Hey everyone, the dealership service department says I need new rotors and brakes after 16k miles. They said it is typical for all Zs.

They are asking for 500+

Anyone have any opinions and ideas on how I can save some $$?

Thanks in advance

 

Idea to save cash? Do it yourself!

 

new brakes and rotors? did you warp them? If so thats prob. your fault. If not then it should be under warranty i would think. I would get a stoptech stage 2 kit and call it a day install it yourself for a little more then the total the dealership is asking. Plus alot better performance.

 

+1 on stage two kit.

I've notice there's alot of guys hear that are hard on there brakes. I also just now have 16k miles on my stock system. Still have half the brake life left on the pads and rotors look and feel real good.

 

Do Brembos have a longer pad/rotor life?

 

Brakes under warranty. WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT!!!!!!!

 

I have mentioned this to the dealership as well. They said that the brakes are not under warranty because of some weird stipulation.

Can anyone verify this?

Thanks again for all the useful inputs.

 

Of course you verified the rotor and brake pad measurements yourself right?

 

Read your warranty. Its filled with a lot of helpful information.

 

Basic Warranty: The basic warranty covers everything except items that are subject to wear and tear or replacement in the ordinary course of vehicle ownership, such as oil and air filters, wiper blades and brake pads. Tires and batteries are often excluded, but usually have their own warranty provided by the manufacturers of those items. Emissions equipment is required by Federal law to be covered for five years or 50,000 miles.

So it's not under warranty. Thanks for your help though.

 

I hate to see anyone taken by the dealer for unnecessary repairs.

Brake pads. Worn pads are easy to recognise because they screech. There is a metal wear clip inside the pad that rubs against the rotor.

Rotors. Rotors are a bit more complicated. Maximum rotor wear is 2 mm. Overall thickness can be measured with a micrometer.

There are plenty of suitable OEM replacement parts available that are as good or better than OEM parts. And are less expensive. That's what this forum is about.

 

Yeah, which is why I posted my question here
Thanks for your inputs, I will definitely look for some aftermarket parts, and try to get additional inputs on the rotor replacements.

 

stoptech BBK and no more problems.

but in all seriousness my dealership replaced pads and rotor for free after some
"professional" words were thrown into the conversation.