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Old 06-06-2012, 06:10 PM   #13 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by osbornsm View Post
So nobody knows who is the manufacturer of the OEM pads huh? Or nobody wants to give an honest answer.
Yes...we are withholding who the OEM supplier is for our amusement.

You are not going to be able to source them direct from the OEM: they go through a distributor and nissan parts network only.

Your best bet (which was implied with the 'search' comments) is to grab the part number from any place that has the part online, and then compare it with various online nissan dealers who do offer discount mail order parts.

Find the best shipping and you are done. I have done this many times with Nissan, Subaru, Mazda, Honda parts.

Prices change, so I can't suggest just one best place.

One thing to consider: if you just need pads in the end it may be less expensive to just go to the local dealer and get the parts.

When you add in S&H any savings could be negated quickly. When buying many parts at once, then mail order can really help.

I agree on the compound of the OEM pads: they are excellent for street driving and I see no reason to go aftermarket with the Z.

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