::sigh:: brakes again..

ChosenFew36 · 05-16-2007, 11:12 AM

well- i had my recall fixed quite a while back when my odometer read about 1500mi. now i'm at 34k and my brake pads are out- i called the dealership to get a price and the :ahem: Very Smart LADY that works the service dept. tried telling me $675 to replace all my brake pads.. wowowow.. i think i bought my old ones on my F250 Diesel for $200 and did them myself.. that is borderline retarded..

**P's Titan** · 05-16-2007, 11:15 AM

I would consider spending the money for a big brake kit like Stillen's. I know some have gotten them and have been very happy with the results.

I'm not surprised by the cost of the pads either from the dealer

sudden urge · 05-16-2007, 11:29 AM

If you don't have any judder or deep scars, just go buy a set of ceramic pads.

**vipzach** · 05-16-2007, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by sudden urge

If you don't have any judder or deep scars, just go buy a set of ceramic pads.

Thats what I was thinking. There should be lots of higher quality pads available for less than $675.

4wheelpeel · 05-16-2007, 11:45 AM

The brake are have a 3 year warenty just call nissan they will tell you about it. They have fixed my brakes 2 times now.dont pay a dime!

sudden urge · 05-16-2007, 11:50 AM

I think he has normal wear and needs new pads, not a warranty issue.

ChosenFew36 · 05-16-2007, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by sudden urge

I think he has normal wear and needs new pads, not a warranty issue.

correct.. i just need to get new pads- the ol lady was trying to have me call nissan and get warranty info, and doesn't understand that its not a warranty issue- haha its normal wear and tear! oh well though- thanks guys, i'll check into that stillen kit

mtofell · 05-16-2007, 12:37 PM

I'm surprised your pads are worn down... I had the fix done @ 8K and @ my 30K service I was told I have at least 75% or more on all of them... At about 35K I started noticing some light judder and now at 45K it's getting pretty noticable... I will be taking it in soon for warranty work... I'm almost waiting long enough to fry the rotors so they have to replace them rather than just turn them.

Not that Ford is any benchmark of quality but my 99 F150 would go through a set of brakes every 25K or so. The brake debocle has almost been a positive thing for me.... free brakes whenever I need them...

Clint · 05-16-2007, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by mtofell

I'm surprised your pads are worn down... I had the fix done @ 8K and @ my 30K service I was told I have at least 75% or more on all of them... At about 35K I started noticing some light judder and now at 45K it's getting pretty noticable... I will be taking it in soon for warranty work... I'm almost waiting long enough to fry the rotors so they have to replace them rather than just turn them.

Not that Ford is any benchmark of quality but my 99 F150 would go through a set of brakes every 25K or so. The brake debocle has almost been a positive thing for me.... free brakes whenever I need them...

They will not replace ther rotors a second time, they will only turn them now.

Clint

ChosenFew36 · 05-16-2007, 01:40 PM

well, i too was surprised to find out that my pads were worn already as well- however, i am pretty hard on them when it comes to towing my boat up and down the mountains... so i do understand at the same time.. 35k is alright for me i guess

bestatchess · 05-17-2007, 06:32 AM

Probably just the fronts are worn out. $70 & one hour.

EVO8 · 05-17-2007, 06:40 AM

If it's just brake pads, just go to napa or autozone or checkers. This is pretty normal wear for front brake pads.

CFowler · 05-17-2007, 10:33 AM

Just hit the 70,000 mile mark on my truck and the judder is back a little. Talked to my service guy at the dealer and he looked in to it for me. He gave me a call back with great news. Since I've had the new brake fix installed they will turn my rotors for me and replace my front pads free of charge. Sounds great if you ask me. I should need new brakes or pads until I hit about 110,000 miles. Sounds like a great deal from Nissan.

ChosenFew36 · 05-17-2007, 12:04 PM

IDIOTS IDIOTS IDIOTS!!!! i'm so freakin mad right now... i took my tires and wheels off right now to check out my pads before i went to buy new ones... whenever nissan did my Brake Recall FIX they had apparently put a bolt into the caliper that was too long- it didn't come loose thank god, but when i put my new wheels on (2000 miles or so ago) i didn't even think to look at it.. but because these wheels have a smaller backspacing than the stockers it wore a niiiiice groove into my driver side front wheel- thats where i thought the grinding noise was coming from... ah i am so f*****g mad right now, even though its not anything structural, it still makes me sick that the [i]techs[i] assure a quality job- i don't know what to do.. haha i just wanna go kick that idiot service advisors *** up and down the lot!

mtofell · 05-17-2007, 09:00 PM

So, the news (good?) is that your brakes are fine? Is the bolt Nissan's fault or the wheel guys? Who was the last one to work on it? If it's the wheel guys I'd think it's on them... particularly since the wheel guys deal with this stuff everyday. I'd hate to think they can just send you out of thier shop with wheels that are rubbing on brake bolts. Not trying to squash your thunder... maybe just re-direct it.