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Old 08-24-2004, 02:16 PM
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what kind of brakes are YOU using?
my brake pads are steadily wearing down and need to buy a new set. this will be my first set of pads so i havent a clue as to what works well with my car. ive got a 2000 gxe. now im just wondering what pads the rest of you org'ers have on your maximas? stock? aftermarket? which one is better? any input is much appreciated. THANKS!
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Old 08-24-2004, 02:18 PM
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and prices if you know them! THANKS
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Old 08-24-2004, 02:22 PM
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I'm still using my stock brakes. But if I were you, I'd go with Hawk. I heard pretty nice reviews about them.

You can get them from www.customenterprise.com
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Old 08-24-2004, 02:27 PM
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Stock warped pieces of zinc (i know it's not zinc but it's as durable as zinc..)

they are going soon... most likely with brembo/powerslot and axis metal masters for pads.
 
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BlehmCo BBK with Axxis Metal Master pads and OEM 2k4 rotors
They're exhibiting signs of "warpage", but after further investigation I believe this is being caused by a bent wheel... the bent wheel should be replaced in the next week or 2.

Besides that, the BlehmCo BBK's performance is excellent. I have never felt more secure with my braking on this car.
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Old 08-24-2004, 04:04 PM
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BlehmCo BBK with 2004 Maxima rotors and Bendix Titanium pads....pads have little to no fade, good bite, and are quiet as a mouse....that, and they're pretty cheap and you can get them at your local Advance Auto or Autozone....
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Old 08-24-2004, 04:08 PM
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I use EBC green stuff with slotted Brembo blanks. The pads are $48 at tire rack and the rotors I got from a group deal here. I love the EBC green stuff pads. The only downfall is you will need to change them every 20k or so.

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Old 08-24-2004, 05:44 PM
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Performance Friction - Carbon Metalic - low priced good quality. Hasn't warped my rotors unlike the 3 sets of rotors I went though with OEM pads.
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Brembo C/D rotors w/ OEM pads. Stops well, no noise, little dust.
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Old 08-24-2004, 07:29 PM
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ap racing bbk with hawk pads. They are excellent IMO, good stopping power and moderate bite so that your passengers don't kiss the front windshield. However they do dust alot. I recommend www.tirerack.com for stock pads
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