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Old Dec 22, 2014 | 09:16 PM
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Purchased a 2003 350z Touring with 29k miles on it from an older man who obviously kept it in his garage and didn't drive it during rain/snow.

But now I have it, and I dont have a garage spot where I live so the car gets rained, and snowed on.

Here is my issue, I had to change both of the rear break calipers (2 months apart) because they wouldn't fully release the break pads, causing tons of heat to my rims, and serious break wear.

Has anyone else that parks their Z outside have this issue? should i prepare to change the front 2 calipers?

I live in IL, so the weather fluctuates a lot.
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Old Dec 22, 2014 | 09:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Derrick_k
Purchased a 2003 350z Touring with 29k miles on it from an older man who obviously kept it in his garage and didn't drive it during rain/snow.

But now I have it, and I dont have a garage spot where I live so the car gets rained, and snowed on.

Here is my issue, I had to change both of the rear break calipers (2 months apart) because they wouldn't fully release the break pads, causing tons of heat to my rims, and serious break wear.

Has anyone else that parks their Z outside have this issue? should i prepare to change the front 2 calipers?

I live in IL, so the weather fluctuates a lot.

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Old Dec 22, 2014 | 10:41 PM
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HA!!!






ahhh, oh my lord. Pure greatness!
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Old Dec 22, 2014 | 11:17 PM
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What did you have break on your car, what is broken?


Moving to the breaks and suspension section, maybe someone will know about breaks.

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Old Dec 22, 2014 | 11:19 PM
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C'mon guys...give this guy a brake
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Old Dec 23, 2014 | 12:11 AM
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Yeah guys, his breaks are braking. Help him fix his breaks!
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Old Dec 23, 2014 | 02:49 AM
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Break 'Em Off Some Knowledge
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Old Dec 23, 2014 | 04:04 AM
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Originally Posted by AroundMyHorn

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Old Dec 23, 2014 | 04:15 AM
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bwaaaaaaaaahahahaha.

here you go kid, when you need a brake



around, you missed one... an annoyance for me anyway

Originally Posted by Derrick_k
Here is my issue, I had to change both of the rear break calipers (2 months apart) because they wouldn't fully release the break pads, causing tons of heat to my rims, and serious break wear.
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Old Dec 23, 2014 | 05:22 AM
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Maybe the previous owner didn't know much about taking care of cars, but my guess is that the brake fluid needs to be changed. The system should be flushed out and cleaned. While you're at it, you might as well have a set of stainless steel or braided brake lines ready to install.
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Old Dec 23, 2014 | 05:46 AM
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Maybe the previous owner didn't know much about taking care of cars, but my guess is that the brake fluid needs to be changed. The system should be flushed out and cleaned. While you're at it, you might as well have a set of stainless steel or braided brake lines ready to install.
Seeing as Smooth took care of the tech, I'll just say I break for animals.
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Old Dec 23, 2014 | 05:49 AM
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Old Dec 23, 2014 | 05:53 AM
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Old Dec 23, 2014 | 06:10 AM
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Break 'em off, Top Texas, drive slabs reckless
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Old Dec 23, 2014 | 06:18 AM
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this thread doesn't make any cents.
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Old Dec 23, 2014 | 07:46 AM
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Originally Posted by AroundMyHorn
LMAO

It has 29k and it's giving you break issues.. That's very odd. The break fluid should be fairly clean still from the factory, I would take it to your local break specialist. It shouldn't be a big deal. Good luck.
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Old Dec 23, 2014 | 01:18 PM
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Your question is confusing, how did the brakes affect your wheels?

Rebuild the calipers, run new fuild, new pads and refinish your rotors and that should cover all your bases

Lol at this coming up when I search for "break yo self"

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