Replacing 370Z Rotors

ProPartsUSA · 06-26-2013, 12:18 PM

Jarblue, you know that the vibrations that you feel are typically from the brake pad compound and by resurfacing the rotors, it should make it not vibrate anymore. Are you saying that you used the Hawk Ceramic Pads and got it vibration?

JARblue · 06-26-2013, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by ProPartsUSA

Jarblue, you know that the vibrations that you feel are typically from the brake pad compound and by resurfacing the rotors, it should make it not vibrate anymore. Are you saying that you used the Hawk Ceramic Pads and got it vibration?

Yes, I am aware that "warped rotors" are typically the result of uneven pad depositing on the rotor surface and that resurfacing or "turning" the rotors can prolong their life. The vibration I was getting was from stock rotors and stock pads, and since they were already at 35K miles, I decided to replace both rotors and pads in the front. I had already decided to go with the Hawk pads because I have used them on a previous car with good results. I ended up getting the EBC USR slotted rotors and swapped out the stock fluid for ATE SuperBlue. I did this all last Tuesday and had the amazing opportunity to drive it on the Circuit of the Americas track this past weekend. The braking performance on my Z was excellent

ProPartsUSA · 06-26-2013, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

Yes, I am aware that "warped rotors" are typically the result of uneven pad depositing on the rotor surface and that resurfacing or "turning" the rotors can prolong their life. The vibration I was getting was from stock rotors and stock pads, and since they were already at 35K miles, I decided to replace both rotors and pads in the front. I had already decided to go with the Hawk pads because I have used them on a previous car with good results. I ended up getting the EBC USR slotted rotors and swapped out the stock fluid for ATE SuperBlue. I did this all last Tuesday and had the amazing opportunity to drive it on the Circuit of the Americas track this past weekend. The braking performance on my Z was excellent

Just making sure since a lot of people have a misconception of a warped rotor

JARblue · 06-26-2013, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ProPartsUSA

Just making sure since a lot of people have a misconception of a warped rotor

sparky · 06-27-2013, 01:54 AM

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Originally Posted by ProPartsUSA

Just making sure since a lot of people have a misconception of a warped rotor

This is true but don't underestimate peoples need to spend money on their car for no good reason.

JARblue · 06-27-2013, 07:10 AM

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This is true but don't underestimate peoples need to spend money on their car for no good reason.

Yup! I knew I could get the rotors turned for <$50, and the pads were only half worn. And a friend gave me the brake fluid. What did I do instead? Spend $400+ to replace front rotors and pads

But I still think it was a good reason... safety features likes brakes are almost always a good reason to spend money

ProPartsUSA · 06-27-2013, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

Yup! I knew I could get the rotors turned for <$50, and the pads were only half worn. And a friend gave me the brake fluid. What did I do instead? Spend $400+ to replace front rotors and pads

But I still think it was a good reason... safety features likes brakes are almost always a good reason to spend money

Haha. I never understand why people bother resurfacing rotors. They never last as long as fresh new rotors and find it a waste of money.

DLSTR · 06-26-2013, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

Yes, I am aware that "warped rotors" are typically the result of uneven pad depositing on the rotor surface and that resurfacing or "turning" the rotors can prolong their life. The vibration I was getting was from stock rotors and stock pads, and since they were already at 35K miles, I decided to replace both rotors and pads in the front. I had already decided to go with the Hawk pads because I have used them on a previous car with good results. I ended up getting the EBC USR slotted rotors and swapped out the stock fluid for ATE SuperBlue. I did this all last Tuesday and had the amazing opportunity to drive it on the Circuit of the Americas track this past weekend. The braking performance on my Z was excellent

Nice to hear!! I just might mimic your set up next year when the brakes will be due!

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