Question for those running the Nismo branded pads

SchumiF399 · 03-20-2020, 09:30 AM

Hi everyone,

I am currently running the StopTech street performance pads on my Akebonos. I am looking to buy the orange Nismo pads but I’m a little hesitant. Some info on why I would like change these out:

Pads dust like crazy but I knew this.

My biggest complaint with the pads is that after every wash if don’t drive the car to dry the brakes, the pads “weld” to the rotor creating an ugly pad imprint.

For the guys running the Nismos, could you guys elaborate on how the pads react to water after a wash?

Thanks in advance.

Edit: I am running Z1 2-Piece rotors

JARblue · 03-20-2020, 09:46 AM

Pretty much all pads do this. Some light braking will remove the imprint after a wash.

SG4247 · 03-20-2020, 09:48 AM

I have Z1 2 piece front and rear rotors and Nismo pads on the front.

Love the set up. No noise, but a little dust. Stops excellent and no rotor warp yet.

My car frequently sees over 110 mph (at the track).

I drive mine immediately after washing, so no imprint or rust.

SchumiF399 · 03-22-2020, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SG4247

I have Z1 2 piece front and rear rotors and Nismo pads on the front.

Love the set up. No noise, but a little dust. Stops excellent and no rotor warp yet.

My car frequently sees over 110 mph (at the track).

I drive mine immediately after washing, so no imprint or rust.

Thank you, the StopTechs are so prone to them sticking that just now I left the car parked after some rain and there is that imprint.

Definitely will get the Nismos.

cv129 · 03-22-2020, 06:29 PM

Many times I backed the car out onto the driveway, washed, then roll it back in. I don’t recall seeing any pad imprints on the rotor.

Nismo pads, previously cryo treated Centric, currently RB 2 pc fronts, Z1 2 pc rears

Rusty · 03-22-2020, 06:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cv129

Many times I backed the car out onto the driveway, washed, then roll it back in. I don’t recall seeing any pad imprints on the rotor.

Nismo pads, previously cryo treated Centric, currently RB 2 pc fronts, Z1 2 pc rears

The Yellowstuff and 10/8 combo pads will leave an outline on my RB rotors after washing, or rain.

03-20-2020, 09:30 AM	#1 (permalink)
SchumiF399 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: California Posts: 38 Drives: 2012 370z Rep Power: 7	Question for those running the Nismo branded pads Hi everyone, I am currently running the StopTech street performance pads on my Akebonos. I am looking to buy the orange Nismo pads but I’m a little hesitant. Some info on why I would like change these out: Pads dust like crazy but I knew this. My biggest complaint with the pads is that after every wash if don’t drive the car to dry the brakes, the pads “weld” to the rotor creating an ugly pad imprint. For the guys running the Nismos, could you guys elaborate on how the pads react to water after a wash? Thanks in advance. Edit: I am running Z1 2-Piece rotors Last edited by SchumiF399; 03-20-2020 at 09:41 AM. Reason: Add rotors

03-20-2020, 09:46 AM	#2 (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	Pretty much all pads do this. Some light braking will remove the imprint after a wash. Rusty likes this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

03-20-2020, 09:48 AM	#3 (permalink)
SG4247 Track Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: OKC Posts: 723 Drives: 2010 touring Rep Power: 4486	I have Z1 2 piece front and rear rotors and Nismo pads on the front. Love the set up. No noise, but a little dust. Stops excellent and no rotor warp yet. My car frequently sees over 110 mph (at the track). I drive mine immediately after washing, so no imprint or rust. SchumiF399 likes this. Last edited by SG4247; 03-20-2020 at 10:33 AM.

03-22-2020, 06:29 PM	#5 (permalink)
cv129 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,190 Drives: 09 Nismo, 16 Nismo Rep Power: 159827	Many times I backed the car out onto the driveway, washed, then roll it back in. I don’t recall seeing any pad imprints on the rotor. Nismo pads, previously cryo treated Centric, currently RB 2 pc fronts, Z1 2 pc rears __________________ Setrab \| RE-71 \| SPL \| JRZ \| Nismo \| ARK \| Whiteline \| RacingBrake \| CJM Oil Pan \| Ti shield

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