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370z Akebono Calipers on the 1995-199 4thgen Nissan Maxima

Credit: Brandy Duncan-Whillock

Here’s a step-by-step guide for the 370Z Akebono brake upgrade on the 4th-gen Maxima:

  1. Acquire Necessary Brackets: You must use these brackets: https://www.autosportsengineering.com/products/autosports-engineering-brake-brackets-fits-nissan-altima-02-06-maxima-95-08
  2. Modify the Dust Shield: Trim the dust shield behind the rotors to allow for caliper clearance, then bend it back slightly to ensure it doesn’t interfere with the new setup.
  3. Avoid 350Z Rotors: Although 13.5” 350Z rotors will technically fit, they leave about a half-inch of pad overhang, which results in incomplete pad contact.
    Use 370Z Sport Rotors: Opt for the 14” 370Z Sport Rotors to achieve full pad contact and perfect fitment in the calipers. (Photo will be posted to show the fit.)
  4. For 18” Wheels: You may need to shave down the corners of the calipers to prevent rubbing on the wheel barrel.
    For 19” Wheels: No modifications should be needed, as they offer enough clearance.
    Note: I kept my 350Z wheels and chose to shave down the calipers to ensure clearance. Now there’s just enough space to fit a credit card between the caliper and barrel.
  5. Attach OEM Brake Line: The OEM brake line will connect to the 370Z calipers without any additional modifications.
  6. Choose Compatible Brake Pads: I used the OEM 370Z pads that came with the calipers, but you can use any 370Z Sport pad compatible with Akebono calipers.

Although this setup may have been done before, I wanted to provide a comprehensive guide for anyone looking to upgrade their 4th-gen Maxima brakes with Akebono calipers, as most previous write-ups only cover Brembo installs.

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Matea’s 1997 4thgen Nissan Maxima SE Sport Edition

Owner: Matea Y.

Year: 1997
Model: Maxima
Color: Tan
Engine: VQ30DE
Transmission: 4-Speed Automatic
Trim: SE

Notes:

  • It has been in Southern California it’s entire life, owned in the High Desert, Orange County, Fontana, Rialto, and Redlands (Me). It was imported to the Port of Long Beach after Thanksgiving of 1996 where it was shipped to the nearest dealer, Nissan of Cerritos Auto Square. Between then, it had a long history until I bought the car in 2014 and today, in 2023, it is coming up to almost 300k miles if the gauge is accurate. Positively, it has been a long journey of repairs, painting, modifications, and is still far from perfect. But, with the low cost of fixing a collectable- why not?

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Albert’s 1997 Modded VQ35DE 5-Speed 4thgen Nissan Maxima

Owner: Albert M.

Year: 1997
Model: Maxima
Color: Black
Engine: VQ35DE
Transmission: 5-Speed Manual
Trim: SE

Notes:

Mod List:

  • Engine: 2006 Maxima VQ35DE (3.5L, 1st gen with 3.0 timing)
  • Pistons: Wiseco 96mm Bore, 8.8:1 low compression
  • Block: Hone and bore, new balanced crank from Nissan
  • Rods: Eagle rods
  • Heads: Decked with 3-angle valve job
  • Valvetrain: Vitom valve stem seals, HR DLC lifters, HR valve springs, titanium valves, and retainers
  • Intake: Intake spacers
  • Cams: Rev up camshafts
  • Oil Pump: 350Z Rev-up oil pump
  • Seals and Gaskets: All new seals and gaskets
  • Injectors: 3.5 DE 335cc injectors from a 350Z
  • ECU: Stock 1995 manual, no EGR
  • Exhaust: Cattman SS B-G4 Catback, Cattman FastCat Catalytic Converter, Cattman headers and Y-pipe
  • Transmission: Rebuilt 5-speed (20k miles), Quaife differential, new axles, ACT 6-puck sprung hub clutch, new throw-out bearing, braided clutch line, Cattman lightweight flywheel
  • Suspension: KYB AGX shocks and struts, Sprint Springs, Stillen front strut bar
  • Body: Stillen body kit, SER Altima wheels, long studs all around
  • Brakes: Wilwood front and rear

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