Rotors

Fcnismo · 12-13-2022, 08:51 PM

I have a 370z roadster thats modified.
I installed akebono calipers and 19 inch Nismo wheels
I use this car sparingly and it’s shut down in the winter
I installed rotors last year that aren’t supposed to rust
But they make terrible noise. I greasesd them and bedded
Them still noises.
They make a scetching noise only when I brake going slowly
And I’m going slow. When I’m going fast and brake
They don’t make noise. Now that it’s cold outside the noise is
Louder. Any help or advice

2011 Nismo#91 · 12-14-2022, 06:52 AM

First what brake pads do you have? Some make noise normally.

Fcnismo · 12-14-2022, 09:57 AM

Oem Nismo brake pads

Fcnismo · 12-14-2022, 09:59 AM

I actually went through 3 sets of pads, oem, power stop and now Nismo
Since the weather drop they squeak much louder

Corsairprime · 12-14-2022, 11:13 AM

Hey with basically the same brake set-up I use the Carbotech 1521 pads for street Driving. They are silent for me. I also am using the Z1 two piece rotors and the titanium 1mm shims (Hardbrakes.com) to help with heat transfer issues. On track I use XP12/10 pad combo. On the rust issue, mine will do so after only a few days of sitting idle. Normal in my experience. I just drive the car to scrub the rust off the rotors.

cv129 · 12-14-2022, 03:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fcnismo

Oem Nismo brake pads

To clarify, you are talking about the Nismo pads with orange backing plate, right.

OEM Nismo 370z’s come with just normal Akebono street pads, no different than any sport pkg or base car.

Either way, I have had Nismo pads (orange backing plate ones) on a couple of cars, hot cold wet dry OEM rotors 2 pc rotors daily or weekend only…they didn’t squeal.

Recently switched the family sedan back to regular low dust pads, used the grease that came with the pad for the rear, AND I didn’t apply enough, the family car squeals like I’m killing a pig every time I reverse.

Fcnismo · 12-14-2022, 05:27 PM

Yes Nismo with yellow back
I think it’s the rotors but hesitant
To change them due to cost.
Which rotors should I go with from everyone
Experience that won’t break the bank
Preferably drilled slotted but not necessary more importantly
Minimal rust and silent

Spooler · 12-14-2022, 10:43 PM

Nismo front brake pads are track pads. They are going to be noisy and talk to you. Nothig is wrong with your rotors. Use pure Silicone brake grease and lube the backing plate where it contacts the brake caliper, the shims, and the slides. Do not glue the pad to the caliper or put it on the anything on the face of the brake pads.

2011 Nismo#91 · 12-15-2022, 06:25 AM

I had the Nismo pad upgrade on mine when I got it. It really didn't make too much noise, just dust. Maybe there is no metal shim or an issue with it?
https://www.bendix.com.au/bendix-new...eyre-important
You can try to re-bed them?

Tractionless · 12-16-2022, 08:42 AM

Hmm didn't realize the Nismo pads are considered "track duty", actually this is the first post I've seen about them so assume most members aren't fans of them.

Spooler · 12-16-2022, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tractionless

Hmm didn't realize the Nismo pads are considered "track duty", actually this is the first post I've seen about them so assume most members aren't fans of them.

That's what Nissan sells them as. I wouldn't run them. There are better pads out there.

Fcnismo · 12-17-2022, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spooler

Nismo front brake pads are track pads. They are going to be noisy and talk to you. Nothig is wrong with your rotors. Use pure Silicone brake grease and lube the backing plate where it contacts the brake caliper, the shims, and the slides. Do not glue the pad to the caliper or put it on the anything on the face of the brake pads.

I did exactly what you said and the noise went away yesterday, this morning
I pulled out of the garage and still loud as hell. It’s so loud that 3 houses down can hear it. It’s only on slow cruising speeds like when you’re pulling into a spot or pulling in or out of the garage. It is worst when cold. When I’m cruising at
Speeds and stop you don’t hear it .

Spooler · 12-17-2022, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fcnismo

I did exactly what you said and the noise went away yesterday, this morning
I pulled out of the garage and still loud as hell. It’s so loud that 3 houses down can hear it. It’s only on slow cruising speeds like when you’re pulling into a spot or pulling in or out of the garage. It is worst when cold. When I’m cruising at
Speeds and stop you don’t hear it .

Yup, that is what brakes do. When they are cold, they can make some noise. What you have is what is to be expected.

