6th gen brakes on a 5.5 HOW TO?
02-08-2009, 07:04 PM
#42
Can anyone else confirm this? I need to know if I can pick up some 6th gen rotors or if I have to replace them with the same size that I have now.
02-09-2009, 01:11 AM
#43
http://forums.maxima.org/5th-generat...e-upgrade.html
First check your wheel clearance to make sure you have enough room for the brakes to fit. Measure from the center of your wheel to the inside of it, and if you don't have at LEAST 7 5/8" these brakes will not fit on your car...they do fit the 5.5 gen 17" SE wheels like a glove, but they don't fit with the 5.0 gen SE 17s...
02-09-2009, 01:18 AM
#44
Does anyone know if all the 6th gen calipers and rotors are the same or is there any difference among them?
I don't think there's any difference but I can't find anything stating this.
I'm sure DaveB will know but just thought I'd ask.
I don't think there's any difference but I can't find anything stating this.
I'm sure DaveB will know but just thought I'd ask.
02-09-2009, 01:23 AM
#45
Dave B may know the exact changes, I just know that there are changes.
03-06-2009, 10:25 AM
#46
Hey folks, can someone confirm for me that 04-07 calipers and rotors are all the same (different part numbers on the calipers at least but i've been told its only the finish)? I am trying to line up some parts and put in orders today.
03-06-2009, 10:41 AM
#47
It's only the finish on the calipers. Went from army green to dull black.
05-03-2009, 04:10 PM
#49
I got some rotors off a 06 altima SER with 50k on them, he switched to slotted...would it be okay if used my stock 5.5 gen calipers, lines on the 6th gen brakes? because i only have the rotors for now...
07-20-2009, 05:34 AM
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I have had akebono, Hawks and OEM pads and they all do a good job on my 2k2 se IMHO improper torquing is the cause of warped rotors
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04-14-2010, 01:29 PM
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04-14-2010, 02:45 PM
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As much as a difference as bumping an old thread to get 15 posts. 
The 5th gen has even smaller brakes than the 5.5 gen, so I'd imagine, theoretically, it would be more of an improvement. Either way, vague/short and not really a good question to ask in a dead year old thread.
The 5th gen has even smaller brakes than the 5.5 gen, so I'd imagine, theoretically, it would be more of an improvement. Either way, vague/short and not really a good question to ask in a dead year old thread.
04-14-2010, 03:23 PM
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As much as a difference as bumping an old thread to get 15 posts.
The 5th gen has even smaller brakes than the 5.5 gen, so I'd imagine, theoretically, it would be more of an improvement. Either way, vague/short and not really a good question to ask in a dead year old thread.
The 5th gen has even smaller brakes than the 5.5 gen, so I'd imagine, theoretically, it would be more of an improvement. Either way, vague/short and not really a good question to ask in a dead year old thread.
I figured a thread that is specifically geared towards my question and is a sticky thread that many still see, would be a great place to ask it. Thanks for the heads and for the attempting to answer my questions.
Jeff5347 has a very good "how to" for this conversion I was thinking of following, but it is for a 5.5 and I have a 5th gen. I was thinking of starting it asap but was hoping to find out if I am missing any important details or parts specific for my year.
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04-15-2010, 06:40 AM
#56
I could care less about how many post I have!! Just looking for some good insight.
I figured a thread that is specifically geared towards my question and is a sticky thread that many still see, would be a great place to ask it. Thanks for the heads and for the attempting to answer my questions.
Jeff5347 has a very good "how to" for this conversion I was thinking of following, but it is for a 5.5 and I have a 5th gen. I was thinking of starting it asap but was hoping to find out if I am missing any important details or parts specific for my year.
I figured a thread that is specifically geared towards my question and is a sticky thread that many still see, would be a great place to ask it. Thanks for the heads and for the attempting to answer my questions.
Jeff5347 has a very good "how to" for this conversion I was thinking of following, but it is for a 5.5 and I have a 5th gen. I was thinking of starting it asap but was hoping to find out if I am missing any important details or parts specific for my year.
Other than that, the exact same procedure follows as the 02-03.
That is all.
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