Time for new Rotors/Pads.....What to do? What to do?

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08-31-2004, 06:52 PM

jnovember

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Time for new Rotors/Pads.....Which way should I go?

103k. Tired of warped front rotors. This will be my 5th brake job on this car! Can't seem to go more than 15k to 25k before the dreaded "judder" comes back.

Which of the following options do you think will last the longest before warping?

Your comments/suggestions are welcome.

09-01-2004, 06:17 AM

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Frozen rotors with OEM pads. Do it yourself for $240. Last brake job I just cut the OEM rotors and replaced pads. My next brakes are going to be frozen rotors for sure. I've read a lot of good things about them and they seem to stand behind their prodcut. I think they even have some gurantee that they will now warp.

09-01-2004, 07:16 AM

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Even better, BlehmCo BBK with 2k4 frozen rotors...

Extra braking power, bigger rotors and hopefully no warpage

09-01-2004, 08:09 AM

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Even better, BlehmCo BBK with 2k4 frozen rotors...

Extra braking power, bigger rotors and hopefully no warpage

By far the best solution. Talk to Irish44, he has been running BlehmCo BBK for some time now....

09-01-2004, 02:23 PM

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how can we find the Blehmco kit??

09-01-2004, 03:32 PM

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how can we find the Blehmco kit??

http://www.mattblehm.com/brakes.html

09-01-2004, 04:23 PM

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I know Matt personally. Great guy. Just got mine from him last week. Pays attention to every detail when he does something. Just waiting for my rotors to come in and then on the car they go.

09-01-2004, 04:26 PM

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what's frozen rotors..any link to buy them?

09-01-2004, 06:43 PM

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what's frozen rotors..any link to buy them?

http://www.frozenrotors.com/

09-02-2004, 06:40 AM

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how much does matt's 2004 bbk cost?

09-02-2004, 08:32 AM

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prices are on his website.

www.mattblehm.com

09-02-2004, 10:50 AM

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I second the frozen rotors. I have had them on my car for wuite a while with some Performance Friction Z-Rated pads and they stop on a dime. There are no signs of warpage. I really don't think that you need to go with the Blehmco kit and add all that extra unsprung weight. Whatever the case is , I don't have the Blehmco kit so I really can't say anything about them.

Whatever you do, freeze your rotors and they will never warp.

09-02-2004, 11:09 AM

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ok im going to sound noobie but i really want someone to verify this. I have 20000 miles on my car, and when i brake I can hear sqeaking noises. That just means i have to replace my pads right? I doesnt mean my rotors are warped... right?

also when i am replacing my pads, do i need to resurface my rotors or can i just slap on the new pads? I dont want to bring my car back to nissan and get overcharged for brake pad replacement.

09-02-2004, 11:24 AM

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If your rotors are not warped, there is no need to resurface/turn them when you replace pads.

In regards to squeeks, squeeking is not indicative of warped rotors - shuddering/shaking while braking is.

Your squeeking could be repaired by new pads, or may even be fixed simply by applying some anti-squeel lube/anti-squeel spray.

09-02-2004, 11:46 AM

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What if your pads are worn down to the metal and they scrape the rotors, then they probably need to be resurfaced right?

09-02-2004, 11:51 AM

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thank you, now i feel much better. Didnt want to waste money.

09-02-2004, 11:53 AM

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I just put on frozen rotors and new OEM pads on the front at the beginning of this week. I'm happy, but, of course, only time will tell how well they work out.

09-02-2004, 03:09 PM

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Get rotors from maxed up here on the .org. Best prices you'll find and many styles to choose from...

09-02-2004, 06:06 PM

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can the frozen rotors be resurfaced?

09-02-2004, 06:22 PM

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can the frozen rotors be resurfaced?

Yes. But they should never have to be.

09-02-2004, 06:50 PM

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did you get them with cross drilled and slotted? i like frozen..i also want them to be XD and slotted for the look....

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I just put on frozen rotors and new OEM pads on the front at the beginning of this week. I'm happy, but, of course, only time will tell how well they work out.

09-02-2004, 06:52 PM

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No, I just got regular blanks. You can get them XD and/or slotted though.

09-02-2004, 07:40 PM

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Don't worry about the drilling and slotting. That will only make them loud. Besides drilled rotors are for posers and serve no performance purpose in our application.

I would however get them cad plated for an extra $35 per rotor.

Yes, they can be resurfaced although you probably will never have to resurface them.

Good Luck!

09-03-2004, 06:13 AM

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yeah i prefer blanks also. my friend steve was able to hook me up with some raybestos rotors.... does anyone have any feedback on those??? Oh yeah you can get the rear brembo blanks for like 60 bucks + shipping... which is awesome.

I WISH THE 2k3 FRONT BREMBO BLANKS CAME OUT!!!!!

09-03-2004, 03:29 PM

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I just put on frozen rotors and new OEM pads on the front at the beginning of this week. I'm happy, but, of course, only time will tell how well they work out.

I think I'll replace my XD Stillens with frozens (blanks, like the look of XD, but I'm done with the noise). Anyone have any other pad preferences with frozen rotors?

09-28-2004, 11:45 AM

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what is the cad plating?

09-28-2004, 09:45 PM

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Blank rotors are the only way to go for noise rediction.

The best pads to use with frozen rotors are Performance Friction Z-Rated. Just give the guys at www.frozenrotor.com a call and they will set you straight. I hear good things about Porterfields also.

Cad Plating protects your rotors from rusting. If your rotors show, plate them.

09-28-2004, 10:09 PM

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By far the best solution. Talk to Irish44, he has been running BlehmCo BBK for some time now....

Absolutely the best answer to lousy stock '00/'01 brakes. I'm the test mule for both the front & rear kits from Matt. Fronts now have 9,000 miles, rears have 3,000 miles. Stopping power is awesome, with ZERO problems....and Matt and I have really beat on these brakes testing them. Makes me nauseous every time he drives with how hard this thing stops.

09-29-2004, 07:30 AM

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Good thread for me too... I think I'm due new rotors ...

09-29-2004, 08:32 AM

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I went with zinc plated Brembo blanks and Axxis Ultimate pads from AuToMaX_95 Group Deal. I am very pleased with the stopping power, lack of rust and of course, AuToMaX_95!
I think this is the best, low cost option. If you have more $$ the other choices look good also.

Edited to add link: http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=302671

09-29-2004, 12:48 PM

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im doing frozen 04s fronts with my new ceramic pads, that should stop me pretty good, i dont know how it happend but, my front brakes went bad in less than 1500miles. my mom drove the car, dont knwo what she did to it, oh well, bbk time!