You always post helpful videos, I was able to my hands on some use akebono caliber for a junk yard. Now plan was to rebuild them myself just to be on safe side. I never done something like this before but I have been seeing videos on how to do it. I wanted to get some input on if I should take them to a professional have them do it or save some money and do it myself

@SpeedCultureStudios

3 жыл бұрын

Brakes are an important part. Everyone has to do something for the “first time” at one point or another, but that’s up for you to decide!

I did this BBK on my 16AltimaSL with stock 18 rims. It works.

@SpeedCultureStudios

2 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome!

I did The Big Break as well from Amazon. Do not do not torque down the banjo bolt, I strip that baby out the when I talked it down I had to roll with one old caliber and one new caliper so I had to order another one. That sucks do not torque down the banjo bolt

Besides the looks and improved braking, would stock upgraded rotors and pads be sufficient enough for a tuned q50?

@SpeedCultureStudios

Жыл бұрын

Yes. The non-sport brakes are actually quite good. There is no difference in daily driving between those and the sport brakes.

@life_of_ira

Жыл бұрын

@@SpeedCultureStudios thank you for information!

What pads do you use. I already have the big break cause I’m a hybrid sport. I looked at r1 concepts and powerstop. What do you recommend?

@SpeedCultureStudios

2 жыл бұрын

I use stop tech street pads. They are great.

@MrBashanQ

2 жыл бұрын

@@SpeedCultureStudios okay imma have to find tho. Love your channel by the way. Very helpful

@SpeedCultureStudios

2 жыл бұрын

@@MrBashanQ thanks a lot!

Can i the brake on 18x7.5 sport wheels? and also for the front(raw) it said only work for 2016 and above will it fit for 2014 3.7 one even with sport wheels?

@SpeedCultureStudios

2 жыл бұрын

They’ll fit a 2014 but I don’t know about the wheels you have

@luciusnguyen1386

2 жыл бұрын

@@SpeedCultureStudios is there any option for me to upgrare to a sport caliper brakes?

@overdonelasagna5751

2 жыл бұрын

you'll definitely need spacers. 15mm at least but probably 20mm to be safe for the calipers to clear the spokes

@ElChico96

2 жыл бұрын

@@overdonelasagna5751 I have 19 x 8.5 with existing 10mm wheel spacer, will those specs work for a BBK?

Where you got the beak pads from ??

I was about to spend $2500 on brakes bro nd then boom came ur video out of no where to save me money thank you bruh!

@SpeedCultureStudios

2 жыл бұрын

Excellent!!

Can the big brake kit fit the stock wheels clearance?

@SpeedCultureStudios

2 жыл бұрын

They’ll only clear stock sport wheels

Any update on the soul function braces?

@SpeedCultureStudios

3 жыл бұрын

It’s being filmed! Soul Function is extremely responsive and helpful, I will say that!

Disagree on brake feel. Night and day difference between the stock brakes with red stuff pads, and the 355mm rotors and calipers with red stuff pads. Did swap out the stock hoses for steel braid lines as well.

@SpeedCultureStudios

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, stainless lines and stop tech pads. Maybe your non sport brakes were in poor condition but I had stop tech pads and stainless lines with my non sports for awhile, which I’m sure was an improvement. So the move from that setup to these is minimal. And there’s testing data out there showing stopping distance improvement was negligible. Resistance to brake fade, however, is where the improvement is really made.

Or does it already comes with the break pads

Does it really fit in nonsport 17 inches wheels? Have anyone try this at all for their non sport trim? I really want to upgrade a sport caliper but most of them require 19 inches rim. I can upgrade my rim to 19 but I don't know is it going to cause any damage to my car fender so if this does work on a 17 non-sport wheels I will buy it!

@SpeedCultureStudios

2 жыл бұрын

No you can’t fit them with the 17s. Why would you damage your fender with 19s

For long roads in highways....driving in high speeds , when breaking....the fading effect with stock breaks makes me feel the car really dangerous. For everyday use...no problems. Thanks very much for your channel, if you have a thread in forum with references....I take 🧐😊

Great video however Correct me if I missed it. Did you say this upgrade will work on Base, Standard, Luxe? With 17" standard wheels???

