Brake Pads
02-03-2006, 10:51 AM
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Brake Pads
My brakes are about to go on my car and was wondering what pads I should get for my car. I've searched around and everyone seems to like the Hawk HPS or the Raybestos Quietstop. How are these pads compared to the stock brake pads and should I also get aftermarket rotors with it? Brembo blanks? I'm just looking for braking power equal or better to the stock pads.
Also, I believe my strut mount is breaking... I'm getting a "thunking" noise when I go over bumps. I don't think its the strut because the ride is still as stiff as it was before. How much does it usually cost to fix this?
Thanks!
Also, I believe my strut mount is breaking... I'm getting a "thunking" noise when I go over bumps. I don't think its the strut because the ride is still as stiff as it was before. How much does it usually cost to fix this?
Thanks!
02-03-2006, 10:55 AM
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pads
I have had both brand pads.
Right now I have the hawks on the front. Although I think they are very good pads I am not sure i would buy them again because of the enormous amounts of brake dust they give off.
The raybestos quiet stops were excellent pads also no complaints
Right now I have the hawks on the front. Although I think they are very good pads I am not sure i would buy them again because of the enormous amounts of brake dust they give off.
The raybestos quiet stops were excellent pads also no complaints
02-03-2006, 11:24 AM
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Get either the Hawk HPS or the Nismo pads for the Altima or 350z. The Raybestos will eventually cause pad transfer to your rotors making them appear as though they have warped. The Hawk and Nismo pads have a much higher heat tolerance than other direct OEM replacement pads. I have gone through many sets of pads and 3 sets of "warped rotors". It's not the rotors, it's the pads causing the problem. I now have Brembo blanks and Nismo pads and I finally have no juddering.
02-03-2006, 11:59 AM
#5
Akebonas are good too!!! I bought set for front a year ago. paid high $40's They are almost like new!!! no noise, low in dust great stopping power. Now i'm getting a set of Axxis ult for rear since I have had some issues with my rear calipers.
P.S. If I wouldn't forget a/t nisamo pads for altima SE-R i'd rather take those. BTW guys what's the part# for those pads?
P.S. If I wouldn't forget a/t nisamo pads for altima SE-R i'd rather take those. BTW guys what's the part# for those pads?
02-03-2006, 04:02 PM
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I just installed brembo blanks and akebono ceramics in the front. Cheapest I found was Ebay. Extremely silent setup and no dust ...although I wish the akebonos would chomp down harder and bite. Not that the braking is baaad ...just wish it were better.
Does anyone have the stock setup that hasnt warped on them?
by the way, ebay all day everyday.
Does anyone have the stock setup that hasnt warped on them?
by the way, ebay all day everyday.
02-03-2006, 08:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Virus
Get either the Hawk HPS or the Nismo pads for the Altima or 350z. The Raybestos will eventually cause pad transfer to your rotors making them appear as though they have warped. The Hawk and Nismo pads have a much higher heat tolerance than other direct OEM replacement pads. I have gone through many sets of pads and 3 sets of "warped rotors". It's not the rotors, it's the pads causing the problem. I now have Brembo blanks and Nismo pads and I finally have no juddering.
One question though, since everyone is talking about brake dust with the hawks, have you been able to compare the hawks dust with the nismo? and where did you get your hands on the nismo pads. Also i'm assuming they're they same pads, but i have a 00, has anything changed or are they the same from 00-03?
02-03-2006, 09:08 PM
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Power slot cryo with HPS. Good braking , once in awhile I get a squeel when they are cold. The dust factor is not bad but its in the inside of the rims. The next pads I am gonna try is the Hawk Pads Ceramic
02-03-2006, 11:08 PM
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i have axxis ULTs and they freakin ANNOY! like seriously...me and shogunsc4 and a few other members have these pads and they squeal WAAY too much...the dust is freakin insane too...like 3 days of driving and my polished lip is soaked in brake dust...the stopping power is there...don't get me wrong, it's a step up from OEM which is a plus for users looking for more stopping power...but it's not worth it for the insane amount of brake dust and SQUEAL you get...
AHH
the squeal!! its so loud and annoying!!
AHH
the squeal!! its so loud and annoying!!
02-04-2006, 05:20 AM
#13
Originally Posted by NYghettoGLE
anyone got feedback on pbr/axxis?
i just bought a pbr/axxis deluxe plus pad set for my car, waiting to have installed.
i just bought a pbr/axxis deluxe plus pad set for my car, waiting to have installed.
02-04-2006, 01:38 PM
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I recently put on hawk hps and brembo blanks. I know this sound weird but once the brakes get warm it seems like the hps grip even better. I've had atleast 2 other types of pads on my car and this is the best. I recently had an apportunity to test them..on highway going 90 had to slow down fast.. and the brakes are fine. Last set of pads i did that on they were gone. So for my money spent a little more get a set of hps and some good rotors.
