Brake mileage question.

YamahaR6 · 06-26-2013, 11:38 PM

How many miles did your stock pad last?

I got the sport brakes and it's hard to see if there are any pads left (even took the wheel off to check, but still can't see).

Any suggestions? (other than taking the pads out?)

Thanks in advance.

DEpointfive0 · 06-27-2013, 12:45 AM

I'm at 35k

sparky · 06-27-2013, 01:27 AM

If you have the wheel off just take 1 more minute, pull the pins on the caliper and the pads will lift right out.

onzedge · 06-27-2013, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by YamahaR6

How many miles did your stock pad last?

I got the sport brakes and it's hard to see if there are any pads left (even took the wheel off to check, but still can't see).

Any suggestions? (other than taking the pads out?)

Thanks in advance.

I do not know -- on my first 370 (RIP), I replaced them at 5,000 miles with Hawk HPS. On my current 370, I replaced them at 295 miles -- also with Hawk.

osbornsm · 06-27-2013, 08:05 AM

It varies greatly depending on your driving style. I went thru the rear Oem pads in ONE day at the track. So I'm an extreme example. Just food for thought.

USMCASA · 06-27-2013, 08:27 AM

I literally just replaced mine last week. Rotors were fine, didn't need resurfacing so just needed pads. I'm sitting at 114000 on the odo now. To get a good line of sight to see how much pad you have left you will have to remove the wheel.

YamahaR6 · 06-27-2013, 10:08 AM

Thanks for the info.

I just changed a set of tires at 40k KM. So I figured with my driving, the pads should last me 80k KM no problem.

Thanks again.

40th370z · 06-27-2013, 01:25 PM

My mechanic " your brakes are in awesome shape but your tires are pretty much worn out.

My response was "I have brakes?...!"

That was at 17,000 km.

ProPartsUSA · 06-27-2013, 01:30 PM

Haha, the sport brakes should last a while. Those things are beefy and don't take a lot to stop. Just don't ride the brake pedal unnecessarily. My 350z stock brakes lasted 87k miles till they started to make noise and that was with some track use but mostly canyon and street driving.

kenchan · 06-27-2013, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by USMCASA

I literally just replaced mine last week. Rotors were fine, didn't need resurfacing so just needed pads. I'm sitting at 114000 on the odo now. To get a good line of site to see how much pad you have left you will have to remove the wheel.

wow, incredible!

i usually use my mirror tool and flashlight to see thickness of my pads without removing anything.

something like this.

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USMCASA · 06-27-2013, 02:47 PM

If you do your own work you will need one of these: OTC 7034 Disc Brake Pad Spreader : Amazon.com : Automotive

Super simple to use and this was by far the easiest brake job I've ever done.

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sparky Track Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 642 Drives: 12 370Z GM AT Rep Power: 15	If you have the wheel off just take 1 more minute, pull the pins on the caliper and the pads will lift right out. __________________ 2012 370Z GM 7AT/JWM LEDs / 3M clear bra / 35% tint / GTR start button / FI CBE SS 18" RES / Momo shift knob / K & N Typhoon / Z1 hood struts / H&R 20mm f/r / illuminated kickplates

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osbornsm A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: WHAT Posts: 2,551 Drives: 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Rep Power: 424	It varies greatly depending on your driving style. I went thru the rear Oem pads in ONE day at the track. So I'm an extreme example. Just food for thought. __________________ 2018 Camaro SS 1LE (455hp) - 2011 Nissan 370z (333hp) - 2004 VW R32 (240hp) - 2000 Civic Si (160hp)

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ProPartsUSA Base Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Canoga Park Posts: 41 Drives: 07 350z CS 6sp Rep Power: 12	Haha, the sport brakes should last a while. Those things are beefy and don't take a lot to stop. Just don't ride the brake pedal unnecessarily. My 350z stock brakes lasted 87k miles till they started to make noise and that was with some track use but mostly canyon and street driving. __________________ ProParts USA Like Us on Facebook http://propartsusa.com/images/350z600x125.jpg

06-27-2013, 10:08 AM	#7 (permalink)
YamahaR6 Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: California Posts: 527 Drives: A Car Rep Power: 17	Thanks for the info. I just changed a set of tires at 40k KM. So I figured with my driving, the pads should last me 80k KM no problem. Thanks again.

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40th370z Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 134 Drives: 2010-370z-40th Ann. Rep Power: 297	My mechanic " your brakes are in awesome shape but your tires are pretty much worn out. My response was "I have brakes?...!" That was at 17,000 km.

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USMCASA A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NC Posts: 1,152 Drives: 09 370z CY M6 Rep Power: 18	If you do your own work you will need one of these: OTC 7034 Disc Brake Pad Spreader : Amazon.com : Automotive Super simple to use and this was by far the easiest brake job I've ever done. kenchan likes this.

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