Hi Everyone,

I have been searching the forums and can't find anything. I have a '12 SV with 18K hard stop and go NYC traffic miles on them. The rotors are warped and the pedal is spongy. Does anybody have any recommendations of aftermarket brake sets? I was thinking of throwing an auto-zone duralast set on it. But I need something that will last the next 2 yrs of my lease. Any recommendations would be great. Thanks!

 

I personally don't use the dura last product in my shop. I would recommend using centric product. The rotors are painted to prevent the typical rust found on aftermarket parts. The centric pads are quiet and don't make a lot of dust. I put them on everything I can. My shop offers a lifetime replacement on pads and 1 yr unlimited on the rotors. I have had no problems with the centric product. Just don't buy the cheapo line. FYI they are the parent company for power stop. good luck.

 

Stoptech centric blanks or slotted rotors! Hawk DPS or Carbotech AX6 pads for great braking power!

 

What he said. Done

 

I don't know why I shouted that...

 

HAHA. Awesome Thanks everyone I am shopping online right now.

 

I think I'm gonna go with centric blanks and Hawk HPS pads.

I've used the hawks for years on my Z28. I talked my dad into putting hawk LTS pads on his 07 Denali. He couldn't believe the stopping power over factory pads

 

Sorry, can anybody confirm please, whether any other parts/fluids/brake lines etc. need to be purchased in order to replace the stock rotors and pads with this combo (e.g. Centric blanks with Hawk HPS pads, or Centric with Posi Quiet or other Ceramic pads)?

Thanks.

 

Nope you should just have some good brake lube for the brake slides. If you live in an area where rust builds up I'd also grease the hub. This will keep moisture from turning to rust and locking the rotor to the hub. That condition can cause a rotor to feel warped even though it isnt(brake pulse) it's the rust causing an uneven surface. You should also either prep the rotor with soap and water or brake clean as they ship with a rust preventing oil on them which would ruin the pad brake in .

 

Thanks very much for the info MEINEKEMAX. Still have to decide on a good rotors/pads combo for the future... So many options...

 

Does anybody have any experience with R1 concepts?

 

Best of luck.

 

I've heard people use their rotors over the years....

 

For those of you in the colder climates, does anyone grease between the hub and the back of the rotor to prevent rotors from rusting onto the hub?

 

I dont use grease, I simply clean the mating surfaces and give it a quick spray with WD-40 before putting the new rotor on.

 

I am giving advise based on where my shop is and the climate/environment I deal with. My shop performs approximately 80-90 brake services monthly. I have seen many different ways to perform a brake pad and rotor replacement. When I advise someone, I always make recommendations so that the car is fixed right the 1st time and neither myself or my client has to deal with a come back. If saving yourself 30 seconds of prep work per wheel is important than great you did it quick. But if you are performing the service on the ground you should be as thorough as possible. Id say even over do the prep so that you don't have to post in a week "hey why do I have a brake noise or pulsation?" I have seen people just slap pads on old rotors and everyone was happy. The car still stopped. To optimize how the parts work be sure to sweat the details. It really makes a difference in the performance and longevity of the repair. That applies to everything. As stated before, best of luck with the repair

 

Thanks I'll have to give that a try next time. I just replaced the rotors on another car and they were impossible to get off, ended up taking it to a shop.

 

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That! I have used that on my previous E46 M3 and the braking power was insane, no whistling noise as well.

 

I have decided to use the Stoptech slotted rotors with either Akebono Performance (preferred) or Hawks Ceramic pads when the time for a change comes. On one of the non-Nissan forums I have read that Akebono pads might not work well with the slotted rotors. Would that be indeed, a valid concern? I do want to try the SLOTTED rotors with my next set of brakes.
Thanks.