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

[Landon]

Anyone bought this street big brake upgrade from Z1 Motorsports:

https://www.z1motorsports.com/all-s...big-brake-upgrade-front-and-rear-p-43420.html


Is this brake set any good?

 

[AlanZ]

Those look like akebonos. Do you have a sport model or performance model ? If you have a sport model, I would say those are good upgrade.

 

[Landon]

Those look like akebonos. Do you have a sport model or performance model ? If you have a sport model, I would say those are good upgrade.

I have the Sport model. I am looking forward to installing the big brake kit and how they look.

 

[AlanZ]

Those seem like best bang for your buck. What color are you thinking?

 

[FSUZ33]

They're Perf/Proto Akebonos with the Z1 logo. Solid choice. You'll be gaining 1.4" of diameter in the front and 1.7" rear. Along with the increased pad surface you'll be happy with the upgrade.

Making sure you caught this:

Brake Lines or Banjo Bolts - Choose to add stainless steel brake lines or banjo bolts to your order. Short banjo bolts are used when converting your braking system from stock non-Sport brake calipers to larger Z1 Street Brake Calipers. The banjo bolt originally used on your car is too long and will not seal properly making this bolt the missing link between your Non-Sport Brake Lines and the Street Caliper Upgrade. Included with this selection is a complete set with crush washers. *One of these two options is mandatory for installation. If you do not already have stainless steel brake lines on your car, you will need to purchase one of these options to complete your brake kit.

 

[Landon]

Those seem like best bang for your buck. What color are you thinking?

All 3 colors are very nice looking. But I am going to get the yellow color. My Z is black and I think the black and yellow combination is the way to go.

 

[Landon]

They're Perf/Proto Akebonos with the Z1 logo. Solid choice. You'll be gaining 1.4" of diameter in the front and 1.7" rear. Along with the increased pad surface you'll be happy with the upgrade.

Making sure you caught this:

Brake Lines or Banjo Bolts - Choose to add stainless steel brake lines or banjo bolts to your order. Short banjo bolts are used when converting your braking system from stock non-Sport brake calipers to larger Z1 Street Brake Calipers. The banjo bolt originally used on your car is too long and will not seal properly making this bolt the missing link between your Non-Sport Brake Lines and the Street Caliper Upgrade. Included with this selection is a complete set with crush washers. *One of these two options is mandatory for installation. If you do not already have stainless steel brake lines on your car, you will need to purchase one of these options to complete your brake kit.

I did not see that! Which one do I need to get or do I need to buy both? Where can I order the Brake Lines and Banjo Bolt online?

So I need to get the brake lines that are stainless steel is what I am understanding. But they don't tell you the size or correct length. Same thing for the Banjo Bolts, no correct size for the Z.

 

[Bungle]

I have the Sport model. I am looking forward to installing the big brake kit and how they look.

Please share the install process. Was it an easy one? Were there any required modifications? Did new rotors and brakes fit the stock wheels?
I also have a Sport model and was thinking of this brake upgrade.
Good luck with the install. Hope to see your updates and comments on the install. Share some pictures, too!

 

[FSUZ33]

The drop-down selections on the right give you the option to select banjo bolts or new brake lines.
You'll only need one of those.

They also say:
Installation note: You must either, trim, remove, or replace the dust shields behind the brake rotor in order to get the proper clearance of the larger 14" brake rotors and calipers. OEM Dust Shields designed for factory sport brakes are also available in the product options and negate the need for any modifications to the OEM dust shields.

You can also add dust shields (hidden under the "Extras" drop-down in the pic below. They're $480. May be a hassle to trim the current shields, but shouldn't cause problems. $480 vs trimming; personally, I'd trim.

 

[Landon]

The drop-down selections on the right give you the option to select banjo bolts or new brake lines.
You'll only need one of those.

They also say:
Installation note: You must either, trim, remove, or replace the dust shields behind the brake rotor in order to get the proper clearance of the larger 14" brake rotors and calipers. OEM Dust Shields designed for factory sport brakes are also available in the product options and negate the need for any modifications to the OEM dust shields.

You can also add dust shields (hidden under the "Extras" drop-down in the pic below. They're $480. May be a hassle to trim the current shields, but shouldn't cause problems. $480 vs trimming; personally, I'd trim.

Too late to do the drop down because my order is on the way to me. I just need the correct size of the banjo bolts. They don't provide the correct size within their website. I sent them an email for the correct size of the banjo bolts so I can visit my local store to buy them.

I am guessing the short banjo bolt is this size:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1930344675...Gzr1J8feHsQ25odCnUSAzv6g==|tkp:Bk9SR56el9jPZQ

 

[FSUZ33]

Addition to my last post: Based on their verbiage the +$480 adds another set of Sport shields, so you'll pay an additional $480 and still have to modify either the ones currently on the car or the new ones.

 

[FSUZ33]

That one's M10 x 1.25. The one on Z1's website says M10 x 1.0. 100% you don't want to start the wrong thread into one of those calipers.

Looks like Z1's got the banjo bolts at $4 ea and the crush washers at $1 ea. For $20, and the fact that the wrong thing could ruin a caliper(s) and/or cause a brake failure, I'd call Z1 and assure myself I'm getting the right stuff.

 

[AlanZ]

All 3 colors are very nice looking. But I am going to get the yellow color. My Z is black and I think the black and yellow combination is the way to go.

I totally agree! I think yellow looks amazing with black. Please post pictures for other sport members to see!