is it normal for my brake clips to be like this?
#1
is it normal for my brake clips to be like this?
these are pbr/axiss metal masters. ive ordered twice and the same thing happens. im wondering if this is normal. i needed to bend the metal in order to fit into th eretainers..
![](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v383/FishyMan/Maxima/DSC09604.jpg)
#4
no major problem, but just a concern with quality issues. not only that but the service of the pads look a bit chipped as in a dent along the surface.
i had bent a pad to fit it in and noticed that it doesn't seem to be as SMOOTHE as the other one that came FRESH out of the box. i can say the same with my other cars, other pads, etc. by smoothe i meant how the pads would slide in and out. there was a slight hitch, but maybe it's just me being a bit sensitive about it.
i always felt that precision was important especially for brakes. i didn't want the pads not floating when they need to or draggin when i dont need it to.. just curious..
i had bent a pad to fit it in and noticed that it doesn't seem to be as SMOOTHE as the other one that came FRESH out of the box. i can say the same with my other cars, other pads, etc. by smoothe i meant how the pads would slide in and out. there was a slight hitch, but maybe it's just me being a bit sensitive about it.
i always felt that precision was important especially for brakes. i didn't want the pads not floating when they need to or draggin when i dont need it to.. just curious..
#5
I would be wondering the same questions if I opened a box of brake pads and saw that.
Don't sweat it though - once installed it should be fairly easy to ensure they move well enough.
Dave
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#6
thanks
what about this?
![](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v383/FishyMan/Maxima/DSC09605.jpg)
it seems okay, and that over time it'll smoothe out but these type of quality issues just make go, "hmm" and give me a 2nd thought. i've never seen this type of 'issue' or 'quality control' b4..
what about this?
![](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v383/FishyMan/Maxima/DSC09605.jpg)
it seems okay, and that over time it'll smoothe out but these type of quality issues just make go, "hmm" and give me a 2nd thought. i've never seen this type of 'issue' or 'quality control' b4..
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then order from someone else. If you keep on ordering from the same person, pretty sure that its gonna be the same. i just go to groupbuycenter.com n type in brembo as teh search as it comes up...here ya go..
http://groupbuycenter.com/Default.aspx
p.s. i didn't have to bend nething for mine....i ordered through them....
http://groupbuycenter.com/Default.aspx
p.s. i didn't have to bend nething for mine....i ordered through them....
#9
Originally Posted by FishyMan
thanks
what about this?
![](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v383/FishyMan/Maxima/DSC09605.jpg)
it seems okay, and that over time it'll smoothe out but these type of quality issues just make go, "hmm" and give me a 2nd thought. i've never seen this type of 'issue' or 'quality control' b4..
what about this?
![](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v383/FishyMan/Maxima/DSC09605.jpg)
it seems okay, and that over time it'll smoothe out but these type of quality issues just make go, "hmm" and give me a 2nd thought. i've never seen this type of 'issue' or 'quality control' b4..
#10
ya im beginning to grow weary of the pbr/axiss brand. but the other pads look okay.
just perhaps one of those things. i heard nissan oem sucks for pads? i guess there's mixed reviews on it, not just for the maxima but altima? but who makes nissan oem? suitomo?
just perhaps one of those things. i heard nissan oem sucks for pads? i guess there's mixed reviews on it, not just for the maxima but altima? but who makes nissan oem? suitomo?
#11
Originally Posted by FishyMan
ya im beginning to grow weary of the pbr/axiss brand. but the other pads look okay.
just perhaps one of those things. i heard nissan oem sucks for pads? i guess there's mixed reviews on it, not just for the maxima but altima? but who makes nissan oem? suitomo?
just perhaps one of those things. i heard nissan oem sucks for pads? i guess there's mixed reviews on it, not just for the maxima but altima? but who makes nissan oem? suitomo?
I believe Akebono makes the OEM pads - but I'm not 100% sure.
How much did you pay for the PBR pads?
#12
A LOT of stuff you can find on the Internet can be factory seconds - perhaps this retailer was selling that kind of stuff. While those kind of nicks and stuff appear cosmetic, I wouldn't buy them again.
Dave
Dave
#14
Originally Posted by FishyMan
i probably won't either. i'll go w/ oem next time. just for now ill stick w/ them.
i got them for 40 or so i believer. if not 35.. i forgot.
i got them for 40 or so i believer. if not 35.. i forgot.
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