14"X4 BBK Wilwood's
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Originally Posted by RDaneel
Doc, how can we get in touch with you about BBKs?
1-818-781-7777
Ask for Sherwin
http://www.brakezone.com
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I guess I gotta start posting here more 
If you need specific info your welcome to call me at the shop or email me. I answer emails daily.
Sherwin@BrakeZone.com
If you need specific info your welcome to call me at the shop or email me. I answer emails daily.
Sherwin@BrakeZone.com
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I getting ready for the install and just had to post some before PICS.
I cannot believe the craftsmanship of the parts package here. The pic here is of the rear rotors. Somebody did there homework here. The machine work is first class all the way.
Again I lucked out and found another great vendor like Crawfords.
Doc (Sherwin) This is one install that IM looking forward too!!
I cannot believe the craftsmanship of the parts package here. The pic here is of the rear rotors. Somebody did there homework here. The machine work is first class all the way.
Again I lucked out and found another great vendor like Crawfords.
Doc (Sherwin) This is one install that IM looking forward too!!
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Originally Posted by Docofmind
I guess I gotta start posting here more
If you need specific info your welcome to call me at the shop or email me. I answer emails daily.
Sherwin@BrakeZone.com
If you need specific info your welcome to call me at the shop or email me. I answer emails daily.
Sherwin@BrakeZone.com
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In a world engulfed with competetition, sometimes the only thing that seperates companies from one another is the attention to detail.
If you notice the front lines for example. They are exact duplicates of the OEM lines with all the bracketry. We pay about 5x the price of what regular stainless hoses cost just to keep everything exactly right for a true bolt on affair.
If you would like to read more about this specific kit, you can follow this thread. It is an old GB that we hosted on MY350Z that includes a lot of pictures and great information.
http://my350z.com/forum/showthread.php?t=89557
If you notice the front lines for example. They are exact duplicates of the OEM lines with all the bracketry. We pay about 5x the price of what regular stainless hoses cost just to keep everything exactly right for a true bolt on affair.
If you would like to read more about this specific kit, you can follow this thread. It is an old GB that we hosted on MY350Z that includes a lot of pictures and great information.
http://my350z.com/forum/showthread.php?t=89557
Docofmind, does a BBK actually make the G stop faster(shorter distance)? Is a BBK primarily for track use? If I don't track my G, can I simply get new rotors, lines, and pads to get better (shorter) stopping power? Thanks.
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Originally Posted by amg35
Docofmind, does a BBK actually make the G stop faster(shorter distance)? Is a BBK primarily for track use? If I don't track my G, can I simply get new rotors, lines, and pads to get better (shorter) stopping power? Thanks.
amg35, I responded to your email but I ll respond here to as Im sure there are many members asking the same question.
Long story short, big brakes do not usually make you stop in shorter distances. The brake pad compound and tires are what dictate traction and grip. You can easily lower your stopping distances by upgrading your pads and or tires. What does this do though in the long run? It depends on your driving habits. More aggressive compounds generate more heat. More heat will degrade stock sized components much faster. Meaning you will need to replace your rotors much MUCH more often.
The G35 is a special example because of Nissans negligence from the start. As Im sure you have noticed, the 05 has gotten much larger brakes than the previous years. The older models just have too small of brakes for this car which accelerates the wear and tear on the brake components. When you add larger wheels into the equation, it only makes matters worse
We offer several packages for this specific application just because every driver has different needs. We also offer OEM sized replacement parts for those that just cannot afford the larger set ups.
In my humble opinion, if you were to do any upgrade at all, and money is not as easily available, we have a 13" 4 piston kit that will more than do the job for your vehicle and will offer all the advantages of having a big brake set up for a fraction of the cost. If you also decide at a later time that you would like to upgrade the rear too, we have a 4 piston 13" rear set up to along with it. The beauty of this kit is that you can upgrade the front only, or all 4 at the same time, or the front first and the rear second. The front kit is designed to work in cohesion with the OEM rear brakes and our rear BBK
If you go to http://www.photobucket.com/ and type in album name DOCOFMIND you ll see quite a few pictures of this 4 piston 13" set up. The red RX8, the FX45, silver 350Z has front and rear 13" , and the blue RX8 all have the exact same set up. Keep in mind that all use different piston diameters and hats and brackets but essentially are the same kit. Your kit will be exactly like the silver 350Z kit.
The 14" is the extreme of the extreme. Its got all the performance of the 13" kit with the added bling factor to go along with it.
The beauty of having larger components and the available heat sink is that they are far more effecient and dissipate heat much quicker extending the life of your pads and rotors. Your able to stop shorter with better pedal modulation all while keeping a non abbrassive "street" pad.
