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Nissan wants $275 for new front brakes.
Can anyone point me in the direction of a good company to buy new brakepads from.
I dont need anything extreme just want a nice pair of pads that I can install myself. I guess some more heat soak would be nice being that I dont have the Brembos.
Any suggestions would really help.
Thanks.
Can anyone point me in the direction of a good company to buy new brakepads from.
I dont need anything extreme just want a nice pair of pads that I can install myself. I guess some more heat soak would be nice being that I dont have the Brembos.
Any suggestions would really help.
Thanks.
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Originally posted by EnthuZiast
Nissan wants $275 for new front brakes.
Can anyone point me in the direction of a good company to buy new brakepads from.
I dont need anything extreme just want a nice pair of pads that I can install myself. I guess some more heat soak would be nice being that I dont have the Brembos.
Any suggestions would really help.
Thanks.
Nissan wants $275 for new front brakes.
Can anyone point me in the direction of a good company to buy new brakepads from.
I dont need anything extreme just want a nice pair of pads that I can install myself. I guess some more heat soak would be nice being that I dont have the Brembos.
Any suggestions would really help.
Thanks.
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Ah, the age old question, to turn, or not to turn rotors.
When I worked at Sears auto, we turned everyones rotors. But personally, unless they're warped, I don't like the idea of removing mass from the rotor. (Even if it's still inside of specs) And buying new ones for no reason doesn't make sense, so usually I just slap the pads on the old ones. (I no that technically that's probably not the best thing to do.)
Personally, I'm planning on getting some slotted rotors when I change my pads, mostly just for looks.
When I worked at Sears auto, we turned everyones rotors. But personally, unless they're warped, I don't like the idea of removing mass from the rotor. (Even if it's still inside of specs) And buying new ones for no reason doesn't make sense, so usually I just slap the pads on the old ones. (I no that technically that's probably not the best thing to do.)
Personally, I'm planning on getting some slotted rotors when I change my pads, mostly just for looks.
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They'll probably last forever. They are REALLY HARD brake pads. I recently had them put on my Z (turned rotors) and I don't think they are as effective or good as the OEM. I feel the anti-lock kick in more often than the OEM pads. However, I will agree the brake dust is almost gone. IMO, I may go with a softer compound brake pad for better performance and live with the dust.
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Was that $275 just for pads? If so, then it's just your dealer. All the dealers in my area are charging around $50 for the front pair or the rear pair (maybe slightly less for the rears).
Changing them yourself is very easy, so if the price was indeed for only the pads than you may be able to find them for less at a different dealer and make the change yourself.
-D'oh!
Changing them yourself is very easy, so if the price was indeed for only the pads than you may be able to find them for less at a different dealer and make the change yourself.
-D'oh!
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Originally posted by MacGuru
They'll probably last forever. They are REALLY HARD brake pads. I recently had them put on my Z (turned rotors) and I don't think they are as effective or good as the OEM. I feel the anti-lock kick in more often than the OEM pads. However, I will agree the brake dust is almost gone. IMO, I may go with a softer compound brake pad for better performance and live with the dust.
They'll probably last forever. They are REALLY HARD brake pads. I recently had them put on my Z (turned rotors) and I don't think they are as effective or good as the OEM. I feel the anti-lock kick in more often than the OEM pads. However, I will agree the brake dust is almost gone. IMO, I may go with a softer compound brake pad for better performance and live with the dust.
Just curious.
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Originally posted by igor@af
I had the exact train of thought as you as I read through the ABS issue. If the ABS kicks in more often, the brake pads are grabbing BETTER than before.
I had the exact train of thought as you as I read through the ABS issue. If the ABS kicks in more often, the brake pads are grabbing BETTER than before.
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