DIY: Akebono BBK Installation on 03-07 G/Z

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Old Apr 23, 2010 | 09:38 PM
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I'd love to do this, but I'm pretty certain that my winter wheels will prevent me from doing this. Will this fit over the OEM Sedan Sport wheels?

I doubt it will, but would be AWESOME if they did.
 
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Old Apr 30, 2010 | 08:37 PM
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im in the middle of this install now, and found that 2 of the pins were longer than the others. has anyone else ran into this problem? idk what i should do...
 
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Old Apr 30, 2010 | 09:13 PM
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gizmo- do you have the front set only, or the front and backs? You should have 4 longer pins, 2 for each front caliper, and 4 shorter pins, 2 for each of the rear calipers (if you have the rears as well).
 
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Old Apr 30, 2010 | 10:25 PM
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Originally Posted by gizmo134
im in the middle of this install now, and found that 2 of the pins were longer than the others. has anyone else ran into this problem? idk what i should do...
where did you purchase your akebono kit from?
 
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Old Nov 2, 2010 | 02:31 AM
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where can i get this kit.....link please thanks
 
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Old Nov 3, 2010 | 11:36 AM
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I just want the front Calipers/Rotors on my G but i have the 17 Stock Chrome Wheels. Will they fit inside?

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Old Nov 3, 2010 | 01:21 PM
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^ most likely, no.

The inner barrel on some 18's won't even clear it.
 
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Old Nov 3, 2010 | 01:37 PM
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damn , ill jsut go with the Brembos then
 
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Old Nov 3, 2010 | 06:47 PM
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damn , ill jsut go with the Brembos then
Why upgrade brakes before wheels?...

If you are interested in wheels that do clear, look at pics in my profile and let me know if you are interested...
 
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Old Nov 3, 2010 | 06:58 PM
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does anyone sells these kits anymore?
 
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Old Nov 3, 2010 | 11:22 PM
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Originally Posted by OCG35
Why upgrade brakes before wheels?...

If you are interested in wheels that do clear, look at pics in my profile and let me know if you are interested...
i like to keep my car OEM. Plus no money to buy wheels and a BBK, only BBK
 
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Old Nov 5, 2010 | 09:08 PM
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I have couple sets of brackets laying around that I'm trying to get rid of.
 
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Old Nov 22, 2010 | 11:47 PM
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hey i have a question, when using the two person method i should have someone pump the brakes and hold it while i drain the old fluid and have the mc stayed at full? how do i know when to stop draining the fluid and how will i know when the new fluid replaces the old?
 
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Old Jul 6, 2011 | 12:14 AM
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Did you ever end up weighing the OEM brakes?
 
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Old Oct 12, 2011 | 04:21 AM
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I'm using Project U pads but it didn't come with shims. Do I need them and if so where can I get them for these pads. Should they have come with them?
 
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