2004 G coupe

This is my 3rd run in with this same location.

1st time I did a caliper rebuild. Worked but not for very long. Decided to just replace the entire part. So I got one about a year or more ago and its been fine until now. I noticed the other day it's overheating. I've ruled out other issues like plugged brake lines or anything.

Ironically I'm in the middle of a Brembo swap in the front. I didn't plan on doing the rear's since the rear Brembo's were basically the same. However, this issue may persuade me to go ahead and do it. I'm curious if anyone has had caliper issues with the stock ones then made a swap and the problem went away. I'm assuming the Brembo's are better made and may not stick like the normal Nissan ones.

 

If you just rebuilt it and it's sticking again, you missed something. There's nothing wrong with the stock Nissan brakes.

 

This is over the course of a few years. I rebuilt it 2-3 years ago. Stuck after about a year, then I completely replaced it. Now, a 1/1.5 years out from that its sticking again.

g35 owners specifically have filed lawsuits towards Infiniti because of brake issues. And Nissan has had to extend warranties for brakes because of the issues. '


Though, these were wear issues and not necessarily stuck calipers.

 

I'm assuming since you rebuilt calipers you've gone through the entire system, replaced brake fluid, etc etc? As you know a fresh rebuild should replace all of the wear parts in the caliper bringing it back to new condition.
The Brembos are actually the ones with the "brake issues" since normies didn't like how fast the performance pads wore out, not sure if there were any more issues with other Nissan brakes though.

 

Correct yes I've effectively replaced the caliper twice now. Every time I replace it, the issue is resolved. Brake fluid and all of that. Tested the brake lines as much as I can to rule out those issues.

I rather deal with brake pads wearing fast than caliper issues, assuming that is the root of the problem. I'm also looking at the rear Akebono's since they are more readily available and a direct bolt on. Once I Powder coat them I think it will look fine.

 

G35 rear brakes notoriously are easily corroded. Replace it and move on with your life.

 

would it be worth it to upgrade to akebonos or brembos? Having trouble finding the rear brembos so that's why I mentioned the akebonos. If these would be better to resist corrosion I will do it. Plus it gives me an excuse to powder coat something else. Not to mention new rotors...

 

I would just stay OEM one piston. Not worth the money to upgrade for a menial size increase.

 

guess I'll just fight the urge and get the normal one.

definitely, the cheaper way to go for sure. I wonder why its always and only been my passenger rear side

 

Get some sort of rubber safe grease to put around the dust seal. The piston will fail if it gets any corrosion, at all.