So I was over at Nissan to pick up my hoses to send out to Samco for the coolant hose project I have going on.... and I was checking out some of the Nismo stuff for the 02-up Altima and here is something interesting I found out.

Even thou the part #s are different on the boxes, the part # on the actuall brake pad is the same- both brake pads for the 5th gen and Altima are made by Hitachi.

Nismo makes a brake pad set for the front of the Altima- its list price is 150 dollars, I can get them for less but they are still over 100 dollars for a set. Reading some reviews on a R-Spec Altima by Nismo, reviewers have raved bout the brakes- which are just brake pads on stock rotors. They do not fade and give awesome bite.

Anyone wanna try a set out ? Or should I be the guinea pig ?

They didn't have em in stock so, it would take bout a week to get them.

I'm removing my Blehmco TTZ brake kit and putting my OEM calipers on with fresh set of blanks and some kinda aftermarket high performance pads- this is why I inquired bout the Nismo stuff.

 

I will order a set and try them out too.

 

Cool... let us know how they turn out.

 

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Nissa...spagenameZWD1V

I've found someone selling em on Ebay, I just need to look up other brake pads operating temp before I spend 120 bux on a set of pads, my favorite pads are half that price ( Hawk HPS ).

 

Did u try calling DaveB to see what he can get those for.
Here the number incase u missplaced it.
1-888-254-6060

 

I'm sure he can't beat my price, I get 10% over dealer cost on parts. I don't have to pay for shipping eighter.

I'm going to order up a set next week.

 

Let us know if you find some specs on them.

 

Good find!!!

 

If anyone wants to handle a GD on these, I can do $115.50 each for 5 sets- I'll do what I can on shipping, and don't forget about the sales tax savings! 7-9% ought to more than pay the UPS guy!

 

700* F is the max operating temp....IIRC, ~200 degrees hotter than our stock pads (which should improve stopping notably, unless you track the car).

 

OEM brake pads are Akebono I thought?!?

 

wouldn't this heat up the rotors more, and warp them faster?

 

urban legend....maxima rotors are not warped from the heat...they are not warped at all, actually...they jusy seem that was because of excessive pad material transfer from the OEM and some aftermarket pads.....

do a search if you want to know how I know this.

 

Could I get a set of Z32 pads for my 300zx calipers.

 

Of course! Lots of options on pad material for Z32s, so let me know what you need.

 

keep us updated. i wonder if these will fit 2k2-2k3 caliper and rotors?

 

non track model 350Zs also use the same pad. found this out when i ordered my porterfields.

 

About a year ago after having horrible problems with rotor warp and brake judder, I replaced the stock brakes with Powerslot rotors, Hawk HPS pads and Motul 5.1 brake fluid. My Max stops on a dime now, this brake package is perfect for spirited street driving.

 

My Powerslots are already warped after only a year.

 

My stillen rotors are warped real bad. If I was redoing my 19's I would have my BBK on. But I need to pads first. Hey dave what different sets of nismo pads are there for the z32's.

 

Try new BETTER pads then before, since i doubt you warped the rotors, read irishes eaerlier post, just ****ty pads is you answer get better pads you should be ok

 

I'm feeling the same... the Powerslot I have, I think they are warped already.... but two years.......

 

Alright I just a set of these Nismo Pads from my local Nissan Dealer and they cost me a whoppin' $150.00. I'll post some pics tomorrow morning when I dig into the task of switching out the pads.

BTW, it's funny how a thread on Nismo Pads turns into a thread about warping rotors.

 

keep us updated and take pics if you can.

 

Thanks DaveB. As always, amazing service.

 

Hey quick question.
Are you putting these pads on the original calipers?

 

Yes. According to DaveB and others they are the same exact replacement pad. I have no idea why they don't market them for the Maxima.

 

Maxima has moved upmarket, the altima took its place as the 4DSC

 

What I meant was, why they don't list the Nismo pads as a part for the Maxima, even though it is the same exact pad for the Altima.

 

Regardles of whether or not they fit, Nissan no longer considers the maxima sporting in any way/shape/form...therefore they dont really bother to market the parts.

 

Just be glad that someone did some homework for all of us.

 

Good looking out BlackBIRDVQ seems like you are always on the lookout for new products!

 

whats the part number for these pads?

 

i just want to know what makes these pads different. if they are the same as regular pads except they say nismo on them, i rather get a set of hawk pads instead.

 

They are a harder compound for street/light track duty....read the description on ebay (operating temps to 700F)

 

Hawk HPS are good till 800F according to their site, this is why I'm still holding back till I find out WHO makes these pads for Nismo so I don't pay 3x the price for some item that Raybestos (haha j/k) makes.

I'm waiting for some kinda review on these Nismos guys, till then I'm going to be looking for more products for our cars- and I have one coming for you 5spd 4th and 5th gen boys

 

I thought Nismo makes their own products.

 

As soon as I get my hands on a set, I should be able to tell more about them- The DOT requires pads to have a "lining code" that allegedly corresponds to the performance of the pad- somewhere I've got the sheet that explains what they all mean- Should be good for comparison!

 

Good Job guys we need more sound posts like this, and not Im 400 years old will driveing my maxima at 40mph kill me? Hey DAVEB would you be able to post that paper on here for us to use? Next time we buy brake pads, cause people buy ****ty pads for 30 buck then complain that they have screeching comeing from new pads, and we have probably like 4 thousand post on this same crap, Thanks for the good job guys keep it up

 

Any updates?