Brake Pads...

[AdMan]

The crunching has begun, need new brake pads.

Now... I have no idea where I can get Cefiro ones from. I looked at the interchangeable parts list, and is the 03' maxima the only one that fits? Seems like a bit of a jump in years for them to be the same... Are these better then any other pad for the stock brakes? Hate to ask so many questions but I dont really wanna go cheap on something that will make me stop. lol...

Thanks...

Adam.

[adrnln]

Are you running stock factory front brake or the usual 4 pot upgrade from the R32??

[AdMan]

Are you running stock factory front brake or the usual 4 pot upgrade from the R32??

stock factory mate.

[Resin]

yea the 03 maxima are about the same and work .......they are basically a replacement pad ......there are a few options of upgrade pads but not heaps

[Mr Eps]

ok here's what you do

1) take the brake pad out

2) take the pads to a shop like auto1

3) tell them to find the part in their books

4) buy that brake pad (this step is very important)

5) put the new brake pad in

6) put car back together

[adrnln]

Also another important thing get the disc machined if you can.

Their are mobile machinist that will come to you (well in Darwin their are)this will bring the surface back flat so you can get an even wear with the new pads

[AdMan]

I went and bought the pads... gonna need them eventually anyway.

Pads are fine...

Could it be the tyres thats on it now? Only seems to scrape when im braking and turning sharply... Doesnt make sense to me.

[Mr Eps]

have you maybe tried taking your car to a tyre and brake mechanic and not taking matters into your own hand to save about 50 dorra on a diagnosis???

just an idea....

[adrnln]

PFFT

who does that nower days ;-)

........ ah well I don't anyway I can't help my self if some thing wrong I need to at least try find and fix it my self..... a few weeks later and lose of hair THEN i find someone who will be able to find and fix it with in half an hour.

I can sit back and say "well at least I tried"

THink i might be in denial

[AdMan]

have you maybe tried taking your car to a tyre and brake mechanic and not taking matters into your own hand to save about 50 dorra on a diagnosis???

just an idea....

You dont learn that way...

[Mr Eps]

well

ok seeing as i'm basically just giving you the shits so far... i might as well give you some personal advice

judging by your car in the pic

it's safe to say that it's low.. too low for anything useful

i'm also assuming you have some sort of s13 suspension in the car, these give a softer springrate than standard a31 items

i can also see that the wheel and tyre combo you're using is very wide tyres, under hard braking this can grind or rub on your suspension struts, or your guards when you turn

perhaps a skinnier tyre with less track would be more suitable?

also raising your car a bit would do wonders

the best idea however is to take it to a professional for a full diagnosis