I'm changing my front break pads this week... what kind of pad should I get...

 

Some owners insist that you must use Nissan factory brake parts to avoid brake squeal. However, I've had good results with name-brand replacement parts such as Raybestos.

Be sure to reinstall the factory shims unless your new pads are the kind with "built-in" shims. In addition, apply Blue Goo anti-squeal compound. Please refer to the Haynes repair manual, page 9-7.

 

For aftermarket "performance" pads, you can try Axxis MetalMasters (i think GotRice www.eatricezone.com [Phuong] can gettem for a good price) or www.MaximaDriver.com for the Porterfield group deal. Both sets are supposed to be nice pads.

I had the Porterfields, sold them cuz i got wilwoods now.

 

I just got Porterfields installed today. My mechanic commented that he himself uses Porterfields for racing.


Nissan OEM pads are fine for street purposes. They are quiet and tend to last a long time. If you want performance pads, check out Porterfields or Axxis Metalmasters. Both dust more than stock pads but offer better fade characteristics compared with stock.

 

I have the axxis pads. They work awesome! I have some squeek due to not using the "blue goo" stuff, but I am now going to change that since I know what to use. There is NO brake fade either. You'll love them

K

 

Okay.... is Axxis MetalMasters or Porterfield.. but where do I get then here in the LA area... or do I have to order then online... I dont realy wanna wait... my front breaks are all most gone... and I wanted to do it this weekend.. does any know place here.. in LA

-Jl-

 

Porterfield is actually located in southern california, Costa Mesa I believe, so if you are in the LA area, you can go there in person to buy the pads. I just installed my porterfields today, and after bedding them in, they perform excellently. Very strong stopping power, especially during panic stops.

Check out racebrakes.com for more info.

 

Okay thanx... just more thing.. there are 3 types for the maxima R4,R4S and R4E what's the differnce beside the price on then..

-JL-