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Old 07-14-2006, 10:00 AM
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Default Replacing OEM Pads with Endless Vita Nuova: turn rotors?

I want to replace my OEM brake pads (front/rear) with Endless Vita Nuova's since they seem to dust less. Anyways, I have about 23K on my stock brake pads...they have never been changed and the rotors have never been turned. I have a few questions:

1. Do I have to turn the rotors? Again, I have 23K on my stock pads/rotors and don't track the car.
2. What are opinions on the initial bite and stopping power of the Endless VN's? I've been contemplating them since ssk0771 did a review on them a while back...
3. How much do the Endless REALLY dust? If the Endless FRONT pads dust as much or less than the STOCK REARS, that would be a GREAT improvement!

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BTW, Performance Nissan is selling them for REALLY cheap! https://my350z.com/forum/showthread.php?t=203626

So any info guys?
Old 07-14-2006, 11:57 AM
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bumpity bump

i have about the same amount of miles on my car and are about to change to aftermarket pads.....


is it a simple swap of the pads or do you have to do some kind of rotor work?

i heard that if you get new pads....with old rotors the wear will be uneven???

i'm assuming that's what resurfacing the rotor means.....

someone help us.....
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Hey guys!
Basically, with stock non-Brembo rotors, you can only turn it once. In fact, we usually recommend people to change them when they change their pads, but it all depends on the condition of the rotors too. http://mynismo.com/products/?id=4900
Every single one of my customers that have tried the VN's say they're awesome street pads. Never heard of a complaint yet!
From memory, I do believe that the brake dust should be lower than the stock pads in the rear!
Like linked before, we're having a sale on the VN pads! https://my350z.com/forum/showthread.php?t=203626
Old 07-14-2006, 12:23 PM
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Brian, I went ahead and ordered the front/rear pads from you guys, but I don't want it shipped. How much do you guys charge for installation? And since you said that you can only turn the rotors once, do I even have to do it this time?
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Oh and thanks for the call guys. Go ahead and cancel the order and I'll just pick them up instead! Might as well get a pop-charger while I'm there too
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Haha, yeah, I was on the phone when you called but glad your questions were answered! Hit me up anytime if you need help.
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