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Ok, So with all the stuff I just got done at the dealership under warranty, they did tell me I need to replace the rear pads on the Z. I have like 2-3 mm left.
I was going to just get Oem's but for the same price, I can get the Nismo pads around $ 75 give or take.
So my question is; does anyone have rock soild proof that one Pad is better than the other ? Hawk, Stoptech, Brembo, etc....
I'm not caring so much about duration.....but would like performance & reliability in the Pad.
Any suggestions would help.
Thanks, CF
I was going to just get Oem's but for the same price, I can get the Nismo pads around $ 75 give or take.
So my question is; does anyone have rock soild proof that one Pad is better than the other ? Hawk, Stoptech, Brembo, etc....
I'm not caring so much about duration.....but would like performance & reliability in the Pad.
Any suggestions would help.
Thanks, CF
Chris, I know that you're not concerned with any sort of racing. So, my advice to you would be to get something that fits your price range while providing you with enough reliability, longevity, and least amount of brake dust for most of your daily driving needs.
I've tried the OEM ones, Satisfied, and Hawk so far and I'm most impressed with the Hawk HPS pads. These seem to have greater initial bite with a noticeably less amount of brake dust. The EBC stuff is supposed to be pretty good, but Hawk seems to fit most people's needs regardless of their driving habits. As far as the more luxury and name brand ones like Nismo, Brembo, Stoptech, Project Mu, etc., I think the higher prices are just a sales tactic than anything. When you compare the pads' performance all around, they don't do that much better to justify the price difference, if at all.
Anyway, if you do get the Hawk ones, then I suggest you look up the model number for both the fronts and rears and search on eBay using those model numbers. It'll yield much cheaper prices than you will with keywords like "350Z brake pads." This goes for a lot of things, too, btw.
I've tried the OEM ones, Satisfied, and Hawk so far and I'm most impressed with the Hawk HPS pads. These seem to have greater initial bite with a noticeably less amount of brake dust. The EBC stuff is supposed to be pretty good, but Hawk seems to fit most people's needs regardless of their driving habits. As far as the more luxury and name brand ones like Nismo, Brembo, Stoptech, Project Mu, etc., I think the higher prices are just a sales tactic than anything. When you compare the pads' performance all around, they don't do that much better to justify the price difference, if at all.
Anyway, if you do get the Hawk ones, then I suggest you look up the model number for both the fronts and rears and search on eBay using those model numbers. It'll yield much cheaper prices than you will with keywords like "350Z brake pads." This goes for a lot of things, too, btw.
centric makes a very nice street pad but i forget what name its marketed under. its suppose to be prebedded but it bites hard with proper break in. has almost no dust and suppose to last awhile. i just wouldnt recommend it for racing.
Chris, I know that you're not concerned with any sort of racing. So, my advice to you would be to get something that fits your price range while providing you with enough reliability, longevity, and least amount of brake dust for most of your daily driving needs.
I've tried the OEM ones, Satisfied, and Hawk so far and I'm most impressed with the Hawk HPS pads. These seem to have greater initial bite with a noticeably less amount of brake dust. The EBC stuff is supposed to be pretty good, but Hawk seems to fit most people's needs regardless of their driving habits. As far as the more luxury and name brand ones like Nismo, Brembo, Stoptech, Project Mu, etc., I think the higher prices are just a sales tactic than anything. When you compare the pads' performance all around, they don't do that much better to justify the price difference, if at all.
Anyway, if you do get the Hawk ones, then I suggest you look up the model number for both the fronts and rears and search on eBay using those model numbers. It'll yield much cheaper prices than you will with keywords like "350Z brake pads." This goes for a lot of things, too, btw.
I've tried the OEM ones, Satisfied, and Hawk so far and I'm most impressed with the Hawk HPS pads. These seem to have greater initial bite with a noticeably less amount of brake dust. The EBC stuff is supposed to be pretty good, but Hawk seems to fit most people's needs regardless of their driving habits. As far as the more luxury and name brand ones like Nismo, Brembo, Stoptech, Project Mu, etc., I think the higher prices are just a sales tactic than anything. When you compare the pads' performance all around, they don't do that much better to justify the price difference, if at all.
Anyway, if you do get the Hawk ones, then I suggest you look up the model number for both the fronts and rears and search on eBay using those model numbers. It'll yield much cheaper prices than you will with keywords like "350Z brake pads." This goes for a lot of things, too, btw.
Ok, Thanks you guys !
I'm already looking at some Hawk ceramics....which is what I have on the fronts. I believe that the rears are Oem's. I just heard that the Nismo pads were actually pretty good for the money.
Anyways, the dearlership wanted like $ 250 plus to just change the pads.
Ya right ! I'll get them done myself thank you.
i'm most impressed with the hawk hps pads. These seem to have greater initial bite with a noticeably less amount of brake dust. The ebc stuff is supposed to be pretty good, but hawk seems to fit most people's needs regardless of their driving habits. as far as the more luxury and name brand ones like nismo, brembo, stoptech, project mu, etc., i think the higher prices are just a sales tactic than anything.
Silly stealerships.. If you dont want to mess with it Chris just let me know - I'll knock it out for CHEAP.. 
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I have a posi pads on now, for daily drive its ok, but during the high speed it won't stop the car... I hate it... Hawk stops better. But I'm not big fan of hawk tho.
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