the 2 sets of rimst that I had/have on the car: SSR GT1 and BBS RGR have always been lighter so I am not sure what heavier rims feel like...

I will think about it a bit and either get the 6thgen setup or get the Powerslot/HPS combination that some people here have tried and say that they have had no issues with...

 

Anyone considered the G37 brakes?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/INFIN...spagenameZWDVW

OEM parts, rotors will bolt up problem, can even use Nissan SS lines, and only need a adapter plate to mount the caliper? I know for rear 5th gens can't use it due to the e-brake.

 

G37 brakes. Needs a special adaptor that no one has seen. And that one won't fit right for the fwd maximas I believe. Not really a good option imho. Plus the front rotor is 28lbs.

 

Sorry for the hijack, but what would be the absolute best performing brake/rotor combo for under $1000 aside from getting a BBK. I don't care about noise or dust, just performance....

 

Under $1k? Probably the Blemco rear bbk + either his cheapest or my setup.

 

Thanks guy, you and I are seeing the light! All that pointing blame to the pads is pure foolishnish! The pads/rotors can be changed from one brand to the next...It's still gonna warp when you slam on the brakes @ 75 mph or more in a panic stop! Why? Not large enough heat sink! The 3rd and 4th Gen car had the same diameter brakes (11"x 24mm)but the 3rd Gen front rotor had more rotor surface/mass on the inner rotor face than that of 00-01. It's like they are missing about 1" of material on the inner rotor face( fuel economy reasons)! The 4 Gen was a lighter car.Why was the rotor Diameter increase to 11.75" for 02-03? The heat sink was to small! That's why I would recommend the 6 Gen Front brake assy option as well! I've been trouble free ever since! This includes the caliper, the Oem adapters and they bolt right on and will clear 17" Oem wheels by approx .040"! The 12.6"x1.1" are monstrerous next to those other Oems. I'm running Stillen Oem X-drilled 12.6"x1.1" rotors with Hawk Hps pads and SS Goodridge hoses and I'lve done 3 back to back 100+ mph braking and they never, ever, even tried warping! Call ABC Nissan @ 18003731066.;price the 04 and 05 one of them are $75-85 for the Caliper Assy( caliper and adapter) and you will need to purchase pads and a hardware kit also!

 

I beg to differ! The caliper pistons appears to be the same size to me it's the cailper body it's longer to reach around that fatter and taller rotor!

 

I've tried EBC (green), Raybestos, Bendix, Wagners, Hawk Hps and I'm sorry to Have to tell this: THE ROTORS ARE TOO DAM SMALL!!! Do you know what a heat sink is...It's definitely, not a brake pad! You must live in a low traffic area with no highways cause I did this crap more than enough thinking it was the pads and even the rotor maker! It's physics baby!!! They're incapable of storing/absorbing large amounts of heat and maintaining their structural integrity! They why I couldn't even drive the 00 Maxima spiritly and had to drive like an old *** man. Cause the slightess panic stop was instant warpage! To whom ever said their brake paddle movemnt was more with the 6 gen brake setup may want to bleed your brakes! Mine was the same as the 5th Gen!

 

Talking to yourself much?


You're welcome to your opinion. That was mine. It's been 3 years since I saw them side-by-side and from my recollection, everything seemed larger.

 

Was that verified with your calibrated eyeball or a set of calibrated micrometers? I'll measure them again just for the record...I had mine installed just as long if not longer....

 

Don't get your panties in a bunch. Measure to your heart's content, I really don't care. As I said previously, it was only my observation from YEARS ago. Could be wrong, could be right. But hey, whatever makes you sleep better..

 

So....... I have been out of town for a while and as yet have not made my decision on which way to go with respect to my new brakes. My new question is who knows for sure if the caliper piston on the 6th gen is the same size as on the 5th gen caliper? If it is then i see no reason to get the 6thgen caliper with its associated extra weight (unless somebody else has a good reason). I would then get the 5th gen caliper with the relocating brackets from blehmco and the 6thgen rotors..... just had another thought- does anyone know if the pads will be positioned differently on the 6th gen rotors using the 5th gen calipers and relocation brackets from blehmco as opposed to the the full 6th gen set up (rotors and calipers)?

 

here again no one asked for your opinion except for the author. too many people on this forum make assumptions about other people. just because you have 20,xxx posts doesn't mean you know more than anyone else. i'm sure i understand as much about brakes as you. the cheap pads was an experiment that just happened to work - there is no proof that Hawk pads or any other expensive pad would work better for me.

Yeah, we've heard it before, OEM rules. I don't disagree, my OEM rotors were fine before i replaced them.

please don't "talk" to me on the org like i'm a child. you wouldn't do that in person.

btw, the RTP rotors aren't fancy - they were pretty inexpensive.

 

BUMP...

 

and i stand by what i said...HAWK HPS pads are the best pads for our cars.....and i dont need permission from every member if i want to post facts

 

facts are debatable - but thank you, master of the org and hand cream.

 

I've been using OEM rotors and Carbotech Bobcat pads for a while on my wife's car. It seems to depend on how well I bed them in as to how long they last before the warping. Sooner is right that any warping is with the pad. However, the CAUSE of the warping could be pad, rotor, or both. While I agree that the pad makes a big difference, I think the rotor is at fault as well. My wife has gone from 10k miles between warpage issues to 15-20k miles in between. While I'm happier with that, I'd love to investigate putting 6th gen rotor/calipers on and experimenting with it. I also think the car needs stainless brakelines

 

If it means anything, I have had 3 different maxima's including 5 different rotor/pad setups including brembo blanks, brembo slotted, etc. The best setup I ever had used Hawk Pads. I am a firm believer that you will be happy with this setup especially if you just use it for daily driving. I got mine from Racing Brake. Also got my high quality rotors from them as well and super happy with these as well, slightly under 60k miles later.

 

its been proven by veteran members years ago...Hawk HPS pads prevent the "warping" issue

 

How would SE-R Altima calipers work? Aren't those dual-piston? Bigger torque members, aren't they?

 

No, they're single piston calipers identical/same as 04-08 maximas except they're painted and have a SE-R decals. The torque member is larger than the 5 and 5.5 gens but the same as the 6th gen due to the 12.6" rotors they fit around.