I own a 2004 350z with only 13,000 miles on it and i am starting to look into brake pads for the car. i took the tires off and the rotors look good so i am going to leave those alone for now. but i was wondering if i should stick with the factory pads which create a ton of break dust on my front tires, or if i should go with something else. any help would be great oh and i also do not have the brembo brakes i have the cheapy ones. Thanks agian

 

I'd be surprised if you needed pads so early

 

Project mu B-force Low dust and still good grip. Do squeak a little from time to time. I'll be getting these

 

For the street i just like the ones that stop my car. Thats all you really need.

 

Well i know that i don't need the pads yet but i figured over the winter months while i have the car living in my garage that i could do a one over and put newer stuff in plus i might be getting a set of rims and tires so really i just want them to stay clean longer.

 

i was thinking ebc reds. They are ment for 200bhp or higher which is what our cars are so what do you guys think?

 

Green is better for the street IMO , red is good for a new trackday driver and overkill for most street aps, unless you tear the canyons up.

 

how on earth does the hp of a car equate to the brakes that are suitable?

I hate to be the search police, but this exact question has been asked probably 50 times over the years and there are reviews posted, both plus and minus, of just about every pad on the market. Spend some time searching through this section and go with what you feel comfortable with, and with whatever suits your budget

 

thanks terrasmak

 

get a set of hawk HPS and call it a day

 

What is giving you the idea that you need new pads already? Have you actually looked at them to check wear? Unless the dust getting on your nerves, you should be able to get an easy 40k+ out of the OEMs if you do not track the car...

 

i know that i don't need them yet and yes i have looked at them when i cleaned the rims. However i am wondering what others use ahead of time. so i can put the money aside now for them. I like to be safe with everything espically money. thanks for the letting me know to look at hawk hps.

 

I would agree I got the NS model and they are much better than the stock pads.

 

I just got the NS pads on new slotted OEM Stoptech replacements, slotted. They squeeze like a farm of pigs, I might have to find some more aggressive pads.

 

I've got Project Mu B-Force pads... Waiting to get them on though... Z is in the shop...

 

for the least amount of brake dust get akebono pads. hands down. you can get them from tirerack. they come stock on the g37

 

That get what you want stuff sucks assnut... I ft you have experience with multiple pads then give a specific opinion...

Example: I only have experience with the stockers and EBC RedStuff; indicated for sprinted daily driving...

EBC Red Stuff > Stockers; howerver, the breakdust becomes visable 150 miles after wash... the performance out weighs the dust....

 

Well... this is a worthless brand name drop... Example: I have a chick name Cindy, but I haven't boned her yet.........

 

totally uncalled for.

 

A lot of stuff is uncalled for on this site, but the second post you quoted of his was needed. The first one would be fine if it were worded a bit differently. (ie no name calling ) IMO