370Z Sport Brake Upgrade for the 350Z

Overall, the brake temperature data along with the suspension critiques reminded us of several factors when considering a big brake upgrade. Always ensure that you have sufficiently engineered other aspects of the car to suit the upgrade if you truly want to tap the potential benefits that a BBK offers. Tires are perhaps the most important upgrade that must be addressed when considering this or any BBK; without a sufficiently grippy tire, it doesn't matter how well your brakes perform. To this effect, we compliment our set of ADVAN Sports to the fullest as they held up lap after lap without argument.

Suspension setup is also key, as evidenced by our lack of rebound in the rear causing issues; slamming your car to the floor on an overly stiff suspension is clearly detrimental to how fast a car can 'round a track. With these issues taken into consideration, we can't speak more highly of the 370Z/Akebono brake upgrade for any 350Z owner out there looking for big improvements in braking performance. At this time, we don't believe there's a better kit that offers a similar level of price and performance on the market. Even if you don't want to pony up the cash for a new 370Z, know that you can reap the rewards of its braking performance for a relative bargain!

Parts Tested
✓Akebono 4-piston front caliper (370Z Sport Brake package)

Rotor temperatures after two laps on the Bondurant RoadCourse (initial temps all within 125-145 degrees F)

'07 350Z OEM Braking System
(New OE rotors, fresh Hawk pads)
RF: 605 (degrees F), RR: 550 - LF: 460, LR: 445

'07 350Z Upgraded Akebono/370Z Braking System
RF: 315 (degrees F), RR: 290 - LF: 295, LR: 261

'09 370Z with Sport Brake Package
RF: 285 (degrees F), RR: 233 - LF: 292 - LR: 247