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#401 of 784 Re: 2005 QX56 [robert] by sway

Dec 02, 2004 (1:06 am)

Replying to: robert (Nov 23, 2004 8:08 pm)
Robert and those with brake issues...
I brought the brake problem up with Infiniti hear in the bay area and was surprised to hear that the '05s did not receive a beefed up braking system, as some have stated. The Sales Mgr stated that he researched this per my request and found that there has been approximately 100 brake related issues. He said that in all cases, it was due to the drivers style of driving...aggressive and hard stops. For those that were told the braking system has been upgraded, were you shown any proof of this?
For those with the brake issues, would you say your driving style could have caused the problem?
I would think no matter how you drive, brakes shouldn't need replaced after 3k miles.
 
Finally, does anyone know where to find a list of the changes made to the 05s to correct these mechanical problems? The dealer stated many have been fixed, but could not produce a list of the modifications.

#402 of 784 Re: 2005 QX56 [sway] by scott174

Dec 03, 2004 (9:09 pm)

Replying to: sway (Dec 02, 2004 1:06 am)
You are correct in stating that there was no brake upgrade. Nissan/Infiniti are aware of the Brake problems, and are set to implement a bigger brake caliper & rotor in early April 2005. This is the time that the line will start producing vehicles with the upgraded brakes. Then you will see a TSB for the thousands of owners of these and the Titans and Armadas. The engineers also found out that there was a problem with the proportioning valve in the Master cylinder, basically the fronts were doing to much of the braking. This has already been addressed, just waiting for the factory testing to conclude, and the suppliers to get ready for the thousands of rotors and calipers that will be needed once they go live with the upgrades. Hope this helps.

#403 of 784 Re: 2005 QX56 [scott174] by peteydog

Dec 11, 2004 (7:31 am)

Replying to: scott174 (Dec 03, 2004 9:09 pm)
what is a TSB? Will that mean if I own a QX56 I will be able to get the upgraded brakes and rotors when they come out? Would they charge or would this work similar to a recall and they would put them on for free?
thx for you help? Same prob fixed with master cylinder?

#404 of 784 Re: 2005 QX56 [peteydog] by tidester

Dec 11, 2004 (2:20 pm)

Replying to: peteydog (Dec 11, 2004 7:31 am)
Check out You, Your Vehicle and the Technical Service Bulletin (TSB)
 
tidester, host

#405 of 784 Re: 2005 QX56 [tidester] by peteydog

Dec 12, 2004 (9:44 pm)

Replying to: tidester (Dec 11, 2004 2:20 pm)
An interesting FYI..it shows on the infiniti web site that the qx56 has a telecoping wheel, but i believe it does not....
interesting.
shows it on the comparison part

#406 of 784 Re: 2005 QX56 [peteydog] by tidester

Dec 12, 2004 (11:31 pm)

Replying to: peteydog (Dec 12, 2004 9:44 pm)
An interesting FYI..it shows on the infiniti web site that the qx56 has a telecoping wheel, but i believe it does not....
 
Interesting ... perhaps someone else here knows for sure? Anyone?
 
tidester, host

#407 of 784 Re: 2005 QX56 [tidester] by qx56

Dec 13, 2004 (6:56 pm)

Replying to: tidester (Dec 12, 2004 11:31 pm)
My 2004 QX56 does not and I don't see it as an option in it or the Armada or the Titan.

#408 of 784 HID fog lights, are there aftermarket ones available? by fparker1

Dec 13, 2004 (8:35 pm)

Are there HID after market fog lights available for the QX56?

#409 of 784 Re: HID fog lights, are there aftermarket ones available? [fparker1] by qx56

Dec 14, 2004 (3:56 pm)

Replying to: fparker1 (Dec 13, 2004 8:35 pm)
Yes, there are HID convertions for fog lights and headlights of most model vehicles. Start with JC Whitney and work your way up.

#410 of 784 2005 - QX56 by bainranch

Jan 01, 2005 (8:05 pm)

I just wanted to know if anyone can help with the dark wood trim around the dash of the QX I would like to add some around the guages,and the window buttons, I still love my 2005 QX , No problems yet. Thanks, Jack

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