Apologize in advance for not knowing much about cars, but I'm here to learn.

1. Is it ok to replace my OEM front brake pads with Hawk HPS and leave the rear's on the same OEM pads (the rears are fine)?
2. If the mechanic tells me I need to resurface or replace my rotors, which rotors should I use with the Hawk pads, and can you just replace the front and not the rear?
3. Anyone recommend a good cheap shop to have this done in the Dallas area?

Thanks!

 

buy new pads and rotors and do it urself..

its in no way hard.

just go one wheel at a time

 

I dont really have the tools since I live in a condo, but is there a DIY thread on rotors and brake pads in the forum?

 

Ok I found the DIY, but can someone answer the top three questions?
https://g35driver.com/forums/showthr...ighlight=brake

 

racingbrake.com has some nice oem sized rotors that go well with hawks hps pads.

Here's a DIY: https://g35driver.com/forums/showthr...ighlight=brake

 

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RB has some nice stuff.

 

1. yes
2. I went with R1 rotors , yes you can
3. Do it yourself its not that hard all you need is a few sockets and maybe a rubber mallet to break the rotor free. You will also need a open end wrench. Its really easy to do even at a condo.

 

I called one of my buddies who used to work at Nissan corporate and he tells me that the Hawks wont really reduce the dust - and that I should install the Brembo brake kit from the '05s. I didn't realize that this fit the 04.

I also remember the Infiniti dealership in Dallas told me that I couldnt upgrade to brembros unless I wanted to change my wheels.

Which is true? Also, should I use ceramic pads?

 

u just need 12mm 14mm 17mm 19mm 21mm... essential nissan/infiniti tools...

and wrenches... all can be bought at pepboys for cheap..

learn, theirs no power like knowledge!!

 

I just did my first brake job on the G. replaced OEM with Hawks. was very easy for someone who is mechanically-stupid. took me about 1 hour more than the average mechanic bu was very satisfied with my monumental accomplishment.

The hawks did reduce the brake dust by a gazillion times. I used to have to wash my wheels every 2-3rd day depending on the driving. I now only have to do this once a week.

I have to replace the backs now. i did buy all hawk pads(f&B) but went with E-bay rotors because I am unemployed at this time.

 

You could get EB greenstuff pads also. I heard those were good pads that dont put off much dust. Although I have never used them Im still on stock pads with slotted and drilled rotors.

 

+1
I will be going back to them once my current pads wear

 

Hey How Are You Doing ?

Im In The Market Of Buying Some Brake Pads / Rotors. Do You Have An Idea On What I Should Buy ? Also Is It Cool To Buy Off Of Ebay ?

Brake Pads (with Less Dust Then Stocks)
Rotors ( Slotted ? Drilled Slotted ?)

Also I Have A 2003 Coupe Automatic.

Thank You Very Much

 

A buddy and I replaced my front and rear pads. Took about an hour since we had to do one at a time. If you've never done it before, it might take longer, but with each wheel, it gets faster. As for the break dust, I noticed a significiant reduction in dust. With OEM, my black car looked like it had black wheels, but with the HAWKS (front and rear), i my breaks look like they have a little film of rust. Hardly noticiable unless the car is standing still. I completely recommend using the HAWKS HPS.

 

What do you guys think of these rotors?
http://www.racingbrake.com/G35_non_B...1-141-1354.htm

Also do we have a discount with RB?