I need to replace the break pads. Little light came on when I picked her up from service at 401&Dixie Infiniti. Note on WO as well.
Coincedence eh!
Should I:
-have the dealership do the work including injector flush and throttle body service ( recomended )
-find someone localy (KW) who can do the job and use aftermarked pads (?)
Any suggestions or recomendations welcome.

 

How many kms on the car now Sam?

deane

 

I've got 78 000kms now Deane and I know it had one brake job before I bought it, 35000 kms ago.
I've been happy with the OEM's

 

That's great Sam. I only have 14,500 kms on mine so no brake work yet. I know that I will go after market with my pads at the first replacement for my Brembos. Something with similiar grip but less dust.

I would get the injector flush and TB work done at the dealership.

My dad had a '98 Durango until recently and had his first flush at 130k. he could not believe the difference in power and throttle response it made so hopefully you'll see some improvement too.

 

Sam, you've got the non-Brembo (auto) right? -- wear you thinking OEM for brake pads? I had them on my coupe and found them ok, just dusty, but I understand now that the newer pads are much less dusty.
The throttle body/injector cleanup with save money in the long run and recoup some lost performance as Deane says....
I'd probably stick with the dealership too....much as you don't like them, I think they're the best for this kind of job.
Colin.

 

Thanks Deane and Colin. I'll call the stealership in Guelph on Mon. to book.
Sam

 

Ultimately, your brake pad choice will be one of deciding what is important to you. There is no perfect solution. Ultimate performance will mean shorter life for the pads and usually, the rotors too. Add to that, often some squeeling, and more brake dust build-up (usually).
The minute they put the "cleaner, longer lasting" pads on my 03 coupe, my 70-0 distance had probably a good 7-10 feet added to it, and feel was reduced. But hey, my front wheels didn't turn black, so all is good, right?
Having raced motorcycles for 22 years, I'm a big fan of EBC, and the EBC street stuff does seem to do a good job of addressing the compromises.
For a non-Brembo car, I would at least consider the EBC pads as one option.
Cheers,
D

 

Would the dealer put on EBC pads on? I don't know of anyone in our area that does work on G's, and I am concerened about asking my mechanic to do it as no doube he will say, no problem. I trust him but don't want him learning on my breaks.
Thanks for the reply Derek

 

You might want to try Prject mu pads. They're not bad. I know a lot of people with the brembos go with the project mu as replecements. They also make a non brembo pad.

I think your mechanic should be ok to replece the pads.... If that's all that needs to be done. changing break pads is one of the easier things to do. the dealer performs a "lubrication" servce when they change your pads. I don't know what that entails but car is not up on the hoist for very long so it can't be that involved.

just my 0.02

 

Dealer should not have a prob installing brake pads that you supply, providing that they are in fact correct fitment for the vehicle. In the past, I've had pads and rotors installed by a dealer, that were not OEM.

Cheers,
D