Brakes - pads & rotors - advice needed
01-06-2006, 03:10 PM
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Originally Posted by alex94040
I just took my 05 touring non-brembo for an inspection - 20K miles - and the guy is telling me that my front pads are warped. Less than 1mm to go... What really surprised me was that the front rotors were also dead - they can't even be resurfaced... 
Is this normal? What are my chances of convincing the dealer to get this under warranty? I don't do heavy performance stuff, it's my everyday car.
I'd also appreciate advice on aftermarket pads and rotors - if I have to get new ones, I don't wanna go with stock
. Main goals - everyday driving, firmer feel.
Thanks!
Is this normal? What are my chances of convincing the dealer to get this under warranty? I don't do heavy performance stuff, it's my everyday car. I'd also appreciate advice on aftermarket pads and rotors - if I have to get new ones, I don't wanna go with stock
. Main goals - everyday driving, firmer feel. Thanks!
Have you tried a second opinion? Do you live on a major hill or something? What kind of "street" driving do you do? Does the brake pedal vibrate when you slow down?
01-06-2006, 03:16 PM
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Alex, are you sure they really do need replaced? Does the pedal pulsate when your brake? Do you hear a grinding noise? Unless you drive the hell out of your car, I have a hard time believing the rotors are beyond resurfacing at only 20k.
01-06-2006, 04:13 PM
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Originally Posted by heezyo2o
That argument is flawed because if you have to apply maximum braking/emergency braking from 80 or 100mph, then you're in trouble to begin with. Even then, ABS will kick in which should allow you to swerve to avoid danger. If such a situation were to arise, reaction time would be much more important than what type of brakes you have.
If you were to try similar braking techniques in a turn, it would be game over even with VDC, BBK or not.
If you were to try similar braking techniques in a turn, it would be game over even with VDC, BBK or not.
Just think about it as extra insurance!
01-12-2006, 08:55 AM
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To close the thread - yes, my brakes really were pretty screwed up, both pads and rotors (to the point when they can't be resurfaced). I understand that it's early - only 20K - and no, i don't drive my baby Z to the ground.
I went to the dealer where I bought there car; after only a tiny bit of convincing they agreed to replace rotors under warranty if I paid for the pads.
I went to the dealer where I bought there car; after only a tiny bit of convincing they agreed to replace rotors under warranty if I paid for the pads.
01-16-2006, 10:18 AM
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Originally Posted by kahuba
Unless you drive the hell out of your car, I have a hard time believing the rotors are beyond resurfacing at only 20k.
Took it in, biatched like hell, they checked load distribution between the front and the back. 4 months later I can feel a goove in my front rotors again. I made the mistake of putting nissan parts on it the first time. In 8 more months when I need another set of rotors, I'll look for better quality parts.
I probably should have bought a Boxster. My 350Z is a daily city driver, and I don't drive any harder than I did with my Windstar van.
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