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Old May 12, 2005 | 06:30 PM
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Brakes

I know the Maxima breaks SUCKS big time.. but today while driving I had to stop cause an a$$ just stop in I-4 with no reason and the car kept going and actually got into the emergency lane and into the grass... I have Powerslot and Hawk in the front OEM in the back. Should I do a brake flush and If so, what kind of fluid should I use?

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Old May 12, 2005 | 07:19 PM
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Do you still have your Potenza's on? That may be the culprit. My max stops far better with aftermarket tires than it ever did on the Potenza's.
Old May 12, 2005 | 07:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Lontar1
I know the Maxima breaks SUCKS big time.. but today while driving I had to stop cause an a$$ just stop in I-4 with no reason and the car kept going and actually got into the emergency lane and into the grass... I have Powerslot and Hawk in the front OEM in the back. Should I do a brake flush and If so, what kind of fluid should I use?

Thanks
Luis
they really suck when they heat up.

i was having a "spirited" drive yesterday with a BMW, and i had to stop quick from a fast pace and they were shakkin like crazy but they still stopped me quick (Nissan brakes on all four corners).

do your brakes feel spongy? if they do that is a sure fire way to tell if you need to flush.
Old May 12, 2005 | 08:16 PM
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Yes I still have the Craptenzas but they are Ok in dry roads.... as for te spongy feeling Yes they do. I will do the Full Flush this weekend if I have the time....
Old May 12, 2005 | 08:29 PM
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i just switched to HPS and they stop woth then my oem and now i have to uply much more force on the brake pedal. I'm not happy with the results and now i'm saving for stillen bug brake kit.
Old May 12, 2005 | 08:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Talyan03
bug brake kit.

is that when you hit a lot of bugs to slow you down?
Old May 12, 2005 | 11:06 PM
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I don't know why people don't like the brakes on the Maxima's, mine work damn good.
Old May 13, 2005 | 12:45 AM
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Lontar here some links

http://www.247-parts.com/leyline/ate_super_blue.shtml

http://www.motorspot.com/index1.html

http://www.trackhaus.com/category-ex...ckingid=304420

http://www.mossyperformance.com/product/?id=4312

http://shopping.yahoo.com/b:Brake%20Fluid:20416528
Old May 13, 2005 | 05:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Talyan03
i just switched to HPS and they stop woth then my oem and now i have to uply much more force on the brake pedal. I'm not happy with the results and now i'm saving for stillen bug brake kit.

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