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Infiniti I30/I35 Brakes

14 messages,  Last post on Nov 14, 2010 at 5:25 AM

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#5 of 14 I35 Brake Pedal by jjwehrf

Jan 17, 2008 (8:50 pm)

Occasionally, when I apply the brakes my foot hits the gas pedal at the same time. This causes acceleration/deceleration at the same time, a dangerous situation.
 
When I realize what's happening I don't know how to react. I want to slow down but am reluctant to take my foot off the brake. And I can't relocate my foot more squarely on the brake without releasing brake pressure.
 
Has anyone ever experienced this problem with the I35? I've driven many cars over 35 years and never experienced this befotre.
 
Jim

#6 of 14 Re: Brakes [gddlulu] by atma97

Apr 12, 2008 (12:24 pm)

Replying to: gddlulu (Dec 14, 2007 10:09 pm)
I got my 02 I35 installed new discs - the aftermaket slot & drill bought from ebay. The embarassing schreech noise of my car brake on nice sunny days has gone. Love the new slot & drill dics. My wife also got them installed on her Volvo S60 since last summer and is very happy with them. Check them out.

#7 of 14 Re: Brakes [atma97] by 02infinitii35

Apr 15, 2008 (6:03 pm)

Replying to: atma97 (Apr 12, 2008 12:24 pm)
okay, new discs fixed the issue (discs with holes) - performance ones I'm assuming.
anyone else...a cheaper solution first, however I will do the same if I have to.
 
I have the problem too, new pads.....well 5 months now but since the new pads..
First I thought it was because they where new and it would quit. Guess again, still makes the noise as low speeds when cruising through into the neighborhood and sometime when slowing down from highway speeds into the 30's.... 5 month old now..
 
I had heard about brake pads glazing over but that happens when you slam on the breaks with new pads right? before they're broken in? Anyway because hearing this I took it very easy for the first couple weeks - easing into stops... avoiding quick stops. Unless the mechanic at the shop was going NASCAR style around town to test the pads he put on my car....
But still if they where glazed over you would think that over time the pad would wear down and surpass the glazed surface.
 
Anyway, I was hopping someone has found a brake cleaner/pad cleaner/dust remover - something

#8 of 14 Stuttering Brakes by cypheractive

Jun 02, 2008 (8:50 am)

What does it mean when braking isn't smooth, but rather "stutters"? (In all conditions -- not the anti-lock brakes).
 
I had the rear brakes done within the last year and the fronts are at around 50% left. Plus, new front tires put on recently. Thanks!
 
Jeffrey

#9 of 14 Re: Stuttering Brakes [cypheractive] by jrstewart2

Jun 02, 2008 (3:05 pm)

Replying to: cypheractive (Jun 02, 2008 8:50 am)
Hello, I am a new guy to this forum. 2002 I35 gold, 96K miles. I live in the bay area, CA. Studder, or bumpy or shimmy...Studumpyimmy LOL. I have this problem. Mechanic at Big-O said I have warped rotor. OK...I will see. I will first go out and shop for least expensive performance rotors first. I like the way performance rotors look with the red caliper housings. Does anyone here think that our stock brakes are undersized?

#10 of 14 Stuttering Brakes by realtordave

Jun 02, 2008 (3:21 pm)

Already had the same problem. Nissan rotors can only be turned so much before they warp. You have to replace the rotors.

#11 of 14 I30 Rear brakes by dacorn

Feb 20, 2010 (12:19 pm)

Mine squeal when cold in reverse. Any ideas? I have replace the rear calibers once and pads and rotors twice in 60000 miles.

#12 of 14 Re: I30 Rear brakes [dacorn] by spinx

Mar 11, 2010 (2:11 pm)

Replying to: dacorn (Feb 20, 2010 12:19 pm)
Have you tried the ceramic pads instead of the metalic pads? I will be changing mine soon so i'll let you know if it still squeals.

#13 of 14 Re: Brakes [02infinitii35] by 02infinitii35

Mar 11, 2010 (8:47 pm)

Replying to: 02infinitii35 (Apr 15, 2008 6:03 pm)
Its me again. I've since put on new rotors and pads on myself. Still squealing when breaking at low speeds - annoying...
Its the front wheels too. I took the tires back off with the calipers and took the pads back out, re-greased the hell out of them ... all back together... couple days later same thing.
took the wheels and calipers back off... I greased the pistons (or whatever you call them) that the calipers move back forth on; I think those are the culprits... there was no grease and the rubber boots where not fitted on so good.
 
Since ...weeks have gone by and it's started again... It must be nissan/infiniti calipers- crap! but... maybe I should switch to ceramic pads before I say more...

#14 of 14 Re: Brakes [02infinitii35] by vinyl57

Nov 14, 2010 (5:25 am)

Replying to: 02infinitii35 (Mar 11, 2010 8:47 pm)
You are probably correct in your last observation - go with ceramic pads to stop the squealing. I have a 2000 i30 with Akebono ceramic disk pads on both the front and rear brakes and they are always quiet and dust-free. They last a long time for me (50 - 70K miles with the fronts wearing out first) and they reduce the chances of the rotors warping. Good luck and I hope this advice helps you!

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