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Hi all,

Ok I got a bit of a tough one for you guys.

I have a Skyline 370gt 2008 model. My last track day I went out and I fried the rear rotors and pads so bad I ran them down to the pads. So looking at replacing and doing an upgrade.

My model 370gt only has the Single pot front caliper with 330 x 32 mm Rotors. and Rear 330 x 16mm Rotors.

I have been doing some research as to Brake kits and Upgrades out there and I am aware the Sports Model 370gt comes with a Akebono Calipers which increases the rotors 14' / 350mm Brake kit which pretty much bolt straight up. Increasing the Rotors out to 350mm. Which would be a nice upgrade.

I can get the Akebono kit from the states not trouble but weary on freight costs because of the items weighing so much I have however found a Wrecked 370Z which has the Akebono Calipers on it but only has 320mm rotors so rotors will be no good but I need to confirm if I put those calipers on my car will the rotor size then increasesout to accomodate a 350mm rotor? or will I need a Mounting bracket to fit the 370z calipers? my plan was then to go and source my own 350mm rotors to fit the G37 which I think if I have read correctly the 370z rotors fit straight up with the Akebono Calipers. I am trying to get the best outcome with out spending huge $$.

Hope this make sense guys your input would be much appreciated.

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How did you figure out that 370Z has 320mm rotors? If that's correct, it should be equipped with sliding calipers.

If Akebono calipers aren't modified on that Z (like cut/rewelded lugs) then there will be no trouble with putting them on your car.

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