2003 Maxima brakes and floor mats question
I just bought my Dad's beloved 2003 Maxima and I need a full set of brakes, but after reading a thread about an upgrade to 6th gen I'm really confused.
To clarify: If I purchase rotors, pads and calipers at Napa for a 2004 Maxima, I will have everything I need to do the job? These parts will drop in with no mods. Correct? Is this only for the fronts? What about the rear? And what rubber floor mats do you guys recommend? I'm thinking about WeatherTech. |
upgrade to 6th
I believed there's a lot of modification to upgrade it to 6th generation. Beware of NAPA rotors, I bought a NAPA rotor with OEM brake pads with 87 foot-lb torque on the 5 bolts, and it only last for 6 moths (warped)good thing I have the warranty, my mechanic replaced it with a new one. I used hexomat floor lining, just get the black color.
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Originally Posted by Castorriver
(Post 8942308)
I just bought my Dad's beloved 2003 Maxima and I need a full set of brakes, but after reading a thread about an upgrade to 6th gen I'm really confused.
To clarify: If I purchase rotors, pads and calipers at Napa for a 2004 Maxima, I will have everything I need to do the job? These parts will drop in with no mods. Correct? Is this only for the fronts?
Originally Posted by colt149
(Post 8942323)
I believed there's a lot of modification to upgrade it to 6th generation. .
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Originally Posted by Prophecy99
(Post 8943069)
This is completely untrue. You have been mislead. |
Originally Posted by Prophecy99
(Post 8943069)
Yes it is very easy drop in "plug and play" with the 6th Gen BBK. 6th Gen Rotors, Pads, Calipers is all you need. Just make sure your wheels will fit the bigger rotors. What trim of 2003 do you have? IIRC only the 5th gen SE wheels (2000-2001) didn't fit the larger 6th gen rotors.
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6th gen bbk requires all of the following,everything's a must
Rotors Calipers, Caliper mounting bolts Caliper brackets Caliper bracket mounting bolts Brake pads You can use the brake lines that are on your car already, Everything is plug and play, simple as that, no mods required no drilling cutting nothing, it's a simple swap with much better braking, This is also doable on a 4th gen with one extra step 00-03 stock wheels do fit just fine with the 6gen bbk |
you can only use 5th gen SE 17" wheels for the 6th gen calipers... Its most likely the best upgrade you can even do that car... I had mine for about 2 years now... simply amazing... rear brakes you only have one option upgrade and its kind of pricey... for the 6th gen front brakes I used centric rotors and akebono pads... almost 30K later my brakes are not even half way worn...
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Originally Posted by Castorriver
(Post 8943671)
I have the SE trim with stock wheels. Is that good?
http://forums.maxima.org/5th-generat...reat-pics.html
Originally Posted by maxfever1987
(Post 8943672)
6th gen bbk requires all of the following,everything's a must
Rotors Calipers, Caliper mounting bolts Caliper brackets Caliper bracket mounting bolts Brake pads You can use the brake lines that are on your car already, Everything is plug and play, simple as that, no mods required no drilling cutting nothing, it's a simple swap with much better braking, This is also doable on a 4th gen with one extra step 00-03 stock wheels do fit just fine with the 6gen bbk 1st off for example you do not need any caliper bolts since you are reusing the bolts on the existing brakes. by caliper brackets hopefully you mean the torque members but that usually comes with calipers when you buy new or even used. If you get used from a junk yard online you make sure you are getting the torque members also.
Originally Posted by L_U_D_I_AMaxima
(Post 8943700)
you can only use 5th gen SE 17" wheels for the 6th gen calipers.
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all 5th gen 17" SE wheels will cover the 6th gen calipers. including the 5.5the gen 17" se wheels
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