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Old 04-14-2015, 10:07 AM
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Which brakes parts should I buy?

I am looking to get new brakes (Rotors & Pads) for my Maxima 01', which ones do you guys suggest? Which ones should I stay away from?
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Old 04-14-2015, 11:36 AM
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I'm currently running AAP Platinum ceramics and AAP rotors. Both are quiet, have good pedal feel and don't leave brake dust. They can be gotten for a steal using discount codes.

Check out RockAuto and Amazon as well. Akebono's are highly regarded for Japanese cars. This is a good time to also flush your brake fluid if it's old.
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I bought new eBay rotors and pads, replaced all corners a few months ago for ~$100 shipped. It was a steal. The car stops SO much better now. I also did a brake fluid flush.

This is the seller's page: http://www.ebay.com/usr/fastsource_a...72.m2749.l2754

If you are looking for drilled/slotted stuff, brakemotive on eBay has great reviews across other forums.

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Stay away from EBC yellowstuff so dusty
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Stay away from EBC yellowstuff so dusty


They're awesome.
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Old 04-14-2015, 04:52 PM
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Hawk HPS pads.
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I installed a set of PowerStops rotors and pads and I am very happy with them. Rockauto.com sells the complete "daily driver" set (four rotors, pads, hw kit) for ~ $124 and I feel the quality is better than my previous setup (Brembo rotors + Raybestos pads). They also sell "performance" kits with drilled/slotted rotors but there are good reasons to stay away from those.
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if you have time and money get the 6th gen front calipers... BBK upgrade is always the best route.
Also take a look at the akebono brake pads. I have a set of those and the Centric black hub painted rotors. 35k+ miles and the brakes still look like I just put them on last month. Great stopping power and zero to no dust.
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Originally Posted by Gregpdaven
I am looking to get new brakes (Rotors & Pads) for my Maxima 01', which ones do you guys suggest? Which ones should I stay away from?
What's your budget?
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