Q50 BBK Akebono Brake Upgrade | COMPLETE Installation Process!
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- Опубликовано: 12 фев 2021
- Follow along to see the process of upgrading the non-sport Q50 braking system to the Akebono big brake calipers and R1 drilled and slotted rotors!
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Finally did this on my G!! Thanks again for the video. Now to bleed the breaks and prep the new rotors!!
Bout to do the same just got the calipers, still waiting on the rotors & pads.. We’re grateful for the brake down makes it much easier to do it ourselves.. I’ve learned a lot just by watching your Channel. Thank You 🙏🏽
I appreciate you following along! Good luck on your project!
Dealer wanted $462 for rear brake pad replacement, with rotor resurfacing.
I am still offended considering how "cheap" replacements are and just how "easy" this is to do yourself!!
Thanks man for the video.
Excellent, made it look relatively easy.
Thanks for the very clear instructions.
Thanks for watching!!
yes using the rod to depress the pedal is super helpful as it closes the system off. If you are quick enough you can minimize the mess however. Looking good man.
instaBlaster
Your killing it man I love it cant wait to see your driving review
Coming soon!
Good job, looks great on as much as they did off!
Thank you!!
Thank you for uploading for us viewers you're awesome
Thank you! I hope it is helpful to everyone!
Makes me wanna do mines now lol but i need to get coilover first. looks good!
Bravo, good job! The breaker bar against the brake pedal is always worth the 90 seconds it takes to do it, IMO. I don't know why people hit a thumbs down? Trolls I guess.
Yeah it would have been easy enough to do. I swear there are people that just jump on to leave the thumbs down and dont actually even watch the video. Is what it is I guess.
Doing this rn, for those who don’t want to cut the dust shield, you can just bend the lip back and flat with pliers.👍
Edit for the fronts.
Noice. So glad you went with the blue. Looks sharp brother!
I’m glad too! It was the right choice, especially with the wheel color! Can’t wait for you guys to see it in the daylight!
Nice man! Looking good!
Thank you, sir!
The blue is always a nice color, pops behind that wheel
I love it! Looks better than I could have hoped for
Man it's nice to see car guys actually getting their hands dirty. The rotor upgrade with the painted calipers is spot on.
Thank you!!
You always have great content bro. Truly appreciate the upload as usual. Stay safe homie
I appreciate the kind words!
Thank you for the video. I am about to install mine by myself. Shop charging $1000 😮😮
5:40, the guy she tells you not to worry about 😂
Hahaha
AWesome, now on the road we go. Oh, Drive pass a store window & video tape the wheels while u pass. Stay Safe, Be Safe!!!!
Good idea! I’ll do that if I can remember downtown!
I think am going with the base model caliper if I can't get rid of this noise with my akebono calipers.
For the R1 rotors the front are 355mm and the back are 350mm correct?
Nice man
Thanks!!
What is the spec of your 19" tire? and rims?
Hey question that extra hole on the front rotors what is that used for? My Q60rs has a bolt there that’s getting in the way of my wheels can I take that off? Thank you!
What are the sport caliper torque spec for front and back and i cant find it online 😢
I sent a couple small stickers for the table and that color combo is how mine will look when my new wheels get here.
Heck yeah man!! Thanks!
And looking forward to seeing that combo!
Can you link the break pads
I would love to see a list of the tools you use for working on your cars
Basically if you have a full socket set and a couple sets of wrenches and an impact gun, you can almost do anything! Wire cutters and a pair of pliers is useful too and of course screw drivers. I have a few specialty tools, but you’d be amazed at what you can do with the basics!
How hard do you think it would be to remove the dust shield and put one that fits the 14 inch rotors
Not too hard if you’re used to doing some work like that
Sorry if you said already but what size wheels do you have ?
Ur videos help me a lot man 😮💨 thanks for everything, I just got a quick question, can u link where u bought the rotors? Or the model/name, thanks fam …
Glad to hear that! Rotors are from r1 concepts
Hey my 2018 q50 3.0 awd has stock 18s. Will they fit those brakes, or need a spacer ( what size?)
There are 18s that will clear the big brakes but I can’t say if the factory Q50 18s will. I suspect not.
I got the fronts in rn I plan on doing rears later would I have to bleed all 4 calipers or just the front 2 which I change?
You could probably get away with doing just the rears, but might be a good idea to do them all. You’ll know when you test them out!
