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Suggestions on rotors and brake pads?
Posted on 5/5/14 at 12:57 pm
Posted on 5/5/14 at 12:57 pm
I suck at mechanic work, I'm always stripping something, but I've been told that changing your rotors and pads are pretty simple.
What am I looking for in rotors and pads? I want something with good braking performance. Are there certain brands or types of rotors and pads I should be looking for? Or is it all the same shite?
TIA
What am I looking for in rotors and pads? I want something with good braking performance. Are there certain brands or types of rotors and pads I should be looking for? Or is it all the same shite?
TIA
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Posted on 5/5/14 at 12:57 pm to Casty McBoozer
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Suggestions on rotors and brake pads
I suggest you have them.
Posted on 5/5/14 at 12:58 pm to Casty McBoozer
Why are you changing the rotors?
Posted on 5/5/14 at 12:59 pm to Casty McBoozer
The factory made that decision for you already.
Posted on 5/5/14 at 1:00 pm to htownjeep
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Why are you changing the rotors?
Wheel shimmy when braking.
Posted on 5/5/14 at 1:01 pm to Casty McBoozer
What type of car and how aggressive do you drive?
Posted on 5/5/14 at 1:01 pm to LNCHBOX
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What type of car and how aggressive do you drive?
Altima 3.5 SE, sometimes fairly aggresively.
Posted on 5/5/14 at 1:04 pm to Casty McBoozer
Rotors I wouldn't skimp on just because you don't want them to warp quickly. I'd find a good OEM supplier for those, but I don't know who makes good stuff for Nissan.
For pads, I like EBC or Hawk. Used those in various muscle cars I've owned and never had any issues.
For pads, I like EBC or Hawk. Used those in various muscle cars I've owned and never had any issues.
Posted on 5/5/14 at 1:08 pm to LNCHBOX
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For pads, I like EBC or Hawk.
I've bought EBC rotors as well. No complaints.
Posted on 5/5/14 at 1:10 pm to Casty McBoozer
Changing pads is pretty easy. Rotors are a different animal, especially if they're pressed on.
ETA
You need to bring them to a shop and have them turned. They usually turn them while still on the car.
ETA
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Wheel shimmy when braking.
You need to bring them to a shop and have them turned. They usually turn them while still on the car.
This post was edited on 5/5/14 at 1:12 pm
Posted on 5/5/14 at 1:15 pm to Trout Bandit
Shops don't like turning warped rotors. On my previous vehicles, I always went with Brembo blanks and ceramic AutoZone pads. You should be done for $200 right there
On my big truck, I have factory rotors and pads because they lasted 115,000 miles
On my big truck, I have factory rotors and pads because they lasted 115,000 miles
Posted on 5/5/14 at 1:16 pm to Trout Bandit
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You need to bring them to a shop and have them turned. They usually turn them while still on the car.
Last time I had it at the shop they told me the front rotors were warped.
Posted on 5/5/14 at 1:19 pm to Casty McBoozer
Ceramic for the brake pads. You won't get all that black gunk all over your wheels.
Posted on 5/5/14 at 1:20 pm to Casty McBoozer
I was just quoted $230ish to get an inspection and change pads and turn rotors on my truck. Given the time I'd have to spend doing it myself and the price id pay for 8 pads and 4 rotors...decision was a no brainer. Gonna let the dealership handle it while I get some work done lol.
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