7th Generation Maxima (2009-2015) Come in and talk about the 7th generation Maxima
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Recommended brake pads

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 01-13-2016, 07:01 PM
  #1  
Supporting Maxima.org Member
Thread Starter
 
Maximam's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Reno, NV
Posts: 2,909
Recommended brake pads

If anyone is wondering what pads to go with when you need replacements, I'd recommend:



I used them on my E55 and loved them. I just did both axles and am happy. Additionally, I flushed the old brake fluid out and bled in new fluid. Good to go!
Maximam is offline  
Old 01-14-2016, 09:14 AM
  #2  
Senior Member
 
maxud's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Connecticut
Posts: 511
I second Akebono. Thats what I have on mine right now and use for all brake jobs. Funny enough, I also bought them from True Blue parts on ebay.
maxud is offline  
Old 01-15-2016, 10:08 AM
  #3  
Junior Member
 
EndoT800's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 82
I'm going to order these as my front pads are at 15% left. Anything special you need to do when replacing the front pads or are they pretty straight forward? I've read that the rear pads might be a pain to replace. If so, I may take it to my mechanic when needed and let them do the rear.

Last edited by EndoT800; 01-19-2016 at 11:06 AM.
EndoT800 is offline  
Old 01-15-2016, 10:12 AM
  #4  
Senior Member
 
maxud's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Connecticut
Posts: 511
Originally Posted by EndoT800
I going to order these as my front pads are at 15% left. Anything special you need to do when replacing the front pads or are they pretty straight forward? I've read that the rear pads might be a pain to replace. If so, I may take it to my mechanic when needed and let them do the rear.
There is absolutely nothing special about Front brakes on Maxima. Single piston calipers, regular slide pins.
The only thing that makes rears a bit of pain is that the sliding pins are integrated with hold down bolt, a crappy design in my book.
maxud is offline  
Old 01-17-2016, 10:13 AM
  #5  
Senior Member
 
whit's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 432
I did the akebono pads also about a month ago. Good pad !
whit is offline  
Old 01-19-2016, 04:42 AM
  #6  
Member
 
mikekay's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2015
Posts: 250
Do they still squeak?
mikekay is offline  
Old 01-19-2016, 08:04 AM
  #7  
Supporting Maxima.org Member
Thread Starter
 
Maximam's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Reno, NV
Posts: 2,909
Originally Posted by mikekay
Do they still squeak?
My factory pads did not squeak and neither do these.
Maximam is offline  
Old 01-19-2016, 08:40 AM
  #8  
Senior Member
 
maxud's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Connecticut
Posts: 511
only recently did I get starting a bit of a groan noise first thing in the morning. Could be hard spot on the pad or something to that effect. Only get the noise for one application in the morning and then its noise free.
I was surprised to get the noise, but still recommend the pads. Noise could also be a combination of pads and rotors.
maxud is offline  
Old 01-19-2016, 11:59 AM
  #9  
Member
 
mikekay's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2015
Posts: 250
In Toronto its super damp most of the time and mine right after doing the rotors and pads (with shims included -- YES!) Will squeak like they are hitting the indicator..... :'(
mikekay is offline  
Old 01-19-2016, 12:11 PM
  #10  
Senior Member
 
maxud's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Connecticut
Posts: 511
Originally Posted by mikekay
In Toronto its super damp most of the time and mine right after doing the rotors and pads (with shims included -- YES!) Will squeak like they are hitting the indicator..... :'(
Dampness will put a slight coat of rust on your rotors in no time. This will cause some noises for sure.
maxud is offline  
Old 04-21-2016, 02:40 PM
  #11  
Junior Member
 
mattz300's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 50
Just ordered these for my 2010 SV. I will report back to provide an update on how they work out. Great reviews on them and thanks for providing this info!



Originally Posted by Maximam
If anyone is wondering what pads to go with when you need replacements, I'd recommend:



I used them on my E55 and loved them. I just did both axles and am happy. Additionally, I flushed the old brake fluid out and bled in new fluid. Good to go!
mattz300 is offline  
Old 04-21-2016, 08:22 PM
  #12  
Member
 
fame126's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2014
Posts: 121
I got powerstop evolution pads. Feel a little better than stock.
fame126 is offline  
Old 04-22-2016, 07:26 AM
  #13  
Senior Member
 
NCSUpilot's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Raleigh, NC
Posts: 452
How's the dust on these?
NCSUpilot is offline  
Old 04-22-2016, 02:31 PM
  #14  
Member
 
fame126's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2014
Posts: 121
Can't say. They've only been on for about 3 days. I think since they're carbon metallic they shouldn't produce much dust if any at all. Correct me if I'm wrong.
fame126 is offline  
Old 04-23-2016, 11:16 AM
  #15  
Supporting Maxima.org Member
Thread Starter
 
Maximam's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Reno, NV
Posts: 2,909
Originally Posted by NCSUpilot
How's the dust on these?
As low as any pad I have used.
Maximam is offline  
Old 04-23-2016, 11:16 AM
  #16  
Supporting Maxima.org Member
Thread Starter
 
Maximam's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Reno, NV
Posts: 2,909
Originally Posted by mattz300
Just ordered these for my 2010 SV. I will report back to provide an update on how they work out. Great reviews on them and thanks for providing this info!
Welcome!
Maximam is offline  
Old 05-03-2016, 02:45 PM
  #17  
Junior Member
 
mattz300's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 50
250+ miles in on the Akebono F&R pads with resurfaced OEM rotors. All brake shuddering/vibration at all speeds is completely gone. Braking improved and no sound when braking or driving. Very happy with these pads!

Also had a great mobile mechanic as an installer. He did a great job for $220

Originally Posted by Maximam
Welcome!
mattz300 is offline  
Old 05-03-2016, 08:27 PM
  #18  
Junior Member
 
thekevinwright's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posts: 94
Originally Posted by Maximam
If anyone is wondering what pads to go with when you need replacements, I'd recommend:



I used them on my E55 and loved them. I just did both axles and am happy. Additionally, I flushed the old brake fluid out and bled in new fluid. Good to go!
Did you get the 905s on the rear?
thekevinwright is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Frank08
7th Generation Maxima (2009-2015)
7
01-17-2016 09:45 AM
BobMax
4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
9
01-15-2016 06:51 AM
Mikes14Max
7th Generation Maxima (2009-2015)
3
01-14-2016 03:55 AM
mclasser
5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
13
01-13-2016 05:20 PM



Quick Reply: Recommended brake pads



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 12:32 PM.