I'm ordering a new set of front rotors that are zinc plated and slotted..what do you think the best brake pad for me would be?

 

Any performance oriented pad will work with your rotors.

Keep one thing in mind, the Zinc coating comes right off the friction surface during the break in procedure. It will remain on the rest of the rotor to prevent it from rusting and keep it nice and clean looking.

I'm running Axxis Metal Masters on the Stillen/Brembo X-drilled and plated rotors. They stop great with very minimal brake dust.

 

Is using some oem brake pads that I replaced my stock pads a little over a year ago (12K miles) a bad idea with some new brembo rotors? My mechanic said I don't need new pads, but if using the old pads is gonna cause problems or prevent some extra performance I would like to replace them.

 

If you upgrade pads they will generally be able to take heat better, nissan OE isn't exactly a performance oriented pad. EBC greenstuff or axxis metal masters would be good.

 

well I don't need them for performance reasons of any kind. I just would like my car to stop well. But honestly I have had a locked caliper for over a year that no mechanic told me about until recently so any type of brakes should be better what I have been dealing with.

 

My general opinion is this.... If you are going to take your brake system apart to replace calipers or rotors or brake lines, then replace the brake pads... Thats what I would do.....