I am sort of a newbie but I have a brake question. I took my car in for service because in addition to the normal squeal of the Brembo brakes I am experiencing a grinding feeling of the pads against the rotors when I brake Duh? The service department advised me that was normal and I had 50 percent or so left before replacement. I have the 18 inch OEM wheels. Their advice pressure wash and keep the wheels clean.

Any other alternatives or suggestions? Noise and condition very annoying.

 

I have 25K on the clock and was amazed last week that the dealer told me I still have 75% pad in the front and about 70% in the rear left. I have not had any squealing problems with my Brembos however? I will agree with the dealer that keeping the wheels clean and pressure washing the calipers and rotors on a regular basis is a good way to keep them really clean! I find that the they are quite quiet actually, what tires are you running, believe it or not, that may be more of the noises you are hearing than the brakes?

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I have a 2003.5 G35 Coupe 6MT. Last night, under heavy braking my brake light would flicker on. I called the dealer this morning, and they told me I will probably need new brake pads. I only have 24K miles on the odo and can't believe that it's time for new brakes. I also know that my Infiniti dealer here is "opportunistic" and would love to make $$ on changing brakes.

Has anyone had a similar experience, and if so, did it turn out to be worn brake pads or is it a brake fluid/pressure problem?

 

I've had the grinding on the brembos before and all it took was a pressure washer to the rotor and pad. It was a little dirty and that fixed it.

 

Well can I ask another question? Ive been researching and researching but do the brembro's last a long time in brake pads/rotors? Also is the alignment a problem or tire feathering? I know on the 350's it is but no one really answered it here. Any help? This is what is helping me decide if i want a g35 or not. Thanks.

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