Ilov350ZEE

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i have an 06 with 13K miles, my brake pads are almost gone, is it covered by warranty???

gsazabi

iTrader: (51)

No. They're considered wear and tear.

gjoey66

nope...but consider this a chance to get much better pads...i think Hawk makes a great pad that fits stock brakes...

pony_killer

iTrader: (23)

my brakes are going out also at only 15k miles...what else besides replacing the brake pads is there to do to the Z when servicing the brakes?

gjoey66

that should be it as long as it's just a street vehicle...if you take it to the track or auto-x then maybe some high temp fluid (not better performance just won't boil after 30 min in hot conditions) and maybe stainless lines...but you'd really have to be abusing it to need them.

Also...great time to check caliper bolts and suspension components...if you drive on roads with high vibration you chance loosening things up.

Ilov350ZEE

iTrader: (11)

i want to do this myself and save money, how hard is it for a firstimer???

gjoey66

the most important part is to seat the pads...most people get done wrenching and want to just play...take the time to follow the procedure and the car will thank you for it.

DavesZ#3

iTrader: (26)

Here's two DIY's here on this forum....

https://my350z.com/forum/brakes-and-suspension-diy/58156-how-to-change-brake-pads.html
https://my350z.com/forum/brakes-and-suspension-diy/58195-how-to-change-brake-pads.html

japayukiman350z

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my car has 25,000 miles on it and bought it new but, i don't think i need a brake pad already? how do u guys drive your car?

zand02max

iTrader: (22)

wow 13K, you must really brake hard? Install Hawks, no brake dust!

Bevo

Oil change and air filter replacement

Ziggyrama

iTrader: (15)

Are those Hawks ceramic? People rip on the stock metallics but I found them to grip fairly well. True, the ceramics will have almost no brake dust but will they bite well? To the OP, replace all of your pads. If you do just fronts, you may upset the brake bias and end up with premature ABS engagement during hard braking. I am living with that now and it's annoying. I may replace the rears now because of that even though they still have some life left in them.