After market pads and rotors - good experience

flaz · 11-09-2013, 07:19 PM

I own a 2010 370z with sport package and manual trans. I do not track the car. Had the stock rotors machined at about 20K miles, which helped fix some bad vibration issues. At about 24K miles vibration returned even worse. I decided to bite the bullet and invest in new pads and rotors. I hit the Z forums and after doing some reading decided to go with Carbotech Bobcat pads which I bought from Forged Performance for $154 for the fronts and $132 for the rears, plus a liter of Motul RBF 600 Racing DOT 4 Brake Fluid for $44. For rotors I went with the DBA 4000 Series Slotted Brake Rotors. KNS Brakes in Raleigh NC had a very good deal on a complete set for only $449+$62 shipping to my home in Florida. I also bought Goodridge stainless brake lines from JSC Speed for $203. I had the tires balanced and wheels aligned at the same time the parts were installed.

Wow; what a complete difference. I had read lots of reports about how the Carbotech Bobcats pads squeal but this was absolutely not the case with my car. I watched the mechanic install the pads and he used plenty of goop (whatever that goop is). Not even once have the Bobcat pads made any noise. Stopping is a whole new experience compared to the stock pads and rotors; much more control, and I can modulate the control compared to just coming to quick stop. Another benefit with the Bobcat pads, there is no brake dust at all (or so little that I can barely detect it). I am very very pleased with this setup and recommend it to anyone like me, who does not track their car, but does occasionally drive aggressively around town. Also, if you are looking for a very experienced Nissan mechanic in the south Florida area, I highly recommend Tommy at Grieco Nissan of Fort Pierce. Tommy used to work for Mike Wade's Z-performance shop back in the day.

flaz · 11-10-2013, 02:17 PM

ps. I am driving on Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires all the way around, which are also much better than the stock tires that came with the car, especially in the wet.

Rusty · 11-10-2013, 07:54 PM

Good deal.

11-09-2013, 07:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
flaz Base Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Florida Posts: 5 Drives: 370z w/Sport Package Rep Power: 12	After market pads and rotors - good experience I own a 2010 370z with sport package and manual trans. I do not track the car. Had the stock rotors machined at about 20K miles, which helped fix some bad vibration issues. At about 24K miles vibration returned even worse. I decided to bite the bullet and invest in new pads and rotors. I hit the Z forums and after doing some reading decided to go with Carbotech Bobcat pads which I bought from Forged Performance for $154 for the fronts and $132 for the rears, plus a liter of Motul RBF 600 Racing DOT 4 Brake Fluid for $44. For rotors I went with the DBA 4000 Series Slotted Brake Rotors. KNS Brakes in Raleigh NC had a very good deal on a complete set for only $449+$62 shipping to my home in Florida. I also bought Goodridge stainless brake lines from JSC Speed for $203. I had the tires balanced and wheels aligned at the same time the parts were installed. Wow; what a complete difference. I had read lots of reports about how the Carbotech Bobcats pads squeal but this was absolutely not the case with my car. I watched the mechanic install the pads and he used plenty of goop (whatever that goop is). Not even once have the Bobcat pads made any noise. Stopping is a whole new experience compared to the stock pads and rotors; much more control, and I can modulate the control compared to just coming to quick stop. Another benefit with the Bobcat pads, there is no brake dust at all (or so little that I can barely detect it). I am very very pleased with this setup and recommend it to anyone like me, who does not track their car, but does occasionally drive aggressively around town. Also, if you are looking for a very experienced Nissan mechanic in the south Florida area, I highly recommend Tommy at Grieco Nissan of Fort Pierce. Tommy used to work for Mike Wade's Z-performance shop back in the day. DEpointfive0 and NORAIN like this.

11-10-2013, 07:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
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11-10-2013, 02:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
flaz Base Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Florida Posts: 5 Drives: 370z w/Sport Package Rep Power: 12	ps. I am driving on Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires all the way around, which are also much better than the stock tires that came with the car, especially in the wet.