@SpeedCultureStudios

3 жыл бұрын

They work in the car but different wheels are needed to fit the calipers

@sonnychiba8838

3 жыл бұрын

I keep seeing that you can/can't fit them on 18" idk what to do

@SpeedCultureStudios

3 жыл бұрын

@@sonnychiba8838 some 18s fit but depends on the design of the wheel.

@overdonelasagna5751

2 жыл бұрын

@@sonnychiba8838 all 18s will fit but spacers might be necessary for the calipers to clear the spokes

Do you think these would fit the awd models as well

@SpeedCultureStudios

Жыл бұрын

They do yes

The link you put are not the sport breaks tho or am I wrong it looks like the 4 piston breaks?

@SpeedCultureStudios

3 жыл бұрын

They are the sport brakes. Sport brakes are 4 piston

Nice have you ever thought about getting the Rollaface or even big boy Brembos or Stoptech 6 piston front 4 piston rear. I have seen the Rollaface ones very nice and cool plus you get a much bigger surface area for dissipating heat and resisting brake fade.

@TheTruth525

3 жыл бұрын

Rollaface expensive as hell damn near more than Brembos

@SpeedCultureStudios

3 жыл бұрын

I have not considered any braking upgrades beyond this--there really just is not a need for it with this car or for how it is used.

My last thing to do is install my brake lines. That whole bleeding process stinks tho

@SpeedCultureStudios

3 жыл бұрын

Takes a little bit of time for sure but definitely the most important step!

Do they fit q50 luxe 2018 ?

@SpeedCultureStudios

Жыл бұрын

Should yes

Im running powerstop ones only complaint shitty powder coating

@SpeedCultureStudios

3 жыл бұрын

I’d go raw myself and do the work

@lion3014

3 жыл бұрын

@@SpeedCultureStudios i should have they came with that stupid powerstop decal I painted them over with superwrap pretty decent rattle can vinyl it runs alot but has a nice gloss finish

@Sugar0nGr1tZ

2 жыл бұрын

@@lion3014 I picked up the same calipers, I found that the Power stop logo comes off with a cotton swab and lacquer thinner very easily with no damage to the finish. Through on some high temp Akebono decals and was happy with the look.

@patrickjp5727

9 ай бұрын

thinking about getting the powersfop big brakes as well for my g37x coupe awd .. I wonder if they would fit ? thanks

Are you in any of the Facebook groups?

@SpeedCultureStudios

3 жыл бұрын

Yes pretty much all of them

@Missionarychava

3 жыл бұрын

@@SpeedCultureStudios niceee, repping us 3.7s well ❤️🙏🏽

I hit the mountains every weekend so I might benefit from this bbk upgrade

@SpeedCultureStudios

2 жыл бұрын

That is a situation that they would really help in!

New to cars here bro, if I get these big calipers but keep all the stock rotors & wiring etc, is that okay? I saw the whole kit was 1k+

@SpeedCultureStudios

Жыл бұрын

No. You need sport rotors. You can keep the fsctory brake lines but you would need the sport banjo bolts

@Thesneakerfeen17

Жыл бұрын

@@SpeedCultureStudios thanks for responding bro, saw in the description of the Amazon link that they don’t fit the 2015’s. That’s not true right? Since yours is 2015 as well

@SpeedCultureStudios

Жыл бұрын

@@Thesneakerfeen17 Amazon does not see this as an upgrade, so they say it wont fit. They fit

They work I have not had any issue yet, now I need to replace the brake lines that I have in my garage that's been sitting LOL

Do they fit a 2018 Infiniti Q60 3.0?

@trk4363

3 жыл бұрын

With 20 inch wheels

@SpeedCultureStudios

3 жыл бұрын

Should, but offset has to be considered.

