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Are NISMO brake pads worth it?

Originally Posted by Mike If they don't know what they are doing or how easy they are! Right, I was just noting the 2010 configurator on nissanusa.com now lists NISMO

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Old 12-19-2009, 04:36 AM   #16 (permalink)
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If they don't know what they are doing or how easy they are!
Right, I was just noting the 2010 configurator on nissanusa.com now lists NISMO brake pads as an optional upgrade, installed from the factory, or at least from the port. The price struck me as whack.

Oh, and by the way, Nissan wants $580 for them and claims they won't warranty the item. Nice. Tell me this -- how can they let you drive your car home from the dealership with brakes that aren't street legal?

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Old 12-19-2009, 10:36 AM   #17 (permalink)
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waste of money, get aftermarket ones. Better for half the price.
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i used yellowstuff break pads on my last car,

i was very happy with them, but i dont know that they make them for the z
they only ran me like 250$ though
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Old 12-20-2009, 02:14 AM   #19 (permalink)
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I have had Nismo pads on my previous ride and they worked very well, but at $500 bucks, no thanks. They were only $250-300 for my G with OEM Brembos!!!
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Cool How much and often replace brakes/tires

I am very close to buying an 09 370z Touring with Sport Pckg. Concerned with tires and brakes cost. Am told that brakes wear out in 15K to 40K and tires wear out in 20K. Also hear that the 19 inch tires cost $300 each, mounted. Brakes cost $500 to $650 per axle to replace (two different dealerships gave these prices). Can I use a different brake pad other than the Nismo pads? How often do the tires and brakes really wear out? Also told I could buy Nexxen tires for half the price of BFG. Any and all input would be very much appreciated.
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I am very close to buying an 09 370z Touring with Sport Pckg. Concerned with tires and brakes cost. Am told that brakes wear out in 15K to 40K and tires wear out in 20K. Also hear that the 19 inch tires cost $300 each, mounted. Brakes cost $500 to $650 per axle to replace (two different dealerships gave these prices). Can I use a different brake pad other than the Nismo pads? How often do the tires and brakes really wear out? Also told I could buy Nexxen tires for half the price of BFG. Any and all input would be very much appreciated.

its call upkeep......... is this your first car? i bet those guys at the dealership were drooling over what all they might be able to charge you since you have no clue

No you dont have to buy all nissan stuff or the same type of factory tires

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LOL! Wow guys! Funny how rumors fly!!!

-- Front and Rear Pads Available
-- Semi-Metallic, low dust compound
-- Heat Range: ambient temperature to 600/700 degrees F

370z Nismo Front Pads -- Retail $260 My price $239.20
370z Nismo Rear Pads -- Retail $260 My price $239.20

Total for both front and rear $478.40

You can order them online here:

http://www.fontananissanparts.com/pa...catalogid=7093

** Please note...the front pads are currently on backorder, and I will check again for update next week!


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Old 01-08-2010, 01:48 PM   #23 (permalink)
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Not my first car, just my first 370z touring with sport package. To clarify, the $500-$650 per axle included replacing rotors. The brake pads were quoted at $225-250. I have since learned that the rotors shouldn't need replaced each time the brakes are replaced. So again, just trying to confirm that I would be able to use a generic or other brand brake pad rather than "nismo" pads. Another person said I could buy $81 NPN brake pads. Thanks.
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Not my first car, just my first 370z touring with sport package. To clarify, the $500-$650 per axle included replacing rotors. The brake pads were quoted at $225-250. I have since learned that the rotors shouldn't need replaced each time the brakes are replaced. So again, just trying to confirm that I would be able to use a generic or other brand brake pad rather than "nismo" pads. Another person said I could buy $81 NPN brake pads. Thanks.
No need to replace rotors unless you did something really bad to them. You don't even have to have them turned, although that is usually advised. I changed pads on my 240Z for thelife of the car (~10 years & 150K miles) & never turned the rotors. No problem on the street (did not track it).
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Not my first car, just my first 370z touring with sport package. To clarify, the $500-$650 per axle included replacing rotors. The brake pads were quoted at $225-250. I have since learned that the rotors shouldn't need replaced each time the brakes are replaced. So again, just trying to confirm that I would be able to use a generic or other brand brake pad rather than "nismo" pads. Another person said I could buy $81 NPN brake pads. Thanks.
You don't need the Nismo pads.
In fact, if you're just driving your car on the street, the "regular" OEM pads will do just fine for you.
In addition to the fact that the Sport package's staggered tires can't be rotated, filling up your tank with the recommended Premium fuel will cost you around $50 these days.
If you're overly concerned about the cost of ownership of this car (maintenance and consumables), you should probably look at something less expensive to maintain.
I've got a Mazdaspeed3 for sale that isn't quite as cool as a 370Z, but it's much easier to own
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Has anybody used "Ferodo DS2500" pads?? Seem to be a bit stronger than HP + (1300F vs 1000F) and some reviews complain about the HP + noise in daily use.

All four corners Ferodo @ $348 seems reasonable
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Has anybody used "Ferodo DS2500" pads?? Seem to be a bit stronger than HP + (1300F vs 1000F) and some reviews complain about the HP + noise in daily use.

All four corners Ferodo @ $348 seems reasonable
Pretty much any track capable pad I've ever tried squeals to a certain degree in street driving under light braking. So either you have to deal with it or swap pads back and forth.

Are you looking for pads for auto-x or HPDE?
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Has anybody used "Ferodo DS2500" pads?? Seem to be a bit stronger than HP + (1300F vs 1000F) and some reviews complain about the HP + noise in daily use.

All four corners Ferodo @ $348 seems reasonable
The DS2500's are great for the street and some very light HPDE work, but they are NOT track pads by any means. They will fade long before 1300°F (about 1050°F). They tend to be quiet, but they do dust a bit more than average (dark colored dust).

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I actually have the Nismo brake pads, my car came with them and I didn't want to pay for them but at the same time, I couldn't take them off. Also, technically I'm getting ripped off because the price of the vehicle at delivery already charged me for the factory brake pads, am I right? But I don't even get to have them.

I prolly can't ask for the factory brake pads for the sports package now since they built it that way, but I pretty much paid the same invoice sticker price for them as if I bought them after wards. The only difference is if I bought it afterwards, I get to keep the original ones. This sucks, same thing happened to me with my other car, the factory added an OEM CB exhaust upgrade, but I didn't get to keep my stock exhaust system.

Anyways, I don't have anything to compare against, so I guess it works fine. I've only been cruising in my Z, haven't had to do much hard stopping. I've actually only had to feather my brakes most of the time since I drive a manual. Most of the time with the way I've driven my car, the drivetrain slows my car down enough before I need to apply a lot of my brakes. Who knows, maybe when I start driving hard (once I brake in the car) I can let you guys know how good they really are.

Another crappy part about them is I think Nissan voids the warranty of the car if they're used because they're intended for off-road usage. What the hell? Which is why I want my stock brake pads back since I already paid for them. I wonder if I bring this up to the dealer if they'll give me a set. I doubt it.
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