New Break Pads At 26k
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New Break Pads At 26k
Just doesn't seem possible to me, but the tech showed me the pad and it looked shot. I asked the service tech and he said alot of people are blowing through them by 15K. Does this seem right?
I drive pretty conservatively and like to down shift alot to slow down.
My brakes have been squeeking for a while, the tech said something about a shim for the pads I don't know
They had to turn the rotars as well. I wanted nismo pads but they didn't have them in stock.
On a side note I saw Dan Zeigler and saw the new 350 z drag car they are getting ready for this season. Holy shi^ 34 in wide slicks on the back, two massive turbos. I don't know much about drag racing but it was pretty cool to see the shop. They supposedly have Vinny Ten building their motors.
Any way anybody else replace their pads yet?
I drive pretty conservatively and like to down shift alot to slow down.
My brakes have been squeeking for a while, the tech said something about a shim for the pads I don't know
They had to turn the rotars as well. I wanted nismo pads but they didn't have them in stock.
On a side note I saw Dan Zeigler and saw the new 350 z drag car they are getting ready for this season. Holy shi^ 34 in wide slicks on the back, two massive turbos. I don't know much about drag racing but it was pretty cool to see the shop. They supposedly have Vinny Ten building their motors.
Any way anybody else replace their pads yet?
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Re: New Break Pads At 26k
Originally posted by Z Shadow
My brakes have been squeeking for a while, the tech said something about a shim for the pads I don't know
They had to turn the rotars as well. I wanted nismo pads but they didn't have them in stock.
My brakes have been squeeking for a while, the tech said something about a shim for the pads I don't know
They had to turn the rotars as well. I wanted nismo pads but they didn't have them in stock.
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Re: New Break Pads At 26k
congratulations on making that long!!!!! i made it to 25 almost 26k myself and i drive this thing gingerly 85% of the time. i am at 35k now and am needing rear ones also.
so give yourself a pat on the back for making it that long cause that is the exception. usually everyone has to change by the mid teens.
so give yourself a pat on the back for making it that long cause that is the exception. usually everyone has to change by the mid teens.
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OEM pads suck. I had the fronts replaced at 12k miles to Hawk hps.Now have 12k miles on them and still at 80% pad left. Much less dust and stops better when it heats up.
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I don't feel so bad now
Thanks fellas
So this proves that I must drive my Z like a sissy
Oh well
I'll have to forward this thread to my dad. He couldn't believe that i needed new brakes so soon.
Thanks fellas
So this proves that I must drive my Z like a sissy
Oh well
I'll have to forward this thread to my dad. He couldn't believe that i needed new brakes so soon.
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Just out of curiosity, does anyone know the normal dealer cost to replace the front stock pads? I am looking at going with the Hawk pads, but just wondering? And would the dealer install aftermarket pads for you or would it be best to find another shop to do it?
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Originally posted by briank
Just out of curiosity, does anyone know the normal dealer cost to replace the front stock pads? I am looking at going with the Hawk pads, but just wondering? And would the dealer install aftermarket pads for you or would it be best to find another shop to do it?
Just out of curiosity, does anyone know the normal dealer cost to replace the front stock pads? I am looking at going with the Hawk pads, but just wondering? And would the dealer install aftermarket pads for you or would it be best to find another shop to do it?
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Originally posted by briank
Just out of curiosity, does anyone know the normal dealer cost to replace the front stock pads? I am looking at going with the Hawk pads, but just wondering? And would the dealer install aftermarket pads for you or would it be best to find another shop to do it?
Just out of curiosity, does anyone know the normal dealer cost to replace the front stock pads? I am looking at going with the Hawk pads, but just wondering? And would the dealer install aftermarket pads for you or would it be best to find another shop to do it?
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i wouldn't get a brake job at a dealership. When I was in highschool; I was broke and drove a 626.. the mazda dealership told me with a straight face it was going to be $800 for 4 new pads installed. I figured thats how much it cost and drove around in a car that was unsafe for me and others for a month while I saved up. Luckly I found an import shop that gave me 4 new OEM pads installed for less than 300 or 400 (I can't remember).
I would recommend you ask around to find a garage to do the brake pad install or do it yourself.
I would recommend you ask around to find a garage to do the brake pad install or do it yourself.
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