The build: what's on this R35
| Component | This R35 GT-R build |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | Nissan GT-R (R35), factory steel-rotor car |
| Front calipers | OEM Brembo six-piston, retained |
| Rear calipers | OEM Brembo four-piston, retained |
| Rotors | STOPFLEX carbon ceramic rotors, replacing the factory iron discs |
| Pads | STOPFLEX pad compound matched to the rotors and street use |
| Upgrade scope | Rotor-and-pad conversion on the factory Brembo calipers |
Read this before you order
This path is for R35 GT-Rs that came with steel rotors. If your car already left the factory with carbon ceramic brakes, including certain Nismo builds, the rotors have to be matched to that existing carbon ceramic hardware rather than treated as a steel-to-ceramic swap.
Steel vs STOPFLEX carbon ceramic
| STOPFLEX feature | Why it matters on the R35 | What you notice |
|---|---|---|
| Carbon ceramic rotor, higher thermal ceiling | The GT-R is heavy, fast, and grips hard, so it dumps a lot of heat into the rotors on repeated stops. Iron soaks up heat faster than it can shed it. | Tested surface friction still holds around 0.3μ at 900°C, so the pedal stays more consistent deep into a hard road drive. |
| About half the weight of same-size steel | Rotor weight is unsprung and rotating mass at each corner, the worst place to carry extra pounds on a fast car. | Less weight where it hurts handling and ride response the most. |
| STOPFLEX pad pairing | Rotor and pad have to work as a system. The wrong pad wastes the rotor's heat range and dirties the wheels. | Strong normal-temperature bite over 0.4μ and very low brake dust, so the wheel faces stay clean between washes. |
| No-rust ceramic construction | Iron rotors flash-rust after rain and leave a rusty ring that shows through open GT-R wheels. | The rotors don't rust after rain, so the brake face looks consistent year round. |
| Long-fiber CCB build, premium finish | A daily-driven GT-R sees real miles and weather, not just track days. | Street life can reach roughly 250,000 to 300,000 km off-track, with a deep, reflective ceramic-coated face behind the wheel. |
What gets better
- Steadier pedal after several hard stops in a row, instead of fade creeping in as heat builds.
- Lower unsprung and rotating mass at all four corners.
- Very low brake dust with STOPFLEX pads, so the wheels stay clean.
- No rust ring after rain, plus a premium ceramic-coated look through the spokes.
- Long street lifespan when the car isn't used on track.
What to confirm first
- That your R35 started with steel rotors, not a factory carbon ceramic package.
- Your real use: street and fast road driving versus regular track days.
- That you'll run the matched STOPFLEX pad compound to get the rotor's full heat range.
- Fresh brake fluid and healthy cooling airflow, since the rotor alone doesn't cure fade.
If you're not sure whether your car is a steel-rotor or factory carbon ceramic R35, send us your VIN and how you drive it, and we'll confirm GT-R fitment before you order through our Nissan CCB collection.
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R35 GT-R brake upgrade FAQ
Can I keep my OEM Brembo calipers on an R35 GT-R?
Yes. On a steel-rotor R35, the calipers usually aren't the problem. The factory Brembo six-piston front and four-piston rear calipers are a strong, rigid base, so the smart first move is upgrading rotor material and pad compound rather than swapping calipers.
Is this upgrade for steel-rotor R35 cars only?
Yes. This path is built for R35 GT-Rs that came with steel rotors. If your car already has a factory carbon ceramic package, including certain Nismo builds, the replacement has to be matched to that existing carbon ceramic hardware instead.
Will carbon ceramic rotors alone get rid of brake fade?
No. Carbon ceramic rotors raise the thermal ceiling by a wide margin, but real fade resistance still comes down to pad compound, fresh brake fluid, cooling airflow, tires, and how you drive. The rotor is the biggest single piece, not the whole answer.
What changes day to day with the STOPFLEX setup?
Lower rotor weight than same-size steel, steadier pedal after repeated hard stops, very low brake dust with STOPFLEX pads, and a cleaner look behind the wheels. The rotors also don't rust after rain the way iron discs do.
Do STOPFLEX carbon ceramic rotors rust after rain?
No. Unlike iron rotors that flash-rust overnight, STOPFLEX carbon ceramic rotors don't rust after rain exposure, so the wheel face stays clean and the rotor surface looks consistent.
