The top 5 brakes brands enthusiasts actually trust for the R35 (2009-2024) Nissan GT-R — ranked by community reputation and fitment reliability.
2009-2024 Nissan GT-R · Brakes
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Brembo
OEM supplier for R35 GTR and the overwhelming choice among serious GTR owners for big brake kits; proven reliability under extreme track use and widely trusted across all model years in this generation.
Widely available through major performance retailers and specialty Nissan GTR shops.
Stoptech
Purpose-built big brake systems specifically engineered for R35 GTR with strong track record; community consensus favors their direct fitment and thermal performance on this platform.
Widely available through major performance retailers.
Endless
Japanese premium brake specialist with dedicated R35 GTR brake kits; highly regarded in JDM tuning circles and proven durability in competition use on GTRs worldwide.
Sold through specialty Japanese performance importers and dedicated GTR retailers; less common in general performance channels.
Akebono
OEM brake pad supplier for Nissan and trusted by GTR owners for high-performance pad compounds that work across the entire 2009-2024 generation without requiring full kit upgrades.
Widely available through major retailers and performance shops.
Project Mu
Specialized Japanese brake pad manufacturer with compounds specifically formulated for R35 GTR thermal loads; strong reputation among enthusiasts for consistency and fade resistance.
Available through specialty Japanese performance retailers and dedicated GTR tuning shops; limited distribution in mainstream channels.
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