cconklin1

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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

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

Alto101

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.

da mayor

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

Alto101

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

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How much did these brakes cost?

Alto101

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

jnguyen

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

Alto101

I have heard this makes an improvement over stock.

cconklin1

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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....