2010 MI-350Z Track Days
05-06-2010, 06:55 AM
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Did you change your pads already? If not ...
After seeing Steve's note I decided to chime in as well since you have the same car as mine. Not sure what is the condition of your pads because your post isn't clear if you changed them already.
I used my stock pads on my Nismo for 5 track days before replacing them with Carbotech's. I had about 11K miles on my car and when I started tracking last year and it was never braked very hard so my pad wear could have been less. Unless your car was driven really hard and braked hard your pads should be OK for the event.
After seeing Steve's note I decided to chime in as well since you have the same car as mine. Not sure what is the condition of your pads because your post isn't clear if you changed them already.
I used my stock pads on my Nismo for 5 track days before replacing them with Carbotech's. I had about 11K miles on my car and when I started tracking last year and it was never braked very hard so my pad wear could have been less. Unless your car was driven really hard and braked hard your pads should be OK for the event.
05-06-2010, 10:45 AM
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Did you change your pads already? If not ...
After seeing Steve's note I decided to chime in as well since you have the same car as mine. Not sure what is the condition of your pads because your post isn't clear if you changed them already.
I used my stock pads on my Nismo for 5 track days before replacing them with Carbotech's. I had about 11K miles on my car and when I started tracking last year and it was never braked very hard so my pad wear could have been less. Unless your car was driven really hard and braked hard your pads should be OK for the event.
After seeing Steve's note I decided to chime in as well since you have the same car as mine. Not sure what is the condition of your pads because your post isn't clear if you changed them already.
I used my stock pads on my Nismo for 5 track days before replacing them with Carbotech's. I had about 11K miles on my car and when I started tracking last year and it was never braked very hard so my pad wear could have been less. Unless your car was driven really hard and braked hard your pads should be OK for the event.
And Thinking of changing pads to Hawk HP Plus Race brake pads and ATE Super Blue Brake Fulid for brake fuel
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05-06-2010, 11:24 AM
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I talked with Howard about you this morning... He accidentally quoted you wholesale price for the pads he said. 
I had him change my fluid this morning... They are sure quick! Car feels good.
I bought some SD cards (on sale) for my GoPro today at Microcenter... I'm all set now! Might be a long 7 days.
I had him change my fluid this morning... They are sure quick! Car feels good. I bought some SD cards (on sale) for my GoPro today at Microcenter... I'm all set now! Might be a long 7 days.
05-06-2010, 11:39 AM
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Fyi, dealerships are not cheap either. I called everyone last year before I did my brake pads last year with Brian's help. They are pretty easy to swap. I remember everyone I called quoted atleast 250-300 in labor. The stock pads are about 90-95$ each side (Front/Rear).
I can help you, if you'd like and tell you how to change them.
Does it mean its going to cost him more than 480$?
I can help you, if you'd like and tell you how to change them.
Does it mean its going to cost him more than 480$?
05-06-2010, 02:57 PM
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I think I can change the pads but I kinda still have no idea what to do with break fluid and when I called nissan, they said they do the rotors too. so I don't know 100% what to do I'm gonna order hawk break pads and fluids tonite though.
05-07-2010, 04:04 AM
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Fyi, dealerships are not cheap either. I called everyone last year before I did my brake pads last year with Brian's help. They are pretty easy to swap. I remember everyone I called quoted atleast 250-300 in labor. The stock pads are about 90-95$ each side (Front/Rear).
I can help you, if you'd like and tell you how to change them.
Does it mean its going to cost him more than 480$?
I can help you, if you'd like and tell you how to change them.
Does it mean its going to cost him more than 480$?
$250-$300 in labor for brake pads! I'll do it for the nice low price of $200.. lol
05-07-2010, 07:22 AM
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I know, I was surprised to find out it will be closer to 700$ for the pad replacement.
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05-07-2010, 07:25 AM
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http://www.oakos.com/Merchant2/merch...ory_Code=10900
http://www.oakos.com/Merchant2/merch...ory_Code=10900
Front Pads for 350Z Brembo brakes - Here are two of many many choices..
http://www.oakos.com/Merchant2/merch...ory_Code=10900
http://www.oakos.com/Merchant2/merch...ory_Code=10900
05-07-2010, 02:16 PM
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Hey guys my car now squeaks when turn the wheel by about a half rotation, this wasn't there the first I changed the pads. Not sure if the pad is rubbing the rotor. I applied plenty of anti-brake gel, I am wondering if I need a special anti squeal gel.
How about yours Rob?
How about yours Rob?
