Brake Change Time

wstar · 10-19-2011, 03:47 PM

I just use a regular smallish C-clamp from the hardware store, and you can prevent the damage with some cardboard or whatever between the clamp and the painted part of the caliper.

maro · 11-04-2011, 02:51 PM

my mileage just went over 27000 and whenever i hit brake soft speed of under 10 or 15 it make scratching noise do i need new pad ???

m4a1mustang · 11-04-2011, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by maro

my mileage just went over 27000 and whenever i hit brake soft speed of under 10 or 15 it make scratching noise do i need new pad ???

Probably. Check to see how much pad you have left.

TX_370 · 11-04-2011, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by maro

my mileage just went over 27000 and whenever i hit brake soft speed of under 10 or 15 it make scratching noise do i need new pad ???

Most likely, same thing I am currently dealing with. I plan on changing my pads tomorrow

Xenops · 03-13-2012, 09:11 AM

FWIW - from Hawk Performance webpage

1.Install brake pads properly. Be sure pads are securely positioned in the caliper.
2. Flush system with fresh brake fluid.
3. Check all hydraulic parts for excess wear and tear.
4. Check disc for proper thickness, parallelism, and lateral runout.
5. Check disc for scoring or grooves over .012”depth. If either applies, resurfacing is required.
6. If discs do not need resurfacing, then contamination from the previous brake pads must be removed. Sand discs with 130 grit sandpaper using moderate pressure. Use soap and water to clean discs’ surface after sanding and machining. Discs should be free and clear of oil, grease, and brake fluid.
7. Inspect calipers for freedom of movement. Lubricate where necessary.

jadeb0x · 08-14-2012, 06:34 PM

JCWhitney has some relatively cheap in price rotors and pads on their website for the base non-sport 370Z. I'm skeptical, but I went ahead and purchased a pair of Centric OEM F rotors and F/R pads for $120 shipped. Reading around, Centric is apparently affiliated with Powerslot and Stoptech, so I'm hoping they aren't too terrible. I have 53k miles now on my original setup, so I figured to change them about now. Obviously can tell I'm mostly a street cruiser.

Thoughts?

WCS... i'll just return the products. Crossing fingers!

sig11 · 08-14-2012, 06:53 PM

Centrics are fine rotors. They'll be fine.

wstar · 08-14-2012, 10:13 PM

I'm pretty sure Centric is the maker of the generic blanks that a *lot* of aftermarket and OEM rotors come from. They're pretty good

The other guys that use them just relabel and/or add some kind of finish, or coating, or maybe cut slots, etc.

chops · 08-14-2012, 10:35 PM

get some EBC red stuff's. decently priced and awesome performance from what i hear. i put them on my girlfriend's tc for the hell of it and the initial bite is awesome.

B&W_Evader · 08-15-2012, 11:09 AM

nice, bumped brake thread. I'll give an update on the Carbotech XP8s

Let me start by saying thier awesome! Unbelievable stopping power, no heat up required. Cold, stopping pressure is equivalent to stock. Warm, it gets a little lighter. (less foot pressure more stopping)

1st 3k miles no noise.

I'm at 5k on them now. They squeek at slow speeds, coming up to traffic lights with light pressure on brakes. Not loud enough for people to turn their heads and look.

Noise seems to go away for a while after getting them really hot on a back road.

I've heard this experience repeated with other that installed the XP8s so I think it's pretty typical.

Footloose301 · 08-15-2012, 12:45 PM

FWIW I have 38k on my stock pads....

One Auto-X day on them and daily driving/spirited driving.

chops · 08-15-2012, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by B&W_Evader

nice, bumped brake thread.

i had no idea it was so old. woops

Cmike2780 · 08-15-2012, 01:14 PM

For me, just normal street driving, I won't resurface the rotor more than once. I'll replace it after the second set of pads or if the rotor gets warped. I'm actually nearing the point of upgrading to the Akebono's from Z1. There's still some life in my current set, but I might have to bite the bullet and decide soon. Friggin thing is so damn expensive though. If I were going from the Akebono's to a BBK, at least I could offset some of the cost by selling them. No one will pay much for the base brakes.

wstar · 08-15-2012, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by B&W_Evader

nice, bumped brake thread. I'll give an update on the Carbotech XP8s

Let me start by saying thier awesome! Unbelievable stopping power, no heat up required. Cold, stopping pressure is equivalent to stock. Warm, it gets a little lighter. (less foot pressure more stopping)

1st 3k miles no noise.

I'm at 5k on them now. They squeek at slow speeds, coming up to traffic lights with light pressure on brakes. Not loud enough for people to turn their heads and look.

Noise seems to go away for a while after getting them really hot on a back road.

I've heard this experience repeated with other that installed the XP8s so I think it's pretty typical.

Are you tracking the car regularly? If not, you'll probably have to re-bed regularly (or just drive like a maniac and abuse your brakes regularly). They'll de-bed themselves over time from regular cold street driving. Gets worse as you move up the range.

