ChinaClipper what pads are you using on your 4000's?

 

So are the brake rotors only for Touring or all other trims as well? (basic, performance, Enth)

For US vehicles, I mean.

 

There is only two brake kits for these four variations and we make both.

The front 324mm (~13") is DBA 4600 and rear 4601 (Brembo calipers)

The front 296mm (~12") is DBA 954 and rear DBA 574 (Std Touring calipers)

I will request that we add all the versions to our catalogue to make it more user friendly.

 

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So being a brake expert I was wondering if you have an opinion on what calipers NOT to get?

 

Hi Steve. I was very undecided on what pads to use, so I just stuck the OEM Nissan pads back on for now. My car usage is a daily driver with occasional track use, so cold weather performance is a factor. I am not really keen on changing pads back and forth for track day use. I suspect my track day needs will not be over once every other month. I was also noticing that for the two track events I have done so far (with 20,000 miles on the odometer), that the OEM pads are very hardly worn at all. For now, my thinking is that I will wear these pads out, and then go with Hawk HPS or Ferodos. I had Ferodos on my old 240Z and absolutely loved them - outstanding performance back then! I am wary of the EBC and Performance Friction brands of pads.
Your opinion?
What is this I hear about the 'guidelines' for not mixing metallic and resin pads, without first turning the rotors?
TIA

 

I didn't see any brake experts on this thread but I can give my opinion...
Without naming brands in high performance/track applications;
* I would be concerned about a long body caliper without a bolted or cast bridge section.
* I wouldn't use a bolted two piece caliper without bolts below the centre line of the pistons as they will spread.
* I wouldn't use a caliper with pads not supported by at least two or three quality aftermarket pad manufacturers.

The rest would depend on the specific application.
Brembo, AP Racing, and Stoptech make a good product in the 4,6,8 piston catagory.

 

Nissan pads are generally quite good and if you aren't having any fade or performance issues leave them in for now.

I've read and heard about issues with mixing pad compounds but never had an problem. Different compounds like your heavy metals, carbon ceramics, ferro carbons, Alumina/Kevlar based pads can use different methods of maximising friction by whats known as a third layer transfer film or straight abrasion.

I've swaped pads from these different groups on the same rotors without an issue.

 

Thank you for your informed and experienced replies Steve. I feel more confident about the way my car is configured. I suspect that only as I learn to drive my car better, will there be cause to seek further efficiencies in the braking system.