What did you do with your Z today VI (ON TOPIC DISCUSSION ONLY)

Haboob · 12-12-2014, 08:11 AM

Dropped her off last night to get an oil change, rear diff fluid change, and transmission fluid change.

Also going to have them put my new front rotors on and pads all around - was going to do this myself, but I don't have the tools, nor the time to do it.

Then I have to head out to the empty freeway at 2:00a and bed the brakes. Going to be nice to smooth braking again vs. the violent vibrations I'm getting now.

mishuko · 12-12-2014, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Haboob

Dropped her off last night to get an oil change, rear diff fluid change, and transmission fluid change.

Also going to have them put my new front rotors on and pads all around - was going to do this myself, but I don't have the tools, nor the time to do it.

Then I have to head out to the empty freeway at 2:00a and bed the brakes. Going to be nice to smooth braking again vs. the violent vibrations I'm getting now.

how many miles for your diff/tranny fluid?

and yea... had some warping in my mom's car's rotors... let's just say stopping above 100km/h was a bit shaky... literally lol.

Haboob · 12-12-2014, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by mishuko

how many miles for your diff/tranny fluid?

and yea... had some warping in my mom's car's rotors... let's just say stopping above 100km/h was a bit shaky... literally lol.

42,800ish.

Changed the diff fluid first around 20-25,000 though. This is the first tranny fluid change.

She'll be two years old tomorrow.

carlitos_370z · 12-12-2014, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Haboob

Dropped her off last night to get an oil change, rear diff fluid change, and transmission fluid change.

Also going to have them put my new front rotors on and pads all around - was going to do this myself, but I don't have the tools, nor the time to do it.

Then I have to head out to the empty freeway at 2:00a and bed the brakes. Going to be nice to smooth braking again vs. the violent vibrations I'm getting now.

I have to do the same to my Z bro hahaha!! Transmision & Differential fluid change

my Z already hit the 30k im going to do it for the next year (January 2015)

JARblue · 12-12-2014, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Haboob

Dropped her off last night to get an oil change, rear diff fluid change, and transmission fluid change.

Also going to have them put my new front rotors on and pads all around - was going to do this myself, but I don't have the tools, nor the time to do it.

Then I have to head out to the empty freeway at 2:00a and bed the brakes. Going to be nice to smooth braking again vs. the violent vibrations I'm getting now.

If you're paying someone to install the rotors and pads, they should bed the brakes for you...

mishuko · 12-12-2014, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

If you're paying someone to install the rotors and pads, they should bed the brakes for you...

mabye he's referring to breaking in the brake pads and rotards?

or i dunno... i'm a noob =(

JARblue · 12-12-2014, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by mishuko

mabye he's referring to breaking in the brake pads and rotards?

or i dunno... i'm a noob =(

He is. My point is that if you're paying someone to install new rotors and pads, they should be the ones to perform the bedding procedure. You shouldn't be picking up a car with new brake pads that aren't properly bedded.

Haboob · 12-12-2014, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

He is. My point is that if you're paying someone to install new rotors and pads, they should be the ones to perform the bedding procedure. You shouldn't be picking up a car with new brake pads that aren't properly bedded.

That would require them to drive my car and do several 60-5mph runs, no? I don't approve of that.

JARblue · 12-12-2014, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Haboob

That would require them to drive my car and do several 60-5mph runs, no? I don't approve of that.

If I were trusting enough to let someone to change the pads and rotors, I would trust them to bed the brakes. But I'm not

Also, I find it funny that you complain about not having time to do the work, yet you're willing to go out at 2 am to bed the brakes

FWIW, I wouldn't be out on the roads at 2 am here because that's when all the bars close and roads become DWI rush hour

Haboob · 12-12-2014, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

If I were trusting enough to let someone to change the pads and rotors, I would trust them to bed the brakes. But I'm not

Also, I find it funny that you complain about not having time to do the work, yet you're willing to go out at 2 am to bed the brakes

FWIW, I wouldn't be out on the roads at 2 am here because that's when all the bars close and roads become DWI rush hour

Well, it calls for 1,000mi of easy driving, then several 60-5mph runs. I'm not going to let them put five miles on my car, let alone 1,000.

And I'm going to try, because I have to get it done.

It's going to be difficult to stay up that late though, lol. And the freeway I am going to has no bars or vehicles on it at that time. It's way away from the city - used for street races sometimes I believe.

Haboob · 12-12-2014, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

He is. My point is that if you're paying someone to install new rotors and pads, they should be the ones to perform the bedding procedure. You shouldn't be picking up a car with new brake pads that aren't properly bedded.

Turns out they did bed them. Ah well, I trust the guy and what's done is done. Oh well. Means I can get more sleep tonight I guess?

Though I did get whiplash leaving the parking lot. Not used to them being so responsive! They look nice too.

She needs a good washin' though.

Mt Tam I am · 12-13-2014, 11:40 AM

I have had my brakes returned unbedded. Then I went out and screwed them up not knowing. Ugh.

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Mt Tam I am A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: California Posts: 10,709 Drives: 370Z T/S/N 6MT & XKE Rep Power: 3844	I have had my brakes returned unbedded. Then I went out and screwed them up not knowing. Ugh. __________________ "Does the carpet match the drapes? NO!!! I don't date bald women." Nissan Motorsports 34R Oil Cooler. Stillen CBE. Hotchkis Sport Sway Bars. KW Variant 3 Coilover System. Stillen Gen3 CAI. Michelin Pilot Super Sport. Stillen Brake Ducts. Carbotech™ XP10/XP8 Pads. Z1 Front Rotors. Z1 Stainless Brake Lines. Two degrees of camber

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Haboob A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Surface of the sun. Posts: 13,159 Drives: '18 GTI Autobahn DSG Rep Power: 1387	Dropped her off last night to get an oil change, rear diff fluid change, and transmission fluid change. Also going to have them put my new front rotors on and pads all around - was going to do this myself, but I don't have the tools, nor the time to do it. Then I have to head out to the empty freeway at 2:00a and bed the brakes. Going to be nice to smooth braking again vs. the violent vibrations I'm getting now.