I am not sure if it's common but it sounds to me that one of my rear brakes needs to be replaced. It sounds like its grinding to the rear rotor. I am actually getting it checked out by the dealer tomorrow. But I don't understand I had this car for 6 months and only has 23k miles?


Either A) The previous driver slammed on those brakes or B) I suck at driving...


haha What are your thoughts?

 

Even if your Z wasn't abused, the OEM rear brakes are known to wear out if used the way a Z needs to be driven! Do you know if the pads have ever been checked? 23K can be quite a bit of mileage for brake pads on a high-performance sportscar.

 

sounds like your pads need to be replaced and your probibly hearing your wear bar. get your rotors turned and new pads.

 

Yeah, I'd have a free inspection from someone else first. NISSAN will cost you bank for a brake job/inspection. Now if it's a defect... the free brake inspection should find that out. Then take it to NISSAN for repair.

 

Thanks guys it's going into the shop today... Lets see what the issue is...

 

... And the verdict is.


Replacing the rotor. My brake was metal to metal on the rotor. Damn brake

Oh well, at least I'm getting it all done for cheap

 

Great news that the repair is cheap. I gotta wonder what a cheap rotor price is. Because anything over $100 isn't cheap to me. Used / turned ?

Too bad it wasn't some clip or something then it would most likely had been free.

 

When one buys a used car just one of the hundreds of tests you pay for in having an independent expert evaluate to compile the needed repairs to downward haggle on price..................even a 20k car can have wear and tear in excess of normal...........clutch, brakes, lubricants, belts..........hundreds even thousands in wear and abuse.

 

Q45Tech - I don't see a way to PM you can you PM me. I have a off topic question to ask you.

 

Nevermind it was not cheap. Cost me $450 for the rear rotor, and they had to replace the other rear rotor. I was just about to lower the damn Z too...

 

Oh no .... what two rotors and install ???? $200 parts $250 install .... Oh no !!! I feel your pain.

 

You don't understand.... My Z is now going to be punished from the RD.. She did not meet my expectations. Until this baby says sorry to me for causing me some more $$ then i'll release the beast... hah nah just playin just sucks that this had to happen a day or 2 before I was going to purchase lowering springs.

 

Well, at least that is behind you now... that's about all you can say.

 

Yea your right.

 

Z Driver:
I don't do IM/PM or email as I already get several hundreds per day. Most are never answered anyway, sorry. I have a old aol: dcevans1 [no aim] that I look at once per week, maybe.

 

Just wanted to small talk about Marietta, Ga. I was born there but, know little about the area. No worries, looks like your a busy guy.

 

Why are the OEM brakes do NOt have the sensors? I heard no squeaking or whistle from the brakes.

 

Weird, I thought all brakes had that warning clip / wire. Now I'll have to check and see. If it doesn't, I'll be visually checking my pads every six months from here on.

Sorry to hear that. I was wondering the same thing.... Thanks for the post it is of value. ;-)

 

Is it just the 03's or is it for every Z out there Of course I am the one that has to exp. this before anyone else

 

yeah i remembered when i first got my z, had my first brake job <20k. i'm about to do it again and i'm at 30k this time i'm going with Hawk HPS.