I had just ordered some front brake pads from Dave B. the other day for my 2k. He had sent me pads which were of a different part number than my 2k model year. I am assuming the ones he had sent me are for the 2k2-2k3 models (part number 41060-5Y790) instead of the 2k-2k1 models (part number 41060-2Y990). What I need to know is, is there any major difference between both parts? Are the pads any different between model years? Size? Type? I was planning on putting these pads on this weekend because I am in desperate need in installing these for state inspection, and I can not wait to send these pads back for exchange. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks.

 

Have you checked these vs the pads on your car, to see if they're any different?

 

Update:

I found out that Nissan started using these part numbers for all 5th gener max's because of the problematic issues of rotor warpage from previous pads. They changed the composition of material in the newly updated pads to avoid the rotors from warping.

 

correction: they changed the composition of material in the newly upated pads to avoid PAD MATERIAL BUILDUP/TRANSFER on the rotors.

(the rotors aren't warping, and never were).

That said, I would NEVER use Nissan pads (updated or not) on my car....such garbage they are.

 

Both parts are compatible with Maxima A33B only
http://nissan4u.com/parts/info/410605Y790
http://nissan4u.com/parts/info/410602Y990
Looks like Nissan changed part number since June 2k1

 

They'll work I've used them b4 and there is no difference and will cause no negative tradeoffs! The only difference between the 00-01 & 02-03 is the caliper holder (the Adapter) it's taller due to the rotor diameter increasing from 11.0" to 11.75"!