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Old Jan 22, 2006 | 03:18 PM
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New Rotors, New Pads...BRAKE DUST!!!

I recently installed my new xdrill/slotted rotors and ceramic pads that I purchased from AutoMax95. They look great, but I am getting way too much brake dust. I've tried two different types of ceramic pads (including the ones that cam with the rotors), but I'm getting the same result...more brake dust!
Does anyone have any suggestions?
I've got the same setup as jsmithhole.
Old Jan 22, 2006 | 03:40 PM
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Try using a ceramic brake pad. At the shop I work at we use the Wagner Thermoquiet Brake Pads and IMO I think they are the best. All the high end cars (BMW, Audi, Benz) that we have worked with all come back and tell us how good the pads are and how little brake dust they have now compared to when they had OEM.
Old Jan 22, 2006 | 04:07 PM
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Originally Posted by tototee999
Try using a ceramic brake pad. At the shop I work at we use the Wagner Thermoquiet Brake Pads and IMO I think they are the best. All the high end cars (BMW, Audi, Benz) that we have worked with all come back and tell us how good the pads are and how little brake dust they have now compared to when they had OEM.
Thanks, but if you read my post you'll see I used to two different sets of CERAMIC pads.
Old Jan 22, 2006 | 04:22 PM
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I used the ones that came with the deal and I do have brake dust but not too bad...by the way you got PM...
Old Jan 22, 2006 | 04:37 PM
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Mine dusted for a month or so... Not much after. You will have to get used to the tick-tick-ticking everytime the pads touch. Just bear with it for awhile, it will surpass
Old Jan 22, 2006 | 05:13 PM
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Thanks guys.
Old Jan 22, 2006 | 05:27 PM
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yeah, the dust should reduce a lot after they're nicely "broken in."
Old Jan 22, 2006 | 05:44 PM
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Hawk brake pads are excellent and leave little brake dust.
Old Jan 22, 2006 | 06:43 PM
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Hey Guys. Just finished painting my calipers.
I went with sliver.


Old Jan 22, 2006 | 06:55 PM
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Looks good. I'll probably do the same once the summer hits. New brakes are needed so badly right now but i don't have the money for them.
Old Jan 22, 2006 | 07:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Majestic_MAx05
Hey Guys. Just finished painting my calipers.
I went with sliver.
that's nice....
Old Jan 22, 2006 | 08:28 PM
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^^^^^

Yea I know, but i figured it was regarding break's.
Old Jan 22, 2006 | 08:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Majestic_MAx05
^^^^^

Yea I know, but i figured it was regarding break's.
it's cool. they look nice.
Old Jan 22, 2006 | 09:25 PM
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Thanks, Im getting the NISSAN decals in the mail in a couple of days so those are going on there too.
Old Jan 24, 2006 | 08:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Majestic_MAx05
Thanks, Im getting the NISSAN decals in the mail in a couple of days so those are going on there too.
Majestic, the decals really make the calipers stand out. Good choice on color!


(excuse the quality...camera phone)
Old Jan 24, 2006 | 09:20 AM
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Originally Posted by pkane3
Majestic, the decals really make the calipers stand out. Good choice on color!


(excuse the quality...camera phone)
Wow that looks nice!!! Nice job!
I got my decals in the mail yesterday and should be going on this saturday.
I'll post pics up when finished.
Old Jan 24, 2006 | 09:31 AM
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where do u get the decals that will stand that temp.??
Old Jan 24, 2006 | 10:16 AM
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Well since we are posting pics, I'm not shy, silver calipers with blk as well:



Oh yeah and the sticker come from here, they are high temp, made for this application:
http://www.xenonmods.com/newallcaliperdecals.htm
Old Jan 24, 2006 | 11:14 AM
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That looks GREAT Jsmith.
Old Jan 28, 2006 | 04:45 PM
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Here are the pics with the NISSAN decals. Finally got them on.


