How do I know when it's time to get new brake pads?

Sh0velMan · 10-05-2013, 11:40 AM

When sparks start flying out of your wheels when you get on the brakes.

SouthArk370Z · 10-05-2013, 11:50 AM

If you're not doing a lot of hard braking, then 24K is probably a little soon for worn out pads - but it's possible. Most brake shops will give you a quick inspection for free or very little. Find one you can trust and get them to check the rotors and pads.

Probably just some "glaze" on the rotors/pads. Make a hard stop (engage the ABS) from 50 mph or so and see if that will get rid of anything on the surfaces. May have to do it 2-3 times.

Edit: Get it checked soon. If the squeal is coming from the pad wear tattletale, it can wear the rotors.

SouthArk370Z · 10-05-2013, 12:50 PM

It could also be a dust shield just barely touching the rotor. As things warm it, the shield moves away from the rotor.

Gibby1113 · 10-06-2013, 02:26 PM

Well if I go to a shop and they tell me I need new pads are there any that you guys recommend? And if there are do you all know the price ranges? Thanks.

osbornsm · 10-07-2013, 09:46 AM

Hiya there,

Unless you are taking your Z to the race-track... Just buy the replacement OEM pads from the dealer. They're quiet and stop great when cold.

SouthArk370Z · 10-07-2013, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by osbornsm

Unless you are taking your Z to the race-track... Just buy the replacement OEM pads from the dealer. They're quiet and stop great when cold.

+1. For the "light" DDing you describe, stock OEM pads work very well. If you have no complaints with the factory pads, why upgrade? Ofc, if you can get a good deal on some "better" (there's nearly always some tradeoff; more dust, poor cold performance, expense, &c so better is in the eye of the beholder) pads, why not?

fuct · 10-09-2013, 09:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

It could also be a dust shield just barely touching the rotor. As things warm it, the shield moves away from the rotor.

the dust shield doesnt touch the rotor, ever.....

Gibby1113 · 10-10-2013, 12:36 AM

Haha ok thanks guys. Gonna go have my brakes checked soon. Thanks for the input!!

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SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324199	If you're not doing a lot of hard braking, then 24K is probably a little soon for worn out pads - but it's possible. Most brake shops will give you a quick inspection for free or very little. Find one you can trust and get them to check the rotors and pads. Probably just some "glaze" on the rotors/pads. Make a hard stop (engage the ABS) from 50 mph or so and see if that will get rid of anything on the surfaces. May have to do it 2-3 times. Edit: Get it checked soon. If the squeal is coming from the pad wear tattletale, it can wear the rotors. Felix 808 likes this. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma Last edited by SouthArk370Z; 10-05-2013 at 11:52 AM.

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SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324199	It could also be a dust shield just barely touching the rotor. As things warm it, the shield moves away from the rotor. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

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Gibby1113 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: On open empty highways Posts: 366 Drives: 40th anniversary Rep Power: 14	Well if I go to a shop and they tell me I need new pads are there any that you guys recommend? And if there are do you all know the price ranges? Thanks. __________________ 40th anniversary #450/1000 \| Takeda Attack CAI \| Ark DTS exhaust \| to be continued...

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osbornsm A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: WHAT Posts: 2,551 Drives: 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Rep Power: 426	Hiya there, Unless you are taking your Z to the race-track... Just buy the replacement OEM pads from the dealer. They're quiet and stop great when cold. SouthArk370Z, 1st and Gibby1113 like this. __________________ 2018 Camaro SS 1LE (455hp) - 2011 Nissan 370z (333hp) - 2004 VW R32 (240hp) - 2000 Civic Si (160hp)

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Gibby1113 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: On open empty highways Posts: 366 Drives: 40th anniversary Rep Power: 14	Haha ok thanks guys. Gonna go have my brakes checked soon. Thanks for the input!! __________________ 40th anniversary #450/1000 \| Takeda Attack CAI \| Ark DTS exhaust \| to be continued...

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