The New "What did you do with your Z today" (with off topic replies) V

Pintsize725

Ditto on the pads. Not sure about rotors. Last I had the mechs check, they said everything was fine.

Me too.

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Tracie

JARblue

As long as the rotors aren't vibrating during braking, you're probably fine. What makes you think you need new pads? Have you checked them or are they squealing? I'm not saying you don't, but just wondering.

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Haboob

Oh man, I had warped rotors once. Worst feeling ever...

JARblue

It can be dangerous. The Z is pretty bad right now... idk wtf... our last two cars were like this (both were previously my wife's DD :hrmm. Although the Accord got so bad I replaced the rotors with quality aftermarket slotted rotors while my wife was still driving it and never had problems again. The Z seems to have gotten worse since about 20K miles, and I don't believe my braking habits are a contributing factor.

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Haboob

Never...

JARblue

I know, I know... but I've always been very conscious about my braking. Especially if I have to brake hard, which I try to limit in the first place, I make a conscious effort not to hold the brake after I'm stopped if possible (only not possible in MT on a down slope).

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Haboob

Yeah, sometimes I tend to hold it when I park and I'm getting out of the car. Don't know why. I need to stop that.

Isamu

it's all the accelerating you do.

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黒子 ('Kuroko')
Project: SuperNova Owner/Operator and Lead designer @BlackGuard Aeroworks

JARblue

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Isamu

silly boy racer

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黒子 ('Kuroko')
Project: SuperNova Owner/Operator and Lead designer @BlackGuard Aeroworks

Pintsize725

Squealing a tiny bit lately. I've had vibration when braking but apparently I'm the only one who can feel it.

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kenchan

can you take a peek using a mirror tool and flash light? if you're down to about 3-4mm, i'd replace them anyways.

Pintsize725

It's on my maintenance list for this year anyway. I don't know if the previous owner ever changed them and I'm at about 53k miles now.

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kenchan

sounds good. yah, at 50K miles sounds about due for new rotors.

usually i replace rotors after the pads wear out the 2nd time. i dont even get them turned after the first pads are done. i just swap the pads and re-use.