The Akb calipers fit on any Q50 right? Cuz I want to do it on my 2018 Infiniti Q50 luxe.
And do I have to get new brake lines?
Sorry I missed this. Yes you should be able to use them and you don't need new brake lines necessarily, but you will need new banjo bolts.
Couldn’t even get the caliper bolts off. Super tricky my driver did not do crap. Super tight spaces. Had to take to shop😢
Air impact helps!
I have the Z26 streetwarrior rotors for my q50. Stock brake calipers right now. Do you know if I can just put the Akebono calipers in? Or do I need a different rotor?
You need sport rotors. They are much larger.
Lookout 'Speed Culture Studio' what is the paint color from DupliColor like the actual pAint code, I know it's a GM color but what is the actual name of it.
I believe I showed it in the video where I actually painted the calipers. It's something like Bahama Blue Metallic. Yes-confirmed. T401
Do u have to get the bigger rotors for the calipers or will the old rotors work fine ?
Yes you need the larger sport rotors
So I have the same brake pads except my don’t have the metals shims. What’s the difference?
I explain it in the video. The metal shims help distribute the pressure on the back of the pad and help prevent flex which allows for more even braking, especially when the brakes get hot
Where’d you get your brakes?
The guy who disliked the video lives upside down 😘 love the video i have bbk (sourced) waiting on brake pads !
Nice! Yeah I’m not sure who could dislike it lol. It’s just a how to lol.
Can I use the regular brake lines that’s equipped with the original calipers with the akebonos or do I have to replace the brake lines When I do the switch
You can, you just need the shorter banjo bolts.
Nice job. Can I go without using SD lines?
You can. If you keep factory lines then you’ll need to order the shorter banjo bolts from z1
Question, I have q50 3.7L 2014, and I want to keep my 2 piston non-sport calipers. But will the caliper still mount to assembly if I get these rotors? I noticed the rotors are significantly larger than the OEM ones and I'm just afraid of buying them.. cutting the dust shield.. and the calipers wont reach the two 7/8 (19mm i believe?) bolts that hold the calipers in place. If that's the case, then I'm going to have to go with OEM rotors as well till i save up for a big change
Sport calipers require sport rotors. Can't mix and match.
Quick question. What brand rotors did you go with?
R1
Have a quick question; Did you have to upgrade anything else in your brake system before/after this installation? (Brake Pump, Master Cylinder Booster, etc.) I am looking into definitely upgrading my brakes but wanna make sure everything else is good to go beforehand. Thanks for a very informative video!
No, just rotors and you’ll need the sport banjo bolts but if you just get stainless lines for $100 while doing the conversion you’ll get the correct bolts
@@SpeedCultureStudios Schweet thanks man
Great vod!!! Question: what was the torque spec (ft ib) for the rear break calipers?
Thanks for checking it out! I can't recall the torque spec off the top of my head.
@@SpeedCultureStudios no worries I was able to find them . appreciate you Salute
Have you had any issues with rain/snow ruining anything with cutting the dust shields?
No problems.
Can drop a link for the rotors there tons on Amazon I’m confused lol
Hey, so I replaced the pads with my q50 a few days ago. I barely get to drive since I’m in the city now and my job isn’t far down the road, but I’ve noticed it’s quite a long experience to try and make my Centric Posi Quiets stop squeaking horribly. Maybe I’ve missed something?
My thought is, maybe I didn’t clean the rotors enough from debri, or the pads came with a metal back piece that I should’ve removed?
Maybe need to put more miles on them. Are they an aggressive pad or oem?
@@SpeedCultureStudios no, they’re similar to OEM. But they’re Ceramics. Seems like I’ve knocked out most of the noise, but like you’ve stated I seem to need more miles done. Squeaking noise only seems to come out when pressing down on the brake pedal slightly harder and at speeds slower than 20. It’s all a time game. Thankfully, I’m off today!
Hey super late comment Ik this video was posted over a year ago, but did you need wheel spacers for the wheel to clear if so what size ?
Not with the forgestars but I did put a 3mm spacer up front for perfect fitment
Link on where I can get this part for Infiniti g35x
just google it bro
Which R1 rotors did you use? I wonder if their brakes pads are any good. They have 30% off right now. I just bought the raw sport calipers, I’ll paint myself. Thanks!
