Question following my brakes inspection

Stanfillt · 02-22-2018, 04:15 PM

Took my 2009 nismo in for an inspection today on my brakes after hearing a squeal coming from my back brakes. I was assuming my brakes were worn out and needed to be replaced. Following the inspection, the shop said the rotors still looked brand new, front pads were at 6 millimeters and the rears at 4.5mm. They said the sound was because the rotors are polished and need to be resurfaced when I replace the pads. They said, "they can't recommend changnng the pads until they are at/or below 3mm and the sound wouldn't go away even if replaced the pads, so I might as well wait." My question being that if I don't have to replace anything at the moment and save the $850 they quoted me for the pads and resurfacing, will I be okay to wait? I don't want to risk damaging the rotors but the squeal is very obnoxious.

SouthArk370Z · 02-22-2018, 04:43 PM

The rotor(s) may be glazed. Try brake padding procedures elsewhere on this site and see if that helps. If that doesn't work, take some sandpaper to the rotor surface(s).

gomer_110 · 02-22-2018, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Stanfillt

Took my 2009 nismo in for an inspection today on my brakes after hearing a squeal coming from my back brakes. I was assuming my brakes were worn out and needed to be replaced. Following the inspection, the shop said the rotors still looked brand new, front pads were at 6 millimeters and the rears at 4.5mm. They said the sound was because the rotors are polished and need to be resurfaced when I replace the pads. They said, "they can't recommend changnng the pads until they are at/or below 3mm and the sound wouldn't go away even if replaced the pads, so I might as well wait." My question being that if I don't have to replace anything at the moment and save the $850 they quoted me for the pads and resurfacing, will I be okay to wait? I don't want to risk damaging the rotors but the squeal is very obnoxious.

That price is outrageous. If just changing the pads it will take you longer to jack the car up than to actually swap pads. Rotors will add more time but still not difficult. When it comes time to replace them, do it yourself and save a bunch of money.

1st · 02-22-2018, 05:10 PM

Dang, You can get front and rear drilled slotted rotors w/ pads for half that price from Concept1.

cv129 · 02-22-2018, 09:52 PM

Post history suggests that Stanfillt isn't too familiar with diagnosing car related problem, I doubt he's going to DIY this.

Zingston · 02-23-2018, 10:18 AM

Wow, 850$!!!! Unbelievable!

I agree with the above comments, do it yourself and score huge savings. It's really quite easy.

Stanfillt · 02-23-2018, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

The rotor(s) may be glazed. Try brake padding procedures elsewhere on this site and see if that helps. If that doesn't work, take some sandpaper to the rotor surface(s).

It was glazed that he said, not polished.

Stanfillt · 02-23-2018, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by cv129

Post history suggests that Stanfillt isn't too familiar with diagnosing car related problem, I doubt he's going to DIY this.

I definitely would if I had the means to. I move and travel a lot as a professional rugby player so I don’t have a stable place to live. All my stuff is in storage in Washington so I just don’t have the tools or means with me at the moment

JARblue · 02-23-2018, 11:13 AM

A legit shop would not charge $850 for new pads and resurfaced rotors on two wheels. That's an outrageous price even for all four wheels with brand new rotors and pads. Do yourself a favor and find a new mechanic.

JARblue · 02-23-2018, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Stanfillt

It was glazed that he said, not polished.

I'd just throw on some new pads and then bed the hell out of them. The bedding process should take care of the glazing on your rotors.

02-22-2018, 04:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
Stanfillt Base Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: San Diego Posts: 9 Drives: 2009 370z Nismo Rep Power: 11	Question following my brakes inspection Took my 2009 nismo in for an inspection today on my brakes after hearing a squeal coming from my back brakes. I was assuming my brakes were worn out and needed to be replaced. Following the inspection, the shop said the rotors still looked brand new, front pads were at 6 millimeters and the rears at 4.5mm. They said the sound was because the rotors are polished and need to be resurfaced when I replace the pads. They said, "they can't recommend changnng the pads until they are at/or below 3mm and the sound wouldn't go away even if replaced the pads, so I might as well wait." My question being that if I don't have to replace anything at the moment and save the $850 they quoted me for the pads and resurfacing, will I be okay to wait? I don't want to risk damaging the rotors but the squeal is very obnoxious.

02-22-2018, 04:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324197	The rotor(s) may be glazed. Try brake padding procedures elsewhere on this site and see if that helps. If that doesn't work, take some sandpaper to the rotor surface(s). __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

02-22-2018, 09:52 PM	#5 (permalink)
cv129 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,192 Drives: 09 Nismo, 16 Nismo Rep Power: 159827	Post history suggests that Stanfillt isn't too familiar with diagnosing car related problem, I doubt he's going to DIY this. __________________ Setrab \| RE-71 \| SPL \| JRZ \| Nismo \| ARK \| Whiteline \| RacingBrake \| CJM Oil Pan \| Ti shield

02-23-2018, 11:13 AM	#9 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,449 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	A legit shop would not charge $850 for new pads and resurfaced rotors on two wheels. That's an outrageous price even for all four wheels with brand new rotors and pads. Do yourself a favor and find a new mechanic. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

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