The dealer just called and said that my fronts are at 5% and rears at 0% (!) and that the cost to replace pads and rotors (apparently non-machinable?) is $1000CND (just under $900USD). Holy ****. Would it be cheaper for me to buy aftermarket ones?

 

Dealer is always higher than aftermarket. Go and buy a set of rotors and pads (good quality) and you won't pay more than $400 after tx for all the parts.

Then go and change them yourself.....easy as pie!

 

What should I buy? How about these ones?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Nissa...29888763QQrdZ1

 

www.mynismo.com

they got great deals and outstanding customer service. They will take care of you!!

 

Great deals? They're asking for like $700 for rotors/pads. They're going for $200 on eBay.

 

that ebay deal doesnt look good at all bro.

yes they do have great deals http://www.mynismo.com/categories/?id=2310

If you feel that the ebays ones are good , please buy them and tell us you experince!!



I would recommend stage two upgrade http://www.mynismo.com/products/?id=2966

you cant go wrong with these!!

 

I am not sure what you are looking for, but OEM Rotors and pads are <$400.

 

http://www.hawkperformance.com/performance/hps.php

 

Right........those are two different levels of quality. I like to be sure my brakes are top notch.

 

Are you happy with the OEM brakes? Performance and mileage. If so then stick with them.

To reduce dust, I recommend ceramic pads.

 

Stoptech Stage 2: $700
New pads
Rotors
Lines
Brake fluid

Nice upgrade over stock

 

if your front rotors are within spec and not warped(out of balance and glazed), then all you need are new pads. DIY for less than 150$. Takes a couple of hours to do it on jacks stands. Have a friend help you out...make sure to stock your frige with a case of heineken.

 

I changed the fron brake pads on my Z for 30 bucks. Go pay a $1000 if you want to!!!

 

They're not within spec apparently. The rears can be machined, but not fronts. So i need front rotors and all 4 pads.

 

Got my hawk hps and oem rotors and labour install at a reputed shop for a grand total of $480CND.

 

I was quoted at my local performance shop for aftermarket slotted and cross-drilled roters for $180CDN each(these are high performance quality rotors though, I'm just getting them because it comes in gold, LOL). Hawks street performance brake pads are like $120CDN.

So just the stuff alone before install is $840CDN. I can install the brake pads myself, I've never tried installing rotors.

 

Both the rotor thickness and runout should be measured. If they are not within spec the rotors should at least be machined. If they are too far out of spec or otherwise damaged, the rotors should be replaced.

I know of too many cases where the dealer will tell you the rotors are out of spec, when in reality they are not. The dealership just doesn't want to resurface the rotors and risk causing a problem. They would just rather sell you a new set. Not only does it make them more money, it covers their asses.

It's also strange that your rears are more worn than the fronts. Have you replaced the front pads before? Did you buy the car new/used? Have you looked at the pads yourself?

I would suggest trying a different dealership nonetheless.

 

Also, If your brakes are truely at 0% like the dealer said, or even if it is at 5%, wouldn't the early warning system on the brakes start making load screeching noises? You must of noticed really loud screeching noises if your brake pads are down to 0-5%