Fcnismo · 12-17-2022, 09:51 PM

I don’t mind some noise but we talkin about half a block hearing, my kids jumping out of bed type of noise

Spooler · 12-17-2022, 10:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fcnismo

I don’t mind some noise but we talkin about half a block hearing, my kids jumping out of bed type of noise

Guess I am use to it. I laugh when mine do it. I don't care so much about it. I care more about stopping.

12-13-2022, 08:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
Fcnismo Base Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Nj Posts: 96 Drives: 2019 roadster Rep Power: 5	Rotors I have a 370z roadster thats modified. I installed akebono calipers and 19 inch Nismo wheels I use this car sparingly and it’s shut down in the winter I installed rotors last year that aren’t supposed to rust But they make terrible noise. I greasesd them and bedded Them still noises. They make a scetching noise only when I brake going slowly And I’m going slow. When I’m going fast and brake They don’t make noise. Now that it’s cold outside the noise is Louder. Any help or advice

12-14-2022, 06:52 AM	#2 (permalink)
2011 Nismo#91 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 2,400 Drives: slowly Rep Power: 40569	First what brake pads do you have? Some make noise normally. __________________ GTR TT 493Whp/431lbft, Ecutek, Southbend 6puck,Quaife, RPM RollBar 4Point, R888R, JRZ RSPro F(10R/10C) R(10R/6C) 1000f500r inlbs+150inlbs Tender, SPL everywhere.Full Specs

12-14-2022, 11:13 AM	#5 (permalink)
Corsairprime Base Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Frisco, TX Posts: 215 Drives: 14 370Z Nismo GM 6MT Rep Power: 3545	Hey with basically the same brake set-up I use the Carbotech 1521 pads for street Driving. They are silent for me. I also am using the Z1 two piece rotors and the titanium 1mm shims (Hardbrakes.com) to help with heat transfer issues. On track I use XP12/10 pad combo. On the rust issue, mine will do so after only a few days of sitting idle. Normal in my experience. I just drive the car to scrub the rust off the rotors. __________________ Corsairprime 2014 Nismo #462, GunMetal Grey, GT-R Start Button, AAM S-Line/R-Line intake and S-Line exhaust, Berk HFCs, Osiris Tuned at JoTech

12-15-2022, 06:25 AM	#9 (permalink)
2011 Nismo#91 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 2,400 Drives: slowly Rep Power: 40569	I had the Nismo pad upgrade on mine when I got it. It really didn't make too much noise, just dust. Maybe there is no metal shim or an issue with it? https://www.bendix.com.au/bendix-new...eyre-important You can try to re-bed them? __________________ GTR TT 493Whp/431lbft, Ecutek, Southbend 6puck,Quaife, RPM RollBar 4Point, R888R, JRZ RSPro F(10R/10C) R(10R/6C) 1000f500r inlbs+150inlbs Tender, SPL everywhere.Full Specs

12-16-2022, 08:42 AM	#10 (permalink)
Tractionless A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Atlantic SE Posts: 1,323 Drives: '10 K23 ST 7AT Rep Power: 30525	Hmm didn't realize the Nismo pads are considered "track duty", actually this is the first post I've seen about them so assume most members aren't fans of them. __________________ Toys Not Tots

12-14-2022, 09:57 AM	#3 (permalink)
Fcnismo Base Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Nj Posts: 96 Drives: 2019 roadster Rep Power: 5	Oem Nismo brake pads

12-14-2022, 09:59 AM	#4 (permalink)
Fcnismo Base Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Nj Posts: 96 Drives: 2019 roadster Rep Power: 5	I actually went through 3 sets of pads, oem, power stop and now Nismo Since the weather drop they squeak much louder

12-14-2022, 05:27 PM	#7 (permalink)
Fcnismo Base Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Nj Posts: 96 Drives: 2019 roadster Rep Power: 5	Yes Nismo with yellow back I think it’s the rotors but hesitant To change them due to cost. Which rotors should I go with from everyone Experience that won’t break the bank Preferably drilled slotted but not necessary more importantly Minimal rust and silent

12-14-2022, 10:43 PM	#8 (permalink)
Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 13,797 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684392	Nismo front brake pads are track pads. They are going to be noisy and talk to you. Nothig is wrong with your rotors. Use pure Silicone brake grease and lube the backing plate where it contacts the brake caliper, the shims, and the slides. Do not glue the pad to the caliper or put it on the anything on the face of the brake pads.

12-17-2022, 09:51 PM	#14 (permalink)
Fcnismo Base Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Nj Posts: 96 Drives: 2019 roadster Rep Power: 5	I don’t mind some noise but we talkin about half a block hearing, my kids jumping out of bed type of noise

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