Planning to do a complete brake job including new oem rotors and pads, or should I go aftermarket, if so what's a good combination?

 

I don't know about everybody else but when I did a brake job on my 95 Max I used Delco brakes. Next brake job will be OEM... Squeeks, chatters, groans, etc. I the rotors turned did everything I was supposed to...I'll stick to OEM on mine from now on.

 

OEM will ensure long life, and a squeal and groan free result. I'm not sure what aftermarket provides. However, I've seen many posts from people trying to figure out where noises are coming from after they've done their brakes--but it is never an OEM replacement, always aftermarket.

Factor in that you get minimum 25% off list on OEM with free shipping and no tax, I think OEM is the hands-down choice unless there is something very specific that you are looking to get from aftermarket. my .02

 

Autozone gives lifetime warranty on Performance Friction brake pads (only front available) that has shims rivited on. If they wear down, just take them off and get another set. I love Autozone for that and the Performance Friction pads are damn good. I have not bought pads in 3 years!

 

I would get blank rotors, so that they can be resurfaced if need be. Nearly every shop will not resurface x-drilled or slotted rotors.

 

stick with nissan pads.. there the only ones ive ever had (must have tried 10 different ones), that never gave me ANY NOISE AT ALL. do yourself a favor and dont get sucked into people telling you any different. putting a different pads in, doesnt mean there better.. if it aint broke, dont fix it

 

If you want better stopping power, you can get aftermarket pads. If you like the look of X-drilled or slotted rotors, look into those. Aftermarket pads will almost surely be noisier than stock and cross drilled rotors won't last as long a blanks.

 

I just changed out my rear brakes with brand new oem blanks and oem pads. No noise whatsoever. Didnt take any extra steps to achieve this either, just took brake cleaner to the new rotors and slapped it all together.

 

Thanks everybody for the advices, it seems like OEM is the way to go.