Same as using the 05+ non-X / non-brembo brakes.

Okay. FINALLY made time to do the swap. Rear pads were just about toast so I decided to just get it over with

Some background information.
'03 and '04 Sedan, '04 and '05 Sedan X
Front: 11.7-inch X 0.9-inch power-assisted vented disc - 1 piston
Rear: 11.5-inch X 0.6-inch power-assisted vented disc - 1 piston

'05+ Sedan and Coupe, '06 Sedan X
Front: 12.6-inch X 1.1-inch power-assisted vented disc - 2 pistons
Rear: 12.1-inch X .63-inch power-assisted vented disc - 1 piston

Rotor weights/ dia and thickness
06+ NON BREMBO BRAKE SIZE INFO.

Fronts: Rotor 21.5 lbs 12.6" dia 28mm thick (used)

Caliper piston dia. 43mm od / 35mm id x 2 pistons (didn't know which one you need but I'm guessing it's the od). I also rounded up to the nearest mm it was close to 43 and 35 anyway


Rears: Rotor 13 lbs 12": dia. 16mm thick (used)

Caliper piston dia: 38mm od 29.25 mm id.

Onto the pics
Front done: Don't mind the paint, it wears off. lol I also put on the Technafit SS lines all around


Technafit SS line front:


Process of trimming the rear dust shield and view of the Parking brake adjuster (star thingie)


Rear done and view of the vacuum brake bleeder.

 

So far the feel good. I haven't had time to really bed them in. The pedal was solid when the car was off but it got a tad mushy after the 1st break in. If it doesn't firm up soon, I'll rebleed.

Used Valvoline Synpower synthetic dot 3/4 brake fluid.

 

looks good! are you doing this on a sedan or a coupe? i'm guessing it's '03/'04?

 

Well now that's moved out of the sedan section, I'll have to clarify.

03 sedan.

 

Bump as somone had some questions in another thread. Should answer many of them

 

Jeff,

Is it necessary to replace the caliper mounting bracket(s) when upgrading to the 2-piston caliper and larger rotor?

Thanx!

 

No. The calipers are essentially one piece and have the same bolt patterns. Even the OEM coupe Brembos have the same bolt pattern. It's a direct bolt on swap.

You just have to make sure you get the 05+ rotors and pads with your 05+ calipers.

 

Sweet. Thanx for the info; this will be my first mod!

 

Just a note. My stock oem 17" sedan wheels clear these upgraded rotors/calipers just fine. It's of course closer to the spokes but still plenty of room. I'm running 215-55-17 Blizzak WS50s and I had to put these on last weekend.

 

from what i've read, there are still some 05 calipers that are 1 piston in the front. i found some 05 calipers but it doest say how many pistons it is. how can i tell just by looking at pics? also, the rears are the same except for the larger rotors right?

 

The best way it to look at the inside of the caliper and count the pistons. Some 2005s still have the 1 piston (as per my 1st post). the rears have the same caliper body (1 piston) but a different caliper torque member to accomodate the larger rotors the upgraded system uses.

 

Cool mod, might hafta look into this.

 

I did this mod back in late 2005 or early 2006 can't recall the exact timeline. But I only did the front. I've been looking for someone selling the rear's since then, but I haven't seen anyone here or on my350 selling front or rear 05-07 oem brakes. Where did you score yours?

 

thanks for the info jeff. i thought i didnt have to buy rears but now im gonna have to find some. did your stopping distance decrease with this upgrade?

how much did you get your set for? if you dont mind me asking.

 

It's almost impossible to determine if the stopping distances have changed or not. BUT. From data I have read though auto mag tests, the stopping distances for this setup is within 1ft or so of the earlier setup. Not impressive until you realize that 110-111 ft 60-0 is world class. And that this setup does it w/o the massive dust or premature wearing of rotors.

I paid $450 shipped for front/rear calipers, rotors, pads and lines (although I went w/ ss lines during the swap. The rotors and pads were essentially brand new so IMHO it was a great deal to me.

Got them from a nice guy on the Z forum