Rotors are decent. Don’t recommend their pads
@@SpeedCultureStudios any other rotor suggestions? Did you get their e line or the more expensive one? Thanks
@@corycooper4955 e line is fine. geomet is just a different coating that you will not even notice a benefit from.
It is works with the q50 3.5 hybrid RWD too?
I’m sure
Learned more here than 5 years of college
lol thanks for watching!
I’m planning to buy Rays Gram lights 57DR, 19x9.5 with +35 offset, would this fit BBK? Thanks 🙏
I think they do, but if not they might just take a little spacers which you should have room for
Hey I also bought r1 concepts, dumb question how do you tell the rears and fronts apart ?
Fronts are bigger and the rear hub sticks out much further
@@SpeedCultureStudios appreciate it brother, love the video ☝️❤️
Well these work for the 2014 3.7 base ?
Yes, but you’ll need wheels and rotors to fit
Would this fit 2014 q50 base?
That’s what this car is. Just need all the right parts
Although I did not see you change the wheel studs would you recommend with this non-sport to sport upgrade?
No. There are no difference in the wheel studs, so there would be no reason to change them. The difference between the non-sport and sport braking setup is caliper and rotor only. Now, if your wheels do not clear the larger calipers and you need to run wheel spacers more than 10-12mm, you will need longer studs.
@@SpeedCultureStudios thank you for the feedback
Quick question do i need to get the stainless steel brake lines or can i just get the banjo bolts by itself?
You can just get the banjos
Is that really okay to cut the dust shield?
Yes. It’s necessary to do the conversion. Some people remove the entire shield. I would not donthat
Are those brake pads good ? I’m indecisive about which brake pads to get since I hit the canyons a lot
They’ve been quite good!
@@SpeedCultureStudios do they come with metal shims ?
Did you have to change master cylinder or add a proporcional valve etc..
Every step was in the video
@@SpeedCultureStudios something are missing on videos especially on brake system.
@@edgardoarroyo7418 but if anything was required with the master cylinder, it would have been included in the video.
Do they still have these in plain & not red so we can choose our own color?
Yes. Check out the link in the bio of my IG page
Hey man quick question. Will I need bigger wheels/tires for the rotors and calipers to fit properly or am I good with oem wheels?
Non sport wheels will not clear the brakes
@@SpeedCultureStudios thanks for the quick response! Have a good labor day brotha
Yes 18"
Amazon says it doesn't fit a 2015 q50 premium
Because they aren’t for a premium. Amazon doesn’t consider them an upgrade.
Where did you get the new rotors from?
Sorry, I only briefly mentioned it in this video at 10:50, but they are R1 Concepts. I did not link them because they were out of stock at the time. Have a video from when they came in I believe with other brake upgrade components. They are linked in that video.
Hey SC!! I followed your install for the BBK, and everything was great until I had to mount up the rear calipers. Seems like the oem bolts are a bit too big. They begin to thread but stop about 1/4 of the way in. I remember you said you can use the same hardware, and I even went to the Infiniti dealership to check if there's a different size bolt, but they said both the sport model and the Luxe Base use the same caliper mounting bolts. I am returning the rear calipers to Amazon. The fronts have no problem threading with the oem bolts.. So I'm guessing these rear calipers where threaded incorrectly... Have you heard of anyone else with this issue? Thanks!!
No I have not heard of that problem. It’s weird that they would be different. Definitely return/exchange them.
I’m having this issue right now with the akebono upgrade to my 2016 370. All 4 mounting bolts for rear calipers wouldn’t thread through completely so I used some wd-40 and forced them in the last bit and then cleaned out the shards lol. Putting them on soon and they should be good.
@@ReaperRamsy I hope you never have to take them off again.
@@SpeedCultureStudios Ha! I know right! Before mounting I’m threading the bolts in and out might even hit it with a chaser to be sure.
Will install with anti-seize. Thanks for the video man
Do I have to change my banjo bolts cos the factor one was too long and I stripped the caliper
Yes you need correct banjo bolts
Thanks mate
Are the z1 front caliper mounting bolt slightly bigger than oem mounting bolts? My oem just goes through without threading. Got the calipers from Amazon
No should be the same size. Make sure you’re installing the caliper correctly.
@@SpeedCultureStudios all the other calipers mounted just fine with the oem bolts with the exemption of one. The oem bolt seemed smaller on that one caliper. Hopefully it’s not defective
@@macturbo1z754 well ask the seller but that seems very strange
Did you need to buy the caliper mounting bolts or were the stocks good?
