Any chance of changing pads early (before indicators come on) so as to not have to buy a set of rotors? I have an 03.5 sedan.

 

I'm doing that now on Brembos. Changed to Hawk HPS at about 18,000 miles. Had the rotors surfaced only.

 

Yes, my 2003 has had it's pads replaced without replacing the rotors. But the rotors don't last long. Two sets of pads is about all you will get out of a set of G35 rotors.

 

as long as the rotors are not below specs ... if they are in specs of the thisckness then they can be resurfaced and reused as these other guys did

 

Does anyone know what the front rotor spec is?

Cato, did you turn the rotors? I'd imagine you don't need to if you get the pads replaced before they start to groove and if they do not have any warpage.

 

i would loke to know the spec also

 

SixFive,
Back when my brakes were stock and I had to replace pads, yeah the stealership turned the rotors. After that, they are doomed to be replaced. Sh1tty G35 brakes!

 

I just want to avoid replacing rotors in between pad changes. It sound like Cato made it through 2 sets, but I'll have the Stealership give me a measurement and make the call. I'd like to not turn the rotors - after reading some posts vis searching, it sound like there are folks out there who are adamant that that is a NO-NO! I would think with our soft pads and rotors, that the pads would seat pretty well and quickly...anyone care to opine?

 

No need to turn rotors if there are no vibrations. After you get the new parts installed, do a bed in procedure like we have outlined on our website here: http://www.stoptech.com/tech_info/wp_bedinstock.shtml

It will clean the rotors of the old pad material and lay down a new even pad transfer layer. It will also put the pads through green fade in a controlled environment instead of in an emergency situation where your brakes need to work their best.

 

Thanks for the info...now I just have to find a place to do all this 60-10-60 driving! May have to make some runs in the middle of the night...

Also,

How do you cool while having the brakes applied?

 

We are referring to driving around using the brake as little as possible to allow air to move through the rotor to cool it. The faster the rotor is spinning, the more the airflow i generated. A 10-15 minute run at highway speeds would be a good example.

 

Cool - thanks for the info

 

Also, does Stoptech reccommend replacement pads or offer the nissan equivalent?

 

Pad recommendations need to be made based on the users needs. Nissan pads may suit your needs just fine while others may want other characteristics found in other pads.

 

I just want the same stopping power I had when the car was purhcased - no tracking the car. I usually don't drive fast if I think I'll need the brakes! Maybe once in a while I get nutty and hit some curves hard.