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Time for new brakes

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:( 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?
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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 :confused:
That does sound strange, better take a close look. of course my opinion use factory pads. :)
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 :confused:
Checking with service assist systom, There was a parking brake adjustment problem. Wouldn't hurt to have it checked out.
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.:p
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.:p
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 said:
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?:cool:
Ya they've had a lot of complaints about brake pad wear. It drives service managers crazy, cause they got to deal with the customer heat. They got to tell ya something?;)
Ratwayne said:
Right on, I was sold on it and so others probably will:D It does sound feasible, considering you can change your own pads(if the rotors don`t have to be touched)in 40 minutes or less in your own garage.
I slam pads on my wifes sentra all the time without turning the rotors, As long as there not making noise, or they don't shimmy do to warped rotors, I don't worry about it. But, I always use factory pads and never have any problems.
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