10-19-2011, 03:47 PM	#31 (permalink)
wstar A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,024 Drives: too slow Rep Power: 3594	I just use a regular smallish C-clamp from the hardware store, and you can prevent the damage with some cardboard or whatever between the clamp and the painted part of the caliper. __________________ 7AT Track Car! Journal thread / Car setup details

08-14-2012, 06:34 PM	#36 (permalink)
jadeb0x Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 136 Drives: 09 370Z PW M6 Rep Power: 15	JCWhitney has some relatively cheap in price rotors and pads on their website for the base non-sport 370Z. I'm skeptical, but I went ahead and purchased a pair of Centric OEM F rotors and F/R pads for $120 shipped. Reading around, Centric is apparently affiliated with Powerslot and Stoptech, so I'm hoping they aren't too terrible. I have 53k miles now on my original setup, so I figured to change them about now. Obviously can tell I'm mostly a street cruiser. Thoughts? WCS... i'll just return the products. Crossing fingers! __________________ www.jadecrew.com Volk Racing // MXP // Espelir // Project Kics

08-14-2012, 10:13 PM	#38 (permalink)
wstar A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,024 Drives: too slow Rep Power: 3594	I'm pretty sure Centric is the maker of the generic blanks that a lot of aftermarket and OEM rotors come from. They're pretty good The other guys that use them just relabel and/or add some kind of finish, or coating, or maybe cut slots, etc. __________________ 7AT Track Car! Journal thread / Car setup details

08-15-2012, 11:09 AM	#40 (permalink)
B&W_Evader Track Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: CA Posts: 972 Drives: slower than before Rep Power: 387	nice, bumped brake thread. I'll give an update on the Carbotech XP8s Let me start by saying thier awesome! Unbelievable stopping power, no heat up required. Cold, stopping pressure is equivalent to stock. Warm, it gets a little lighter. (less foot pressure more stopping) 1st 3k miles no noise. I'm at 5k on them now. They squeek at slow speeds, coming up to traffic lights with light pressure on brakes. Not loud enough for people to turn their heads and look. Noise seems to go away for a while after getting them really hot on a back road. I've heard this experience repeated with other that installed the XP8s so I think it's pretty typical. __________________ \|RIP\|6spd-sport\|OSG-LSD\|XP8\|RBF600\|Eibach Sways\|RE-71R\|FI-34Row\|Gen3-CAI\|Yaw P.S.\|

08-15-2012, 12:45 PM	#41 (permalink)
Footloose301 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 2,659 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 21	FWIW I have 38k on my stock pads.... One Auto-X day on them and daily driving/spirited driving. __________________ 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z

11-04-2011, 02:51 PM	#32 (permalink)
maro Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Az Posts: 414 Drives: PW Maro Z Rep Power: 15	my mileage just went over 27000 and whenever i hit brake soft speed of under 10 or 15 it make scratching noise do i need new pad ???

03-13-2012, 09:11 AM	#35 (permalink)
Xenops Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 3 Drives: F150 Rep Power: 15	FWIW - from Hawk Performance webpage 1.Install brake pads properly. Be sure pads are securely positioned in the caliper. 2. Flush system with fresh brake fluid. 3. Check all hydraulic parts for excess wear and tear. 4. Check disc for proper thickness, parallelism, and lateral runout. 5. Check disc for scoring or grooves over .012”depth. If either applies, resurfacing is required. 6. If discs do not need resurfacing, then contamination from the previous brake pads must be removed. Sand discs with 130 grit sandpaper using moderate pressure. Use soap and water to clean discs’ surface after sanding and machining. Discs should be free and clear of oil, grease, and brake fluid. 7. Inspect calipers for freedom of movement. Lubricate where necessary.

08-14-2012, 06:53 PM	#37 (permalink)
sig11 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Detroit Posts: 1,294 Drives: 09 370Z Red Sport-MT Rep Power: 18	Centrics are fine rotors. They'll be fine.

08-14-2012, 10:35 PM	#39 (permalink)
chops A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: NA Posts: 1,732 Drives: NA Rep Power: 22	get some EBC red stuff's. decently priced and awesome performance from what i hear. i put them on my girlfriend's tc for the hell of it and the initial bite is awesome.

08-15-2012, 01:14 PM	#43 (permalink)
Cmike2780 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 5,059 Drives: slowwww Rep Power: 29	For me, just normal street driving, I won't resurface the rotor more than once. I'll replace it after the second set of pads or if the rotor gets warped. I'm actually nearing the point of upgrading to the Akebono's from Z1. There's still some life in my current set, but I might have to bite the bullet and decide soon. Friggin thing is so damn expensive though. If I were going from the Akebono's to a BBK, at least I could offset some of the cost by selling them. No one will pay much for the base brakes. __________________ [09][MB][6-Spd MT][Touring][Stillen Gen III][K&N][Borla CBE][Evo-R] [ArchitTEK Photography]

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