02-04-2006, 02:16 PM
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i went from quietstops to axxis ultimates. I would not do that again. Quietstops stopped well and very little dust but maybe they were the cause for warping my mftr rotors. I will look into those NISMO pads tho. Who can put me on?
02-04-2006, 02:18 PM
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Originally Posted by SuperStasiu
I recently put on hawk hps and brembo blanks. I know this sound weird but once the brakes get warm it seems like the hps grip even better. I've had atleast 2 other types of pads on my car and this is the best. I recently had an apportunity to test them..on highway going 90 had to slow down fast.. and the brakes are fine. Last set of pads i did that on they were gone. So for my money spent a little more get a set of hps and some good rotors.
hows the dust and the squeal on the HPS pads?
02-04-2006, 04:29 PM
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Originally Posted by dextterity
does anyone know where we can find these NISMO pads? and does anyone know more about them, performance and brake dust info?
I would recomment contacting them to make sure the fronts will fit the 5th gens as they do not list which year of Maxima they are for.
02-04-2006, 04:47 PM
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Originally Posted by SEmy2K2go
They're a bit pricey, but they're on the Nismo Parts Site.
I would recomment contacting them to make sure the fronts will fit the 5th gens as they do not list which year of Maxima they are for.
I would recomment contacting them to make sure the fronts will fit the 5th gens as they do not list which year of Maxima they are for.
02-05-2006, 07:31 PM
#22
Originally Posted by dextterity
This is exactly what i wanted to hear, i've been thinking this over for a while what i eventually will need to do about my brakes. Probably my biggest problem with the max so far overtime has been brakes. It seems that my rotors are warping again and was assuming that the stock pads just don't perform well and was coming on here to figure out what to get.
One question though, since everyone is talking about brake dust with the hawks, have you been able to compare the hawks dust with the nismo? and where did you get your hands on the nismo pads. Also i'm assuming they're they same pads, but i have a 00, has anything changed or are they the same from 00-03?
One question though, since everyone is talking about brake dust with the hawks, have you been able to compare the hawks dust with the nismo? and where did you get your hands on the nismo pads. Also i'm assuming they're they same pads, but i have a 00, has anything changed or are they the same from 00-03?
02-05-2006, 07:33 PM
#23
Originally Posted by Nomad
Can someone get p# for nismo pads? how much they usually are?
sh*t I just bought set of axxis pads for my rear
sh*t I just bought set of axxis pads for my rear
02-05-2006, 07:36 PM
#24
I don't think anyone knows who makes the Nismo pads. We do know, Nismo doesn't make them. I wouldn't be suprised if Hawk made the pads. Usually performance pads suck when cold and perform great when heated. I found the Nismo pads to be great cold and fantastic once heated to operating temperature.
02-05-2006, 07:40 PM
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Originally Posted by steven88
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hows the dust and the squeal on the HPS pads?
hows the dust and the squeal on the HPS pads?
The dust isnt that bad its not as thick as other pads but since i've had them on i've had to make a couple ruff stops or slow downs and no steering wheel shake yet. They havent squeeled on me yet so i cant comment about that but i guess if you brake them in right they'll work right.
02-06-2006, 12:43 AM
#26
Originally Posted by 5thgenfan
I just installed brembo blanks and akebono ceramics in the front. Cheapest I found was Ebay. Extremely silent setup and no dust ...although I wish the akebonos would chomp down harder and bite. Not that the braking is baaad ...just wish it were better.
Does anyone have the stock setup that hasnt warped on them?
by the way, ebay all day everyday.
Does anyone have the stock setup that hasnt warped on them?
by the way, ebay all day everyday.
Akebono also offers a Street Performance pad. I haven't heard any reviews on them or anything but I will be trying them next on my car. Heres a link to their website I will have to look into pricing and maybe look into a group deal on these like I did with the QuietStops a couple years back.
02-06-2006, 07:04 AM
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Originally Posted by scmaxima2k
Akebono also offers a Street Performance pad. I haven't heard any reviews on them or anything but I will be trying them next on my car. Heres a link to their website I will have to look into pricing and maybe look into a group deal on these like I did with the QuietStops a couple years back.
02-06-2006, 04:04 PM
#29
Originally Posted by 2002 Maxima SE
I got RTP blanks and Axxis Deluxe pads from AuToMaX_95. Great price, fast shipping. The brakes are dust free and stop quick.
02-06-2006, 04:09 PM
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http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...03&catalogid=1
I guess we need to buy those for 17' rims? Good price but how they bite?
I guess we need to buy those for 17' rims? Good price but how they bite?
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