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Old Aug 24, 2012 | 06:29 AM
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Hi guys, it seems like it is brake time for my 2005 350z Grand Touring Roadster. I have a couple questions.

First, since I have the Brembo calipers, will the rotors and pads be the same as if I had normal calipers? So I can be sure I order the right ones.

Second, what is a good rotor/pad combination for the lowest amount of money? I don't take it to the track at all, but sometimes the streets turn into a track. I'm mainly interested in no noise and very low dust.


Thanks in advance for any help.

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Old Aug 24, 2012 | 07:18 AM
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2005 didn't have Grand Touring. You probably have 35th Anniversary Edition.
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Old Aug 24, 2012 | 08:00 AM
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Hmm, I wonder what this is then.

http://www.kbb.com/nissan/350z/2005-...=private-party

I guess I meant Grand Touring Roadster.
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Old Aug 24, 2012 | 08:37 AM
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If you want no noise and low dust, then get some generic pads form Autozone, OReilly, etc. Get lifetime pads and you'll get replacements for free. Definitely cheaper than OEM or Brembos and if you're not tracking the car, no point in getting high performance pads/rotors.
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Old Aug 24, 2012 | 08:48 AM
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Centric blanks are pretty cheap as well. You can get some cheap ceramic pads for low dust.
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Old Aug 24, 2012 | 09:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Deteria
2005 didn't have Grand Touring. You probably have 35th Anniversary Edition.
thanks for ur incorrect input
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Old Aug 24, 2012 | 09:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Amirs350z
Centric blanks are pretty cheap as well. You can get some cheap ceramic pads for low dust.
centric blanks or power slots, and some stoptech pads cheap and good setup
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Old Aug 24, 2012 | 10:17 AM
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Thanks for the input, but I found a post for RotorPros. I believe I will just get some from them.
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Old Aug 24, 2012 | 10:23 AM
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+1 on StopTech Street pads.
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Old Aug 24, 2012 | 08:25 PM
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Originally Posted by AdvanZ33
+1 on StopTech Street pads.
I am bike lover and I totally agree the StopTech Street Performance Brake Pads are awesome they are manufactured to meet the demands of high performance driving situations and maintaining their ability to work in every-day driving conditions.
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Old Aug 25, 2012 | 02:25 AM
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If you dont track your car then get OEM pads.
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Old Aug 25, 2012 | 08:07 PM
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^^^oem pads are dusty as hell so that wouldn't fit the op's needs
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