New Brakes

ayrton88 · 12-16-2018, 09:26 AM

I think I need new brakes, but I'm not inclined to do them myself. My question is if an independent shop could do them....properly? My closest dealer is over an hour away and I really don't want to sit and wait. I assume even doing just the front brakes will take a while. I guess my question is if there is anything special about changing the rotors and pads on the Z?

OptionZero · 12-16-2018, 09:50 AM

Nope

SouthArk370Z · 12-16-2018, 10:36 AM

If you have any mechanicing experience, changing rotors and pads will be an fairly easy job. If you are unsure about what you are doing, download the FSM (link in sig) and/or watch a few Youtube vids.
Definitely not a dealer-only job. No special tools or fancy electronics required. Any mechanic should be able to handle it.

If this is routine maintenance, you may not need to replace the rotors.

old guy · 12-16-2018, 03:51 PM

2011 Nismo#91 · 12-17-2018, 09:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ayrton88

I think I need new brakes, but I'm not inclined to do them myself. My question is if an independent shop could do them....properly? My closest dealer is over an hour away and I really don't want to sit and wait. I assume even doing just the front brakes will take a while. I guess my question is if there is anything special about changing the rotors and pads on the Z?

There is nothing special about changing pads, the only thing is if your really meticulous you would need a torque wrench. Other then that you just need a driveway, basic hand tools, and a little elbow grease. But to answer your question any shop can do it easily and quickly.

12-16-2018, 09:26 AM	#1 (permalink)
ayrton88 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Chicago Posts: 397 Drives: 2010 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 14	New Brakes I think I need new brakes, but I'm not inclined to do them myself. My question is if an independent shop could do them....properly? My closest dealer is over an hour away and I really don't want to sit and wait. I assume even doing just the front brakes will take a while. I guess my question is if there is anything special about changing the rotors and pads on the Z?

12-16-2018, 09:50 AM	#2 (permalink)
OptionZero A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,225 Drives: 15 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 214100	Nope SouthArk370Z, Rusty and old guy like this. __________________ OptionZero Build Thread

12-16-2018, 10:36 AM	#3 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324198	If you have any mechanicing experience, changing rotors and pads will be an fairly easy job. If you are unsure about what you are doing, download the FSM (link in sig) and/or watch a few Youtube vids. Definitely not a dealer-only job. No special tools or fancy electronics required. Any mechanic should be able to handle it. If this is routine maintenance, you may not need to replace the rotors. Chuck33079, Rusty, old guy and 1 others like this. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

12-16-2018, 03:51 PM	#4 (permalink)
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