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Just got my 2004 V35 re-registered and they guys doing the esafety check said I had about 3000kms left on the front rotors. Ultratune quoted around $550 for new rotors and pads. Can anyone recommend someone either in Central Coast or North Sydney/Ryde area?

Apparently the pads that I have have asbestos in them too which is leaving a lot of brake dust on the front. Is there a particular brand of pad that people use here that won't leave dust?

I don't need to replace the rear rotors but it might be worth replacing all the pads at once.

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Your pads don't have asbestos. That's illegal these days.

Just quoting what Ultratune told me, seemed weird for him to say that they had asbestos in them as I thought that pretty much ended in the 70's :S.

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probably more like the 80s, but still.. hasn't been used in brake pads in a very long time.

Just be careful.. if you have a series2, the front pads and all rotors are different to Series 1.

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niZmO_Man Grand Master

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Although $550 is a good price for new rotors and pads fitted, you need to know what brands are used.

As for pads, I think TRW make a good pad that isn't dusty, or maybe this new Intima pads. I used QFM HPX and A1RM, they are dusty but do the job well.

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Are you in any way mechanically minded? Replacing pads & rotors is quite a simple job, and you can buy them for a lot less than $550. I think I paid $140 for a set of slotted RDA rotors and $200 or so for EBC redstuff pads. Plain rotors & more street oriented pads would be cheaper again.

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Yeah somewhat, I got a neighbour who is a mechanic who wouldn't mind helping out. Also have to fix the rear axle clicking, got the stuff for it so just gotta find a free weekend.

niZmO_Man Grand Master

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I remember seeing an old set of asbestos pads for R31s back in the day (mid 90's). They perform awesomely but obviously kill you with the dust.

I didn't know they were banned to late here.

OP, get parts yourself and ask/pay your neighbour to help out. It's more fun working on your car and using logic/Google to fix things rather than paying someone. Takes more time though.

Brakes are easy as though. Just make sure you bleed your brakes as well.

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