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Old Jun 11, 2008 | 01:09 PM
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The Brick is up getting new tires & alignment. Service calls and tells me I'm down to 2 mm on pads and rotors are below legal limit. Per Nissan, i need new pads & rotors for a cost of $600. Car has 50,000 miles with original brakes.

I know diddly squat about this stuff.

Could I get some informed opinions on what I should do?

Just after good solid dependable performance; nothing "really cool" but do want low risk. Nothing where I have to go through eBay is of interest.
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Old Jun 11, 2008 | 01:55 PM
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I'm in the same situation, but I didn't take it to Nissan for service. They wanted 490+tax for 2 new front rotors, resurfacing rear rotors and 4 new pads.
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Old Jun 11, 2008 | 06:06 PM
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You did not mention what year/model you have, but it looks like a pre-2006 with standard brakes.
Good, cheap rotors made by Centric (they own StopTech) are $50 each front, and $45 each rear.
Pads depend on the type of driving, but ceramic (very little brake dust) are nice if all you do is daily drive. Hawk and Satisfied make ceramic pads $50-$72 per axle set.
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Old Jun 11, 2008 | 06:10 PM
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honestly man I have gotten my stuff done at a Brake Masters and it was link 250 for my SUV. Larger rotors and pads. There is not much difference with going to a dealer compaired to a good brake place. You're going to save much more when moving away from OEM
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Old Jun 11, 2008 | 10:04 PM
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I can help you with pads, if yours is an 06. I have extra OEM pads, if you need them lmk.

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Old Jun 12, 2008 | 12:02 AM
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I'd do the brake job for 250 if you are in socal. God dealers rip people off. I can do brakes in my sleep.
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Old Jun 14, 2008 | 11:06 AM
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Dude you might as well upgrade to the Stoptech Stage 2 for that price. Comes wih Axxis Ultimate Brake pads, your choice of slotted or drilled rotors, SS Brake Line and Motul Fluids. Check it out:
http://www.mynismo.com/products/?id=2966
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Old Jun 14, 2008 | 12:39 PM
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I'd go with the Centric blanks. Cheap, but solid products, then a pad of your choice. http://www.zeckhausen.com/Nissan/350Z.htm
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