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Sedans Infiniti G35 Infiniti G35 Brakes and Rotors
55 messages, Last post on Nov 07, 2009 at 7:54 AM
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Replying to: burkey (Jul 19, 2007 8:17 am) Constant heating and cooling causes that runout. It happens to all brakes, but smaller brakes or excessive usage cause this to happen sooner. You may want to hop into the 300C forum and ask the other owners there. |
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Replying to: andy2812 (Oct 24, 2006 3:57 pm) |
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| I test drove a base G35 ('05) with 21k and loved it - until I stepped on the brake pedal. There was a definite rotor problem. Is this a warranty item or not? Confused from the forum here. The Nissan dealer has had the car for 75 days and they just marked it down from $26k to 21,997 which is supposedly $1800 below what they paid at auction. Seems like a lot of car for the money - but I don't want to be stuck with a big brake repair. | |
 I read a great number of postings, on other web sites, about G35 problem breaks. My dealer changed all four breaks at 20,000 km, and now wants to change two front ones after only 20,000 km. Believe me; I do know cars. Moreover, I know how to drive. My second car, Acura TL, has 65,000 km without any break problems/issues. The G35 breaks are stock breaks, however I read that some G35 owners had Brembo breaks installed without further maintenance problems. Aside from maintenance costs, my biggest worry is car safety … will it stop at 120 km/h? Has anyone changed G35 stock breaks with Brembo? Would dealer exchange breaks, or you had to go outside Infinity network? If not Infinity, who in Toronto (Ontario, Cnd.) can do this exchange? How much did you have to pay for this “pleasure”? |
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| Need your help. I have an 2003 G35 Coupe with 36,000 miles and the brembo brakes. The pads were changed on all four wheels just after 30,000 miles. I was told that the rotors were just slightly above the min. spec. tolerance so the next time the pads are changed the rotors will have to be replaced. Infiniti wants over $500 for each rotor and by the time all pads are changed as well I estimate the bill will come close to $3,000 with labor. I know Tire Rack sell rotors and pads for the G35 coupe but I need to know what is involved in replacing pads and rotors. Are there aftermarket components that are less expensive and of the same or better quality than the original brembo rotors and pads? I noticed that Tire Rack recommends local brake shops for the installation (any comments about this service?) Thanks for your assistance with the above. | |
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Replying to: ticos (Aug 05, 2007 2:55 pm) Brake jobs are actually very easy on most cars, but only if you've seen them done before. As for parts, Brembo is a great name... but it's not necessary for the rotors. The Brembo name shines in their calipers (the part that squeezes the brake pads onto the rotor). You can get away with aftermarket pads and rotors, and keep the Brembo Calipers. I swear by Bendix brand, but that's just me. There's a lot of options for brake pads, including ceramic, which keeps the brake dust down. The job will include unbolting 2 or so bolts which hold the caliper on to the car. You then pop the old pads out and after removing the master cylinder cap (where the brake fluid goes), you use any c-clamp like tool to squeeze the caliper's piston back... so it's all the way into the caliper again. Don't squeeze too fast or fluid may squirt out of the fluid reservoir. Then you have the room to pop the new pads into the caliper, which are held in with springs...very easy. Before bolting on the caliper with the new pads, you pull off the old rotor and the new one goes right on, over the lug nut studs. If the rotor is stuck, tapping it with a hammer a few times usually loosens it right up. Rust builds up in between the rotor and studs and this sometimes causes a little work getting them off. Once the rotor is on, replace the caliper where it came from and tighten your bolts. Make sure your brake fluid level is topped off and replace the cap. Start the car and pump the pedal a few times so the caliper piston can seat the pads. Be easy on your new pads for 100 or miles, allowing them to seat correctly. Of, and when putting the tires back on, please use a torque wrench. Over torqued lug nuts are the #1 cause of warped rotors. -or- Go to the shop and pay through the nose. 
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Replying to: ticos (Aug 05, 2007 2:55 pm) I'm in a very similar situation. I've got an 03 6MT Coupe with Brembos and 29k miles. I took it into the dealership and they told me that I need new front and rear brakes (rotors and pads). They claimed the rotors cannot be machined b/c they are so thin to begin with. The want $2600 for the full job! I then went to a local shop and they want $2800 and told me that the reason the price is so high is b/c there are no aftermarket rotors. Well that's obviously some BS. So now I'm in the process of seeking out good aftermarket pads and rotors (is that all I need). I don't plan on doing the work myself b/c I'm not at all mechanically inclined. I'm looking for advice now on which aftermarket rotors and pads to purchase and where to buy. I'm mostly interested in durability and less brake dust. I don't push the car very much so performance is less of a consideration. Any suggestions based on your experience? Thanks!
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Replying to: red01baron (Oct 18, 2007 9:07 am)
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Replying to: esfoad (Oct 24, 2007 4:04 pm) My brother has an 04 coupe with brembos sport package as well, I believe he has the same rotors, I have to look when he gets back 
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Hey everyone...new here. I have an 03 sedan and have had it from the start. The warranty has run out and I don't want to pay the $2500 the dealership has quoted to change out the rotors and pads. I am mechanically inclined to an extent. Is this a job I can do on my own? Do I head to a discount auto parts or should I head a specialty shop? I am excited about working on the car, but want to make sure its done right. Any thoughts?
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