Old Jan 28, 2006 | 05:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Majestic_MAx05
Here are the pics with the NISSAN decals. Finally got them on.
Maj. they are hott. Love the choice of blue to match! Now my red calipers feel so plain....
Old Jan 28, 2006 | 05:16 PM
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i just recently went to the dealership cuz of my braking issues. When applying my brakes at high speeds my streering wheel shook and seemed like i wasnt slowing down in time. The service manager told me that my front rotors had been warped due to braking at high speeds. he said that my brakes were getting hot from my braking pattern and transftering high heat to my rotors. From this my rotors became warped. he said that the only way to fix them was to machine them. I decided to repair them cuz i had no choice it cost $257 dollars to machine the rotors and replace the front brake pads. I am wondering now if i got ripped off or not. help me out guys. thanks
Old Jan 28, 2006 | 05:22 PM
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Originally Posted by sasson23
i just recently went to the dealership cuz of my braking issues. When applying my brakes at high speeds my streering wheel shook and seemed like i wasnt slowing down in time. The service manager told me that my front rotors had been warped due to braking at high speeds. he said that my brakes were getting hot from my braking pattern and transftering high heat to my rotors. From this my rotors became warped. he said that the only way to fix them was to machine them. I decided to repair them cuz i had no choice it cost $257 dollars to machine the rotors and replace the front brake pads. I am wondering now if i got ripped off or not. help me out guys. thanks
u could have bought a set of rotors here for that price shipped. dealerships "turn" rotors as a courtesy for the 1st 16k miles sometimes more.
Old Jan 28, 2006 | 06:21 PM
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Maj. they are hott. Love the choice of blue to match! Now my red calipers feel so plain....
Thanks Nismo, you should look into getting some decals.

The little details allways stand out.
Old Jan 28, 2006 | 06:22 PM
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Need to work on getting me some drill/slotted rotors!!
Old Jan 28, 2006 | 06:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Majestic_MAx05
Need to work on getting me some drill/slotted rotors!!
AutoMax_95 is the man for what you need.

i have powdercoated slotted rotors and pads in the closet and SS lines on the way.... just waiting paitently on the oems to say when by then i should know which of my ideas will work best for the calipers.
Old Jan 28, 2006 | 10:12 PM
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Originally Posted by NismoMax80
AutoMax_95 is the man for what you need.

i have powdercoated slotted rotors and pads in the closet and SS lines on the way.... just waiting paitently on the oems to say when by then i should know which of my ideas will work best for the calipers.

Koo thanks, Ill get in touch with him. Post pics when your set is complet!!
Old Jan 29, 2006 | 07:55 AM
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Originally Posted by sasson23
i just recently went to the dealership cuz of my braking issues. When applying my brakes at high speeds my streering wheel shook and seemed like i wasnt slowing down in time. The service manager told me that my front rotors had been warped due to braking at high speeds. he said that my brakes were getting hot from my braking pattern and transftering high heat to my rotors. From this my rotors became warped. he said that the only way to fix them was to machine them. I decided to repair them cuz i had no choice it cost $257 dollars to machine the rotors and replace the front brake pads. I am wondering now if i got ripped off or not. help me out guys. thanks
I know you have less choices up in Folsom. My mechanic charges $45(1hr) labor for a brake job. Normally he recommends a $15 rotors machined. You got ripped big time. If you don't believe me, goto Kragen or Autozone (or maybe Pepboys) and ask them how much they charge to machine a couple of rotors.
Old Jan 29, 2006 | 11:01 AM
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Originally Posted by pkane3
I recently installed my new xdrill/slotted rotors and ceramic pads that I purchased from AutoMax95. They look great, but I am getting way too much brake dust. I've tried two different types of ceramic pads (including the ones that cam with the rotors), but I'm getting the same result...more brake dust!
Does anyone have any suggestions?
I've got the same setup as jsmithhole.
from my experience with my last car, they will dust for awhile so the pads wear in with the rotors, and then you will be fine.

I went every day spraying my rims with water and dust cleaner, but they stop doing it after alittle while. I guess you are in a waiting period like I went through..

I will recommend the stainless lines, with them I don't think I have to go drilled rotors cause the car stops so much better with them. I mean they do work really well....
Old Jan 29, 2006 | 11:11 AM
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Those decals on the calipers look great, I still need order me a set.
Old Jan 30, 2006 | 09:05 PM
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2 questions,

1 all you guys with painted calipers...you painted them yourself or they are special calipers that you have to order...and as far as the nissan decal...were do i get those?
Old Jan 30, 2006 | 09:08 PM
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NEVER MIND, JUST LIKE MY MOMMA ALWAYS TOLD ME

" YOU SHOULD SEARCH BEFORE YOU TYPE"


OK WELL SEARCH HELPED HALF OF MY QUESTION...NOW...WHERE DO I GET THE NISSAN DECALS. ;P
Old Jan 30, 2006 | 11:29 PM
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hmm found a nice upgrade to do
Old Jan 31, 2006 | 07:22 AM
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Originally Posted by rogertight
hmm found a nice upgrade to do
A 6th gen is a GREAT upgrade
Old Jan 31, 2006 | 04:49 PM
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where can I find a set of those "nissan" decals
Old Jan 31, 2006 | 04:54 PM
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Originally Posted by az_rider
where can I find a set of those "nissan" decals
http://www.xenonmods.com/
Old Jan 31, 2006 | 06:25 PM
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thanks tek....you da man brotha
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