Guys, my brake started to warp again and at 62k. I have it done back at 32K. I guess I need to redo my brake.
Should I resurface the finish and put in the new OEM pad or get a better pad?
Should I purchase the complete kit from eatricezone.com?

Let me know what type of pad that is good for daily driving.

Thanks for the input

 

good question, i am curious to see how hard it would be to upgrade... my breaks squeal like a mother... any how to's on this?

 

My brakes squeal like crazy too.

I was also curious about opinions on the upgrade options.

No sense going with stock replacements especially with the 20's going on soon. Need something thats gonna add stopping power with heavy wheels. Not to mention look better behind the wheels.

 

More stopping power and looks GREAT? IMO, can't berat these.
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=275821

Mike

 

run hawk HP+ pads (they may squeal on a street car), run brembo blanks and stainless steel lines.

Try it. it should be fine for what you're looking for.

big brake kits can be good if you race (they suck if they are improperly biased). almost pointless if you drive it on the street only.

 

i think i just need some new pads...

 

After numerous brake problems, I finally got it right. Frozen Rotors from Diversified Cryogenics and Performance Friction pads. I have a set of the Z rated, excellent after a couple of stops, and I also have a set of the regular Performance Friction which are grabby right out of the garage. They kick *** around town. This is by far the best brake setup I've had on this car. Stillen, Brembo rotors, EBC pads, metal matrix, did all of that and they don't come close to what I have now.

 

What about powerslot rotors and stock pads? That's what I was thinking of doing? Any other suggestions?

Edward Lee, how much is the setup from Diversified?

 

Thanks for the respond. I know as a matter a fact this issue has been discussed several time in this board. But I have no ability to search the old post since I am not a donating member.
Keep em coming guys, I am listening.
Also any suggestion for places to get the brake part?

 

don't bother. slotted and/or cross drilled rotors are nearly pointless on street cars.

 

Diversified Rotors www.frozenrotors.com sells the Maxima rotor for something like $110.00. I had mine cad plated for another $35.00 per rotor. Considering that your local auto shop is going to charge you over $100.00 for the rotors, I think that the frozen rotor is the way to go. I know, everyone can get Brembo Blanks for $50.00. I went that route and had to resurface those SOB's every other month. My Brembo blanks sucked. They were slotted & cross-drilled and were the noisest things that I ever heard.

Performance Friction pads, either the z-rated or the regular ones kick A. The regular ones are a little bit dusty. The Z-rated don't dust very much. I got the regular ones $32.00 at Autozone, the z-rated came from the net $46..

My brakes are insane! I used to have a Mustang with 4 piston Brembos and Baer Claws in the rear. My new brakes feel just as nice.

 

I've heard good things about Powerslot rotors. However, if your going to spend the money on their rotors why not just go frozen. Cryogenically treated, you'll probably never need to turn them and they will outlast any other rotor out there. Cryo rotors and PF pads, also SS brake lines and some nice clean fluid.

 

The G-35 is pretty close to the Maxima. Are thes guys having the same problem with their rotors. I test drove a 03 G-35 before I bought the Max, and it seemed to stop a lot better than the Max. Also are their pads the same, I've noticed that their front brakes give off a lot more brake dust.

 

Hell, the BlehmCo BBK with stock 5th gen calipers (once they're out in full production) + 2004 Maxima rotors from frozenrotors sounds like a plan

 

I test drove a G35 also and yes those brakes are grabby, maybe a little too grabby. When I put the regular PF pads on they reacted like the G35's brakes, very very grabby and they dusted alot. If you want brakes like the G35 go with the PF pads. Autozone sells them and they have a policy where they will replace your pads for life even under normal wear. I called PF and asked them about Autozones replacement policy and they told me that the policy is Autozones and that if you were to purchase the pads from anywhere else you wouldn't get the replacement warranty.

A standard lifetime warranty is one where the store will replace the pads during their normal lifespan should anything go wrong like a defect. When the pads wear all the way down their life is over hence their warranty is over. Not with Autozone. They will replace your pads providing that you donn't wear them down to the rivets. If you bring the pads in before it reaches this point they will replace them for you free of charge for the rest of your life.

 

or you can go the with the Z caliper upgrade, here is the first step:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2457460822

 

Who from? All the racers i've spoken to who have used slotted/x-drilled swear against them.

Also, your problem with your brembo blanks is that you had them slotted/x-drilled.


if it's a street car, use solid (no slotted or X-drilled stuff) rotors, get a decent street pad (ie. hawk, carbotech, even EBC) and you should be fine for braking.


if you race, the Z calipers might be an option.

 

He's looking for good brakes for daily driving. OEM brakes are good for daily driving. All of the equipment listed above is also good for daily driving but certainly not necessary, just spending money he could spend elsewhere. No argument that these make a great combination.

 

no they're not good for daily driving. OEM Brakes suck.

 

what about raybestos and cross drilled?

 

I think that everybody has agreed, NO F"in HOLES! Who wants noisy brakes. From the man who has had every pad out there, Performance Friction is my choice for the best braking.