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Hi guys.

I am kinda new to the group, so please forgive me if this is a retread.

I have a 1997 Maxima with app. 95,500 miles. All the work I have had performed on the car has been done at my local dealer. And, believe me, it has not had much done to it besides regular oil changes, etc. Now the time has come to replace the brake pads. I need to know if I should go with the Nissan pads or with another brand. I believe the Nissan pads to be great because I have not had another car with stock pads that have lasted this long. However, you guys are much more knowledge than I. Also, I have been told that when I replace the pads it is a good thing to have the rotors replaced as well. I am having no problems with them, but just want to do what is best.

Again, sorry if this is a rehash. Would like your advice.

Thanks!

Reply to
Jay
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If your happy with the dealers service Dept. I would stick with them. and use the Nissan pads. If they turn your rotors and they are within Spect. you don't need to replace them. dk

Reply to
Dave Kind

I agree , if the dealership does good by you then you may want to have them do it if your not DIY inclined.

Reply to
NissTech

Just be wary of the "preferred value" pads.

Reply to
Brian

Very true,

The term is Key Value , dealers are required to carry them but customers are rarely given the option to use them because they squeak like a bi*ch !!

I don't know why Nissan even came up with this line of products because it has caused more problems for tech's and service advisors that you can shake a stick at.

Reply to
NissTech

If your only goal when applying the brakes is to slow down, then get any brakes you want, and frankly the dealer brakes are just about as good as any you will find. They might not be the cheapest, but if you don't care that they cost a few bucks more, then get them and save the drive around town.

If you have performance needs, then perhaps you can beat the dealer's brakes, but if you had performance needs, you wouldn't be looking at 90,000+ miles on the brakes you have.

Basically, if you are happy with the brakes you have -- they work well, they are not too dirty, etc. -- then replace them with more factory brakes. If you are doing the job yourself and you don't care about how dirty the rims get from brake dust, then get some El Cheapo pads from the corner and go home and put them in.

Reply to
CRWLR

Go ahead buy the El cheapo pads just don't complain when they squeak.

Reply to
Brian

If squealing is a concern then also stay away from the "high quality" pads. Many of them will squeal much more than El Cheapo.

FWIW... I've used El Cheapo pads many times and haven't found them any more likely to squeal; what matters most is how carefully the job is performed. The real problem was how long they last in service. Better pads last up longer and are much more fade resistant.

BuddyWh

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BuddyWh

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