EOI: Titanium Brake Shims for OEM Akebono (Sport) Brakes
12-22-2009, 08:49 PM
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EOI: Titanium Brake Shims for OEM Akebono (Sport) Brakes
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After coming across this...
after a track session with the Akebono brakes I've been thinking that to keep heat out of the caliper could be through Titanium brake shims.
Version for the OEM 350Z/G35 Bembos:
Titanium is a poor conductor of heat and relatively lightweight given its strength. It is an ideal substance to use for this application.
Z1Auto (manufacturer of the above shims) will consider making these for the Akebono brakes if there is sufficient demand. Therefore, I'm posting this on G37/370Z related webistes to gauge interest only.
I'm doing the Akebono upgrade on my 350Z and hope that a product like this will assist other 350Z/370Z/G37 owners.
After coming across this...
after a track session with the Akebono brakes I've been thinking that to keep heat out of the caliper could be through Titanium brake shims.
Version for the OEM 350Z/G35 Bembos:
Made of 1mm thick titanium, these are a simple and effective way of keeping heat in the rotor where it belongs, and away from the seals in the caliper, as well as away from the fluid. This leads to increased component life (you track guys know how finicky the stock seals can be!), and more consistent performance. Sold in sets of 4 (enough for your front calipers).
Z1Auto (manufacturer of the above shims) will consider making these for the Akebono brakes if there is sufficient demand. Therefore, I'm posting this on G37/370Z related webistes to gauge interest only.
I'm doing the Akebono upgrade on my 350Z and hope that a product like this will assist other 350Z/370Z/G37 owners.
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12-22-2009, 09:12 PM
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Sorry, I should have included that. Rough pricing would be around US$100 (the 350Z versions goes for that price) depending on the amount of material required. That is for 4 to do the front.
Rears can also be done.
Rears can also be done.
12-23-2009, 04:33 PM
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Interested in seeing the outcome.. I don't understand how this improves cooling though.
According to my understanding, it comes in between the pad & rotor? And you're saying placing a material in between those two improves heat transfer from the pad to the rotor?
That's a new one
According to my understanding, it comes in between the pad & rotor? And you're saying placing a material in between those two improves heat transfer from the pad to the rotor?
That's a new one
12-23-2009, 05:06 PM
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Interested in seeing the outcome.. I don't understand how this improves cooling though.
According to my understanding, it comes in between the pad & rotor? And you're saying placing a material in between those two improves heat transfer from the pad to the rotor?
That's a new one
According to my understanding, it comes in between the pad & rotor? And you're saying placing a material in between those two improves heat transfer from the pad to the rotor?
That's a new one
Shims go behind the pad, not on the friction surface.
12-23-2009, 05:11 PM
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Brake shims are thin layers of rubber or metal that fit between the brake pads and the rotors to correct small imperfections that cause brake noise.
12-23-2009, 05:20 PM
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Using Ti shims in between brake pad backing plate and piston interface is a common fix to prevent boiling the brake fluid. This mod isn't necessary unless you plan to track often. Ti Shims + motul RBF600/ATE super blue + 2 piece rotors + track pads should give you a great setup for the track.
12-23-2009, 05:33 PM
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Using Ti shims in between brake pad backing plate and piston interface is a common fix to prevent boiling the brake fluid. This mod isn't necessary unless you plan to track often. Ti Shims + motul RBF600/ATE super blue + 2 piece rotors + track pads should give you a great setup for the track.
I know several local sedan guys who track and have upgraded to G37/370Z Akebonos on driver. I will point them this way because they may be interested.
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