Stock Rotor Replacement
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Stock Rotor Replacement
Greetings,
Those of you who have replaced your stock rotors (as I am sure many of you have), how long did they last? I've got 21k miles on the car right now and my stock pads are pretty much shot. The stealership informed me that they recommend I replace my front rotors as well as pads at a price, if I heard him correctly, of $545.00 (Of course, he was going to give me a "deal" for $520 )
In the opinion of the general public, is 21,000 miles a reasonable lifespan for OE rotors at the mercy of a moderately aggressive driver? I don't want to replace them if it's highly unnecessary.
There are some great pad/rotor/line/fluid package deals on the vendor forum so I just wanted to know if now would be the appropriate time in the car's life to capitalize.
Thanks in advance for your input,
Phil
Those of you who have replaced your stock rotors (as I am sure many of you have), how long did they last? I've got 21k miles on the car right now and my stock pads are pretty much shot. The stealership informed me that they recommend I replace my front rotors as well as pads at a price, if I heard him correctly, of $545.00 (Of course, he was going to give me a "deal" for $520 )
In the opinion of the general public, is 21,000 miles a reasonable lifespan for OE rotors at the mercy of a moderately aggressive driver? I don't want to replace them if it's highly unnecessary.
There are some great pad/rotor/line/fluid package deals on the vendor forum so I just wanted to know if now would be the appropriate time in the car's life to capitalize.
Thanks in advance for your input,
Phil
Last edited by CaliforniaDream; 12-11-2008 at 01:37 PM.
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I got about 80,000 out of my original rotors. That includes 6 track days and daily driving on Hawk HP+ pads. If the car stops smoothly then just put new pads on it. Don't turn the rotors if there is nothing wrong with them. You'll just shorten their life.
I did however have my original rotors turned once, but I'm not sure what the mileage was. What I do remember is that it was only a bandaid. The pulsing was back again in a couple months. So I'd say 60,000-80,000 depending on useage.
I did however have my original rotors turned once, but I'm not sure what the mileage was. What I do remember is that it was only a bandaid. The pulsing was back again in a couple months. So I'd say 60,000-80,000 depending on useage.
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I won't use anything less than Brembo or OEM Nissan for rotors. I've tried others, friends have tried others, and they don't last very long. I dished out $400 for 4 OEM Nissan rotors from the dealership since I know I'm going to beat the crap out of them and I don't want to buy new ones next year and do the work again.
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I won't use anything less than Brembo or OEM Nissan for rotors. I've tried others, friends have tried others, and they don't last very long. I dished out $400 for 4 OEM Nissan rotors from the dealership since I know I'm going to beat the crap out of them and I don't want to buy new ones next year and do the work again.
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Have you pulled the wheel off yourself and looked at the pads and rotors? Dealers are good at telling you need brakes (pads and or rotors).
I do the inspection myself and either do them myself or have a friend help. Much cheaper and easier than you think to do.
I do the inspection myself and either do them myself or have a friend help. Much cheaper and easier than you think to do.
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Standard (non brembo) rotors, have a new thickness of 24mm and a replacement thickness of 22mm.
I haven't measured mine yet (use a micrometer) but a guesstimate just looking at the lip on the outer edge, i'd say they've got to be pretty close.
I'm looking at possible EBC OE replacements or their USR slotted. about $100 for the front OE's or $170 for the slotted.
I haven't measured mine yet (use a micrometer) but a guesstimate just looking at the lip on the outer edge, i'd say they've got to be pretty close.
I'm looking at possible EBC OE replacements or their USR slotted. about $100 for the front OE's or $170 for the slotted.
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I just replaced my OEM rotors at 70k.
I don't know the depth, but they still worked great. I ordered premium slotted rotors from R1 concepts, stoptech ss lines, ate super blue, and hawk hps pads.
I think all in all I spent ~$550 installed, but I did the work myself.
Took about 10 hours because one of the bolts and washers that came with the stoptech lines was damaged and it took me a little while to figure out the leak and find a replacement OEM bolt.
The stoptech kit is great though, don't let me dissuade your from buying it.
I don't know the depth, but they still worked great. I ordered premium slotted rotors from R1 concepts, stoptech ss lines, ate super blue, and hawk hps pads.
I think all in all I spent ~$550 installed, but I did the work myself.
Took about 10 hours because one of the bolts and washers that came with the stoptech lines was damaged and it took me a little while to figure out the leak and find a replacement OEM bolt.
The stoptech kit is great though, don't let me dissuade your from buying it.