Head almost hit steering wheel after braking!!

xtrordinary · 03-18-2014, 06:23 PM

Okay now that I got your attention my brakes are super sensitive, when I barely touch them, and I mean barely, it breaks hard. Any thoughts or solutions or is that norm for a new owner(1wk) with a 40th manual w/ sport and touring to feel?

But no joke sometimes it jerks the heck out of my neck when breaking

DEpointfive0 · 03-18-2014, 06:30 PM

You'll get used to driving the car.

It still happens when anyone who is not me attempts to drive my car

SmallermouseZ · 03-18-2014, 06:48 PM

Brakes are better than no brakes.

zaimer · 03-18-2014, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

You'll get used to driving the car.

It still happens when anyone who is not me attempts to drive my car

I have the sport package (with new front brakes and rotors) and it is super sensitive with braking. It took me awhile to get used to driving the car..and I came from a 350z. I thought that car had powerful brakes

Fountainhead · 03-18-2014, 09:51 PM

Yeah occasionally I think I'm driving my wife's Santa Fe, and the same thing happens to me. I hardly use my brakes, mostly I downshift with SynchroRev Match (TM), in the turns. I do occasionally use them at red lights so that folks will see me sitting there.

Grindkiezer · 03-18-2014, 10:05 PM

Sounds familiar...

synolimit · 03-18-2014, 10:55 PM

Lol. It gets me some times still and I have 8k on the car. I love it.

AdamRacer · 03-19-2014, 10:33 AM

Lol you definitely got my attention! Sounds like I should upgrade to sport brakes.

Sh0velMan · 03-19-2014, 11:05 AM

Ha. Just wait til you get some truly grabby brake pads on that thing...

SouthArk370Z · 03-19-2014, 11:31 AM

I'm guessing you don't have a lot of experience driving or you would have a better idea of what "normal" braking feels like. The brakes on my '09 are pretty sensitive, but not what I would call slam-me-into-the-steering-wheel-more-than-once sensitive. You should get used to the brakes in a few days. If not, get a more experienced driver to give them a try and see what they think.

DjSquall · 03-19-2014, 11:45 AM

Well, first, I'd highly recommend wearing a seatbelt. It drastically reduces the "face vs steering wheel" incidents. Or worse.

Also, I think you should get used to it. The way I see it, it's better to have a car that stops on a dime, than having one that stops after it went through the car in front of you, and finally ended up wrapped around a pole.

kenchan · 03-19-2014, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

I'm guessing you don't have a lot of experience driving

luigi90210 · 03-19-2014, 03:58 PM

you'll get use to it, i love the brakes on this car, definitely more than enough braking force to stop ya

kenchan · 03-19-2014, 04:29 PM

about 110 ft from 60. that's plenty strong for street. im worried ill get rear ended when i stomp on my brakes.

synolimit · 03-19-2014, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

about 110 ft from 60. that's plenty strong for street. im worried ill get rear ended when i stomp on my brakes.

That's it? I'm throwing numbers out but if I recall my 12 regal GS with brembos same size was like 112, a WRX like 113 with the worst ever, 106 STI, 106-109? Corvette. Guess its all pedal travel and feel that it feels so good.

03-18-2014, 06:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
xtrordinary Base Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Seattle area Posts: 21 Drives: 40th Nissan 370z 6MT Rep Power: 12	Head almost hit steering wheel after braking!! Okay now that I got your attention my brakes are super sensitive, when I barely touch them, and I mean barely, it breaks hard. Any thoughts or solutions or is that norm for a new owner(1wk) with a 40th manual w/ sport and touring to feel? But no joke sometimes it jerks the heck out of my neck when breaking

03-18-2014, 06:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
DEpointfive0 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,824 Drives: a lot Rep Power: 17152	You'll get used to driving the car. It still happens when anyone who is not me attempts to drive my car Z-Girl 12 and luigi90210 like this. __________________ Do YOU want to know what/where I got my username from? ( Click to show/hide ) NSFW due to language:

03-18-2014, 06:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
SmallermouseZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Vancouver Posts: 368 Drives: 2012pw 6mt sport/nav Rep Power: 14	Brakes are better than no brakes. Z-Girl 12 likes this.

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Fountainhead Track Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: FL Posts: 834 Drives: 2019 Civic Type R Rep Power: 15	Yeah occasionally I think I'm driving my wife's Santa Fe, and the same thing happens to me. I hardly use my brakes, mostly I downshift with SynchroRev Match (TM), in the turns. I do occasionally use them at red lights so that folks will see me sitting there.

03-19-2014, 10:33 AM	#8 (permalink)
AdamRacer Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: North Florida Posts: 316 Drives: '12 MBlue 370z 6sp Rep Power: 14	Lol you definitely got my attention! Sounds like I should upgrade to sport brakes.

03-19-2014, 11:31 AM	#10 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324198	I'm guessing you don't have a lot of experience driving or you would have a better idea of what "normal" braking feels like. The brakes on my '09 are pretty sensitive, but not what I would call slam-me-into-the-steering-wheel-more-than-once sensitive. You should get used to the brakes in a few days. If not, get a more experienced driver to give them a try and see what they think. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

03-19-2014, 11:45 AM	#11 (permalink)
DjSquall A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tottenham, ON Age: 37 Posts: 1,340 Drives: My first car Rep Power: 23	Well, first, I'd highly recommend wearing a seatbelt. It drastically reduces the "face vs steering wheel" incidents. Or worse. Also, I think you should get used to it. The way I see it, it's better to have a car that stops on a dime, than having one that stops after it went through the car in front of you, and finally ended up wrapped around a pole. Eagle and luigi90210 like this. __________________ My Z did p0rn

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luigi90210 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 1,103 Drives: Classified Rep Power: 16	you'll get use to it, i love the brakes on this car, definitely more than enough braking force to stop ya __________________ SOLD 370z New Car:classified DD:2011 Mini Cooper S stock

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	about 110 ft from 60. that's plenty strong for street. im worried ill get rear ended when i stomp on my brakes. KN21283 likes this.

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