Someone told me to get new ones so I did, but they were not actually needed
@@SpeedCultureStudios thank you man, I went ahead and ordered some as well, I’ve subbed since you had around 5k, congratulations on the 20k here soon!
Hey bud, I need your help. I currently have a 2014 q50. I was watching this video and was trying to install the same sport calipers and bought Goodridge steel brake lines but I ran in to a big problem. The steel line doesn't connect to the back of the calipers Like the lines you have. The lines fits to old steel piece the calipers came with. I broke those line thinking that it's just a straight fit. What should I do?
Did you get the calipers from a G?
@Speed Culture Studios Hey brother, i figured it out. The calipers were from a q50 sport. It wasn't the calipers. Instead, it was the brand of brake line I've ordered. The Goodridge line only connects to the old system. I ordered the concept Z line just like yours, and that will solve the problem. Thanks for replying, brother. Stay safe
Dang i thought the sports would increase stopping distance over the non sport. How could i increase that in the future ?
They improve resistance the brake fade not really stopping distance. Improved stopping distance can be had with better tires, lighter wheels, lighter weight vehicle overall
what size wheel spacers you go with??
I think input 3 or 5mm spacers up front just to push the tire more flush.
Hey, Speedculture, how have these rotors performed since you installed them?
Have you experienced any cracking on the drilled holes or any rust in the slots?
I’ve never had any trouble with drilled rotors ever.
@SpeedCultureStudios
Thank you.
Also, I'm not sure if you purchased these on the Z1 Motorsports website. Are these rotors the Z1 Akebono brand or are these the BBK performance brand? And would you recommend the Z1 brand rotors?
Are you getting any brake noise when breaking or backing up..my q50s is making noise I have new rotors and pads any idea thanks
Some pads can be noisy. I'd try different pads and/or update the shims before swaping calipers. If you go base model calipers you'll need all new rotors, so try the other things first.
@@SpeedCultureStudios Did you get any noise with the base model caliper & pads?
How's your set up holding up any noises?
@@thesonofalivinggod6782 no but I don’t have any noise with the akebonos either
Can you post a link to the rotors?
They were not available at last check
did the old rear caliper mounting bolts fit just fine on the new calipers?
Yes they did. I purchased new hardware because someone had mentioned the bolts didn't fit, so I used all new stuff. However, the factory bolts did fit for me.
@@SpeedCultureStudios what about the fronts, will I need any new hardware for mounting the calipers??
@@redgoyabean just check out the video. It’s all in there
@@SpeedCultureStudios ok
How did you get them that color? I'm going to the link. But they only come in Red. BTW video is straight 🔥
They are painted. Just check back to my previous videos. Whole prep and paint video
@@SpeedCultureStudios you're the man! Thanks
Did you need spacers?
No. I put 3mm spacer in though just to make myself feel better
Front brake pads are the same size of the rear brake pads ?
Hard to recall off the top of my head now, but no I do not think they are the same
@@SpeedCultureStudios okay thank you so much, because I was looking for a set of pads of an specific brand but I didn’t find for the front just for rear
Hey man just wondering if the stock brake lines have to correct hardware to bolt on
No you need shorter banjo bolts. I think I mentioned that. That’s why it just makes sense to do stainless lines at the same time
@@SpeedCultureStudios Thank you man
will this upgrade clear a 18 x 8.5/ 9.5? +30/35 offset ?
Esr RF2
I can’t speak for that specific wheel. Some 18s fit and some do not
Pls link the rotors back
They were out of stock at the time. Check R1 Concepts
Where did you get the calipers in blue?
They are painted. I believe they are linked in the description if still available. Check out my caliper prep and paint video
@@SpeedCultureStudios oh nice thank you 🙏🏼 awesome video by the way
The calipers dont come with shims ?!?
No. Shims usually come with pads not the calipers. Most good pads come with built/moulded in shims now anyway
What's the rims called
Forgestar f14. Check out my wheel video
Do you know the offset you need to clear the sport brakes?
It depends on wheel design. Some +35s clear and some don’t. These are +29 and clear with no spacers
@@SpeedCultureStudios cool that answers my question. Thank you.
@@chrisshore9000 glad to hear it
Are these OEM Akebono brake calipers or remanufactured aftermarket calipers?