@marlonballesteros914

2 жыл бұрын

It’s not about the how big is the wheel, you can easily fit with 19” or even 18” (I think). Offset is the important part. I went with a positive 23mm offset when I did mine. Worse case scenario you can run spacers while getting the proper wheels

Can you recommend us a list with these information

@SpeedCultureStudios

Жыл бұрын

It’s in the description and in the video

Can you link brake rotors

It requires 19" wheel minimum. This is why I havent done this yet, 20x10 wheels comimg soon

@SpeedCultureStudios

3 жыл бұрын

I believe they have fit some 18” wheels but yes having to buy new wheels can delay the upgrade for sure

@RooftopKorean-gc4ig

3 жыл бұрын

They fit some 18” wheels including my g37x/q60 awd coupe 10 spokes without spacers, albeit barely. Here’s a reference for some common wheels or you can also check forums to see if anyone else has tried it. conceptzperformance.com/wiki/index.php/Akebono_Wheel_Clearance

Btw will they fit my g37 coupe journey with 19 rims

@SpeedCultureStudios

3 жыл бұрын

They’ll fit the car but I don’t know what wheels you have

Do they fit with stock wheels?

@Michael98767

3 жыл бұрын

They fit with the stock 19’s not the 17’s

@sonnychiba8838

3 жыл бұрын

You guys think it'll fit 18's ?

@RooftopKorean-gc4ig

3 жыл бұрын

This compilation site has some of the oem wheels included and check the forums if you are unsure: conceptzperformance.com/wiki/index.php/Akebono_Wheel_Clearance

i think z1 motorsports has a kit with everything (choice of pads, rotors, stainless steel lines, and brake fluid) except calipers for a bit over $600. Throw on some rockauto remanufactured calipers and possible bbk for under $1000

@SpeedCultureStudios

2 жыл бұрын

Their standard kit includes some cheap pads but you can upgrade to stoptech pads which are $180 extra. With that, that is exactly the kit described in this video, except free shipping getting rotors from r1 so ends up being a bit cheaper.

bro you look like "Max Verstappen" !!

@SpeedCultureStudios

3 жыл бұрын

Lol I’ve never heard that and I don’t see anything even close to a resemblance but thanks !

Your are a GOD thank youuuuuuu your videos always helpful and you know how to detail shit without missing anything I appreciate you boss🙏🏼

@SpeedCultureStudios

2 жыл бұрын

I'm just glad you found this helpful!

@JR-kh1vv

2 жыл бұрын

@@SpeedCultureStudios question I’m about to buy them from Amazon but I’m wondering if they come with the pins for the brake pads on the picture it doesn’t show it has them only the brackets for pads

@SpeedCultureStudios

2 жыл бұрын

@@JR-kh1vv Mine came with pins, but I would purchase pads separately anyway, which will come with pins and brackets.

@JR-kh1vv

2 жыл бұрын

@@SpeedCultureStudios hey sorry to bother but after upgrading the akebonos if using stock lines and I do the brake pedal with seat thing to not let brake fluid leak will I still have to bleed the brakes?

@SpeedCultureStudios

2 жыл бұрын

@@JR-kh1vv yes because you need to fill the new calipers

I don't care what people say, the Q50 and the Maxima have to be built on the same platform. They look way too similar to not be.

@SpeedCultureStudios

Жыл бұрын

They probably are. Are people saying otherwise lol?

So do I need the medal shims or am I good without them?

@SpeedCultureStudios

2 жыл бұрын

I would suggest getting them

Where is your racing seat? 🤔 lol

@SpeedCultureStudios

3 жыл бұрын

It’s in the garage. I hurt my back a couple of weeks ago so put the stock one back in for a bit. I’ll be hitting the mountains very soon so it’ll be cal in shortly

@SpeedCultureStudios

3 жыл бұрын

@@maxziplock it’s only out temporarily. I think you said to take it out once-not for 6 months. And taking it out had nothing to do with what you said.

Dam bro where was you at with this information a year ago cause I bought them calipers from Amazon …they freaking suck

@SpeedCultureStudios

3 жыл бұрын

What do you mean? They are excellent. No difference from oem.

@82mjoseph

3 жыл бұрын

@@SpeedCultureStudios lol

@SpeedCultureStudios

3 жыл бұрын

@@82mjoseph it wasn’t a joke lol.

Hey bro we need you help man with Carbon bargain there’s a lot people who been burn by this guys the take your steering wheel & don’t answer you delete comments I’m one of of the guy’s the got burned I got all the proof bro I send my wheel February 22 still nothing & he took the payment…..

@SpeedCultureStudios

3 жыл бұрын

Not sure what I can do to help bro. Scammers all over the place!