto101 · 08-15-2009, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by da mayor

plenty of members upgraded to the akebonos and has helped a lot. just make sure you have wheels that will clear the calipers

Good point, that is why I got the 19's so quickly. The 17's on the sedan definitely will not clear the calipers but I have been told that 18's or bigger will be fine.

2009G37 · 08-15-2009, 01:06 PM

How much did these brakes cost?

Alto101 · 08-15-2009, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 2009G37

How much did these brakes cost?

http://conceptzperformance.com/Cart/...574.138.26.228

jnguyen · 08-15-2009, 01:20 PM

Might be cheaper on Everythingg35.com because it comes with motul rbf300 brake fluid too

Alto101 · 08-15-2009, 01:23 PM

I have heard this makes an improvement over stock.

cconklin1 · 08-15-2009, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Alto101

I have heard this makes an improvement over stock.

Yeah, since the brakes are already off I would do the SS lines as well. I, too, was looking at having them powder coated before an install, but am hesitant about tearing up a new coupe when no one else has doen it first! I just KNOW there will be something different between the coupe and sedan, I just KNOW it!
I admit, in this instance I wish to be a "follower" instead of a "leader"!

I did have good luck when I opened up my steering column and saw I was pre-wired for paddle shifters though....
Now, if I can just figure out the damn offset of these wheels....

08-15-2009, 09:10 AM	#1
cconklin1 Registered User Trader Score: (2) Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 29	2009 G37X coupe brake upgrade to factory akenbono's? Alright, I have an x coupe and as most of you know it has the puny brake system. What I want to know is if anyone here has upgraded their X coupe to a better braking system, akebono or otherwise. If so, did you notice a big difference and where there any issues because of the all wheel drive? And before, I get flamed, I DID do a search and came up dry. Any help is appreciated in making this decision... Best, chris

08-15-2009, 09:56 AM	#2
G37Sam Administrator 2008 Infiniti G37 Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: UAE Posts: 6,613	Yup I believe Alto bought the Sports brakes and will install them soon, you can PM him for more info __________________ '08 AG G37S 5AT \| Fully Loaded \| Tint \| Clear Bra \| FI CF Catback \| PC Rims \| BB's V2 GK \| Eibach Pro Kit \| Painted Grille \| 4x20mm H&R Spacers \| Stillen 3rd Gen Intakes \| FI Non-Res Test Pipes \| Customized Fox Resonators \| FR:245/40 RR:275/35 \| UR Crank Pulley \| PIAA Fogs \| Debadged & Valenced \| Painted Headlights Before you post: - Check out this lovely feature! - Read our Guidelines - Read the forum rules - Learn how to post Getting lost in this place? \| Want to become premier? \| Want to mod but don't know where to start? \| Need specs of OEM wheels? \| Got G? Check In! \| We know what a G looks like, what do you look like? \| Classic post? Post it up

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da mayor Registered User Trader Score: (2) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Kenny at Infiniti of Massapequa Posts: 2,841	plenty of members upgraded to the akebonos and has helped a lot. just make sure you have wheels that will clear the calipers __________________ [kennychan@infinitiofmassapequa.com][VinnyTenRacing.Com][GT-Spec][RavSpec]

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08-15-2009, 01:23 PM	#9
Alto101 Premier Member Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 49	Don't forget the SS brake lines I have heard this makes an improvement over stock.

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2009G37 Registered User Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 201	How much did these brakes cost?

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