I was trying to get some feedback on aftermarket calipers. I have an 2003 G35 Sedan. I need to replace the rotors, pads and calipers. I want to go with the 05 set up with the dual piston fronts and the largers rotors. I am looking to the aftermarket to do this since I dont really feel great about buying used parts from an 05.

I have searched the forum and I havent found much in lines of recommendation for calipers. There is a ton of info on rotors but not much on calipers. I dont need a BBK.

Any recommendations?

 

Just upgrade to oem brembos or akebonos.. Calipers can be rebuilt pretty cheap.. Aftermarket bbk's are a waste of money unless u track your car hard..

 

So you don't create yourself a nightmare stay with the '03 calipers and upgrade your rotors with DBAs and HAWK HPS pads. Do the HAWK bed in process so you'll enjoy 30% better stopping ability (Search) and almost zero brake dust. You could ask your Infiniti parts manager if changing to '05 rotors w/b possible but I doubt he's knowledgeable enough to know. Line pressure, brake lines could all be different?
Gary

 

I replaced three of my calipers with reman A1-Cardone from RockAuto.com. I did receive one defective unit (kept leaking at banjo bolt), but RockAuto took care of that for me very quickly. I've been pretty happy with them and they're just rebuilt OEM parts.

However, the one major gripe I have with them is they aren't re-painted with the same type of paint out of the factory. So, all three of my replaced calipers are rusted (surface) to crap while my original caliper is still rust free. You might want to keep that mind if you're **** about how your car looks.

 

This...^...is easy to fix! Everyone sells paint that will stop rust, most difficult part will be removing your wheels! OE rotor caps get rusty too, look way better if painted!
Gary

 

I'd go 05+

https://g35driver.com/forums/brakes-...ar-brakes.html

You could go brembos (okay) but the Akebonos feature heavy as hell 1pc rotors.

 

Thanks for the replies. I read that the 05 will bolt right up on the 03 sedans. So I really want to go that route, plus I like the slightly bigger rotors. What is a good price to pay for 05 calipers? Are the M35/45s, Maximas and Altimas of the same year compatible? Sorry for all the questions.

 

This is in the classifieds right now: https://g35driver.com/forums/brakes/...plete-set.html

Nice to see someone local (kinda) on the boards.

 

What's your price range?

 

I know it can be fixed, but I was just hoping they would have done it for me. I'm honestly to lazy to go through all that work! lol.

 

This ain't getting you any cool points here oh no.

 

lol, I know! But, after changing my rotors, three calipers, brake pads, replacing radiator, timing chain, and tracking down why my car has been running lean. Rusty looking calipers is WAY down on my list of priorities, lol.