I'm reading lots of complaints about the 2004 G35 Sedan's brakes needing to be replaced every 15-25k miles, and loads of dust being left on the wheels that need constant washing/cleaning. Is this true?

 

Yes this is true and common for all 03-04 models. Most of us put in different pads like Hawk HPS pads which don't dust much but still provide decent brake bite.

 

does this hold true for 05s? as well

 

Original set lasted 35-40K miles. On my second set at 76K miles on a 2005 6MT.

 

yeah, just upgraded my set to the 05 Calipers! Stopping power is very good!

 

one thing good bout having 03-04 brakes. u get to use endless vita noevas

 

I'm at 61,XXX miles and still on original brakes. Starting to squeak though.

I do almost nothing but highway driving and the exit ramps are elevated on all exits. Never need to hit the brakes.

 

the 05 RWD and all 06 brakes were changed/improved.

 

The '05 X brakes are the same as the 03/04. I have 50K miles on my current set and they need changing soon but that's not bad. See my sig for what I'm running. THere are also other good choices out there at reasonable prices.

 

I relpaced pads twice and rotors once - all before 36K under warranty... since then I've upgraded pads and use different rotors...

The OEM pads dust like crazy, but I love the way they bite! Its a trade off... most people (including me) dont think the nice brake feel is worth the dusting - there are other pads out there that dont dust.

 

05 RWD ... just replaced front pads at 61k. Rear pad still good for about another 10k or more. I've heard most 04 owners get about half that on the OEMs.

 

I have 32k miles on my 05x. Replaced the front pads (didn't resurface rotors) with Hawks at 17k. The rear is still the original with some life left.

Do you guys resurface rotors or just change them out? My rotors are still original.

 

does anyone know the exact part number for the hawks hps pads i need for my rear? i have an 04 g35x.

 

Hawk HB268F.665 (D815) and HB370F.559 (D905) fit the front and rear of my 2004 G35x perfectly. I very much enjoy their progressive behavior.

 

Which rotors did you match the pads up with?