Fixed inifiniti's brake design flaw with Nissan akebono big brakes
It's the 03/04 brakes (and 2005 AWD sedan). The pads are very aggressive and don't last long and chewed up the rotors and made dust like crazy.
Infiniti redesigned the system in 2005. Larger diameter brakes with less aggressive pads. Increased diameter compensated, so brake performance was not reduced.
Just checked my records for my 2006. I changed my front brakes at 102K miles. OEM pads, and Centric rotors. I replaced them at 158K miles (again with OEM pads and centric rotors). So I got 56K miles out of my front brakes, and i'm a VERY aggressive driver.
NOTE: Not trying to say these compare to the OP's Akebono setup. If I had 18" wheels i'd do those brakes in a second. Just trying to suggest an alternative, lower cost option to those with 03-04 brakes sick of the same brake issue, or want a slightly bigger brake rotor to fill their wheels but don't have the budger for a BBK and 18's+
Infiniti redesigned the system in 2005. Larger diameter brakes with less aggressive pads. Increased diameter compensated, so brake performance was not reduced.
Just checked my records for my 2006. I changed my front brakes at 102K miles. OEM pads, and Centric rotors. I replaced them at 158K miles (again with OEM pads and centric rotors). So I got 56K miles out of my front brakes, and i'm a VERY aggressive driver.
NOTE: Not trying to say these compare to the OP's Akebono setup. If I had 18" wheels i'd do those brakes in a second. Just trying to suggest an alternative, lower cost option to those with 03-04 brakes sick of the same brake issue, or want a slightly bigger brake rotor to fill their wheels but don't have the budger for a BBK and 18's+
03-04 sedans and coupes have the same brakes....unless you got a 6MT coupe which came with the Brembos
BBKs are only needed if you're tracking your ride or for show! Replacing OE rotors with quality aftermarket units will vastly improve how often they and the pads need replacing. I went thru pads in my first 10K miles switching to HAWK HPS pads at that time. Those pads lasted close to 30K miles. Then I replace the OE rotors (wear) with DBA slotted/drilled rotors staying with the HAWK HPS pads. I just replaced the pads and had my rotors trued, she stops on a dime with zero rust and very little dust. It is important using HAWKs to do the "Bed In" process right after installing those pads! Search Hawk Bed in...Gary
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