It hasn't been made very clear. They are often said to be remanufactured Akebono with markings removed, so not aftermarket. Powerstop, for example, has not confirmed or denied whether or not they are reman Akebono, but the ones in this video are not Powerstop. Check out my prep and paint video for a closer look.
@@SpeedCultureStudios ok sounds good man. 👍🏼 Not sure what route I want to go with yet but the Q50 definitely needs a bbk upgrade
@@feta8939 whether they are reman akebonos or replicas, they have been a nice upgrade for me.
What was the price on this?
I have a complete price breakdown in a separate video
What size rotors did you use for this upgrade?
You just use the sport rotors
@@SpeedCultureStudios
Hey on the R1 website for the 2015 q50 it has two options for the sport rotor. 2 piston and 4. I called customer service and they told me the 4p/ sport would not fit my car.
@@MrStationb that’s not 2 sport options. It’s sport or ex sport (except sport) if you’re car isn’t a sport they will tell you they won’t fit. They don’t know they are an upgrade
Thanks. I ordered the carbon geomet 4 pistons front and rear. Thank you
Do you have a link to the brake pads that match that caliper
I think it’s in my changing brake pads video
@@SpeedCultureStudiosnaw bro in that video you only tagged the calipers itself I need the pads that match
@@derrickthomas4753 They are the stop tech street performance pad. I’ve talked about them a bunch and linked them in several videos-guess I just forgot which ones.
Just got mines will not fit on my 2014 q50
Yes they do.
@@SpeedCultureStudios swear they don't I just tried to put them on yesterday wouldn't lie to u maybe they gave me the wrong ones but I'll call them keep u posted u got them from Amazon right if u put in q50 2014 they say it will not fit
@@willb1305 that’s because they don’t see them as an upgrade. If you put 2014 q50 sport in they will fit. What didn’t fit? You need sport rotors too
@@SpeedCultureStudios I have them I'll hit u up on the size of rotors
@@willb1305 I don't need to know the size if you purchased sport rotors. You said the calipers didn't fit, so I'm just wondering in what way they didn't fit.
They are directional, you want to have the grooves directed out on the rotation. Your front rotors are swirched
No they are not directional. First, the grooves should rotate like a fan blade-like I said in the video. But more importantly, it’s not about the grooves-it’s about the vents.
@@SpeedCultureStudios The rotor sucks air in from the center of the rotor, pumps it through the vanes, and out through the outside edge of the rotor. This “centrifugal pump” design helps the rotor dissipate heat. If you install a curved vane rotor backwards, it won't be able to pump air as effectively. Trust me, just search google for “are slotted rotors directions”
@@SpeedCultureStudios aaahhhh damn it, I have been looking into it and seeing as even the experts are about 50/50 whether one direction or the other. Shit, now I’m not sure myself!!!! I wonder if I have them wrong. I installed them according to the instructions they came with from Performance Rotors. I’ll send you a pic of the instructions.
@@fixtravels1744 They shouldn't be 50/50. It's a fact. Directional rotors will have slanted vanes. Non-direction rotors will have straight vanes.
Let me know if your brakes started to squealing after 1000 miles of city driving.
I’ll keep you posted
Only a matter of time before u boost or supercharged this car
We shall see
It’s a 14mm
I often wonder why so many people go with drilled and slotted rotors. They're noisy and not as durable as regular rotors. In regular daily driving situations, you shouldn't be getting your brakes so hot as to warrant the drilled rotors, and if you are, you probably need to stop riding the brakes so much, or you have a bad caliper and it's sticking. I have said rotors on my Q50, and they're junk! I absolutely HATE them, but they were already on the car when I bought it, and I've not had the chance to replace them yet. Whatever, to each their own, I guess. Good luck with all your endeavors.
Some drilled and slotted are noisy. These were not. But performance pads often cause the noise much more than the rotors. If a little noise from performance brakes bothers you, just keep your car stock. My c6 corvette came with drilled rotors from the factory. GM thought they were a good idea on a performance car.
It’s also not only about heat dissipation. It’s about moving gases and brake dust away from the space between the rotor and pad which can severely hinder braking performance under strenuous driving scenarios.
The factory sport rotors are known for poor quality and tendency to warp. These are a better option than the factory rotor. Whatever, to each their own, I guess.
Stop using your palm to hit the ratchet handle to crack loose bolts....you'll be sorry one day.
Sorry in what way?