Time for new brakes

Coco · Oct 21, 2002

Yes, I can already hear the grinding on the rear passenger side. What do you all recommend for replacing the brake pads? Should I go OEM or are there better brake pads out there?

Edit: Sean, with all those miles on your car, have you had to replace the brakes?

JBL85 · Oct 22, 2002

Coco said:
Yes, I can already hear the grinding on the rear passenger side. What do you all recommend for replacing the brake pads? Should I go OEM or are there better brake pads out there?

Edit: Sean, with all those miles on your car, have you had to replace the brakes?

How many miles do you have on yours?

Coco · Oct 22, 2002

Around 17k.

Coco · Oct 22, 2002

I guess I'll be the first to research and report on this subject. I'll get the brakes checked out and see what happens...

Ruben · Oct 22, 2002

17,000 miles.... and the rear brakes? That doesn't sound right.

Coco · Oct 22, 2002

Doesn't sound right to me at all, but I can hear the grinding and the pad looks about gone..who knows, maybe it's me. But I couldn't believe I already needed brakes

Hardcore · Oct 22, 2002

Coco said:
Doesn't sound right to me at all, but I can hear the grinding and the pad looks about gone..who knows, maybe it's me. But I couldn't believe I already needed brakes

That does sound strange, better take a close look. of course my opinion use factory pads.

Hardcore · Oct 22, 2002

Coco said:
Doesn't sound right to me at all, but I can hear the grinding and the pad looks about gone..who knows, maybe it's me. But I couldn't believe I already needed brakes

Checking with service assist systom, There was a parking brake adjustment problem. Wouldn't hurt to have it checked out.

SILENT_RUNNER · Oct 22, 2002

Coco said:
I guess I'll be the first to research and report on this subject. I'll get the brakes checked out and see what happens...

I would check on any hidden warantees, especially with such low mileage.

Cheers.

Ratwayne · Oct 23, 2002

Coco said:
Doesn't sound right to me at all, but I can hear the grinding and the pad looks about gone..who knows, maybe it's me. But I couldn't believe I already needed brakes

CoCo, 4 year old car, new pads and calipers. Maybe even rotors. I have a couple in my garage from when I had my trio of 94 Altys. They were turned once but still within tollerance.

They are two piece if they are the same as the 94. Rotor is about $40us new here. I can change them in my sleep. The calipers may only need new sliders or just lube.

Buddy02 · Oct 23, 2002

I drove my Cutlass Supreme 75K miles before i got brakes.

wild willy · Oct 24, 2002

SILENT_RUNNER said:
I would check on any hidden warantees, especially with such low mileage.

Cheers.

hidden warranties HAHAHAHHAH The do not want to honor the obvious ones

Ratwayne · Oct 24, 2002

wild willy said:
hidden warranties HAHAHAHHAH The do not want to honor the obvious ones

I won my battle with the Dealer but that is because I am Loved....
That is exactly what the Service Manager said. I`m still laughing also. I now have to go back to the origional assessment of "My Nissan Dealer is the Best".

BTW: I can`t reach U by E...........rat!

Hardcore · Oct 24, 2002

Hidden warranties? No such thing it's either warranty or it isn't. If it's a hidden warranty it's because the dealer was to stupid to know it was covered.

Hardcore · Oct 24, 2002

Hardcore said:
Hidden warranties? No such thing it's either warranty or it isn't. If it's a hidden warranty it's because the dealer was to stupid to know it was or wasn't covered.

wild willy · Oct 24, 2002

Ratwayne said:
BTW: I can`t reach U by E...........rat! [/B]

Your server sucks....! Call the Elder Abuse hotline and report them.

rlvq35de · Oct 24, 2002

brake warranty

Brakes are covered for three years/36 k. Except for normal wear, but if it is uneven wear, then there isn't any reason for them not to replace them. Good luck, and be persistant.

SILENT_RUNNER · Oct 25, 2002

Hardcore said:
Hidden warranties? No such thing it's either warranty or it isn't. If it's a hidden warranty it's because the dealer was to stupid to know it was covered.

Several GM cars I owned had the brakes replaced under warantees that were not documented, but existed. I think it related to excessive wear under 10,000 miles, or something like that. Nissan may have something similiar but not advertised. It may be worth a shot.

Hardcore · Oct 25, 2002

SILENT_RUNNER said:
Several GM cars I owned had the brakes replaced under warantees that were not documented, but existed. I think it related to excessive wear under 10,000 miles, or something like that. Nissan may have something similiar but not advertised. It may be worth a shot.

Nissan did have problems with brake pad material and they know it, They've come out with several updated brake pads lately, But getting them to kick down might not be that easy. Brake pad manufactures are being forced to go with organic materials, which is softer causing premature brake pads wear. Thank our govement for that.

Ratwayne · Oct 25, 2002

Hardcore said:
Nissan did have problems with brake pad material and they know it, They've come out with several updated brake pads lately, But getting them to kick down might not be that easy. Brake pad manufactures are being forced to go with organic materials, which is softer causing premature brake pads wear. Thank our govement for that.

Doesn`t Nissan(and many others) claim that by using a softer organic material, the rotors will last considerably longer, albeit the pads have to be changed frequently. The Cost will balance Out. I have no problem with that?

Time for new brakes

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