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Old 10-17-2006, 08:27 AM
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My brakes are gone and everything needs to be replaced. MyNismo.com charges nearly $400 +ship for all four rotors and pads. I can get them used from a fellow member for $200 +ship, with 18k miles on them. Should I go for it? How long will 18k mi brakes last me? I drive 25k mi / yr.
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Old 10-17-2006, 08:29 AM
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I would never buy used pads!
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I thought you said you got brakes and rotors at mynismo for $238 + ship in your other thread?

And don't buy used pads that are 18K miles used... that's around 30,000 kilometers.
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if its like a few thousand KMS, maybe...
but 30,000KMS, rofl
seriously u could get brake pads for under $100 in ottawa, cause i can in vancouver
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if you think $400 is too much to spend on rotors and pads, you have no business owning a 350z.
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Used brakes = used condoms = used bandaids = used tampons = used toilet paper = used brakes.

Yeah, you can do it. I wouldn't.
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Originally Posted by bamyi
Used brakes = used condoms = used bandaids = used tampons = used toilet paper = used brakes.

Yeah, you can do it. I wouldn't.
Thats inaccurate, You can't just wash off brake pads.
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dood if you can swing a z payment you should be able to deal with the wear and tear as well...... dood tires alone are mad expensive????
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Originally Posted by sq40
Thats inaccurate, You can't just wash off brake pads.

okay now i just threw up a lil
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Originally Posted by d!abolic
My brakes are gone and everything needs to be replaced. MyNismo.com charges nearly $400 +ship for all four rotors and pads. I can get them used from a fellow member for $200 +ship, with 18k miles on them. Should I go for it? How long will 18k mi brakes last me? I drive 25k mi / yr.

I can sell them to you cheaper...and brand new!

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Personally i dont believe that you should purchase and install any wear and tear parts for a car. This includes clutches and break pads. You should save up and buy some Brembos....thats what i am saving for!
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Originally Posted by d!abolic
My brakes are gone and everything needs to be replaced. MyNismo.com charges nearly $400 +ship for all four rotors and pads. I can get them used from a fellow member for $200 +ship, with 18k miles on them. Should I go for it? How long will 18k mi brakes last me? I drive 25k mi / yr.

buying used pads with 18k miles, please tell me your just kidding...lol
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I paid $30 for kind of OEM front pads. Cheap enough to me.

BTW, I wouldn't install used pads even if someone just give them to me.
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Bad idea.
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Originally Posted by sq40
Thats inaccurate, You can't just wash off brake pads.

WTF, you can wash off used condoms, tampons, and toilet paper............ And i could have been saving soooo much money all this time!
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It really depends on how much they are worn. If people are easy on the brakes or use the engine to slow down alot they could still have lots of life left. So without a pic showing the pad thickness I would just buy some new ones.
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