Nissan Maxima Brakes Question - Year 2001
Have 40k miles and noticed brake pads a bit thin. Also a little squeak out of the right rear brake. There are Disks all the way around.
I usually would go to Nissan as I had a bad experience one time with some pads that deteriorated and warped my rotors worse than they were.
I noticed the rotors were somewhat scored so I had all rotors turned. I also had this done since when I stopped, the front of the car would shimmy a bit which got worse over time (all wheels are aligned, new tires, etc...).
They removed the stock (came with car) brake pads and used Ceramix Brand (#7421). I asked if these were compatible with the Nissan Maxima and they said yes.
1***Do you think these pads are okay? Or should I have Nissan pads which perhaps may be made out of another material?
2***Unfortunately Nissan told me (I did not take car to them for this job) that they have an entire new caliper assembly I would need to shell out another $150 for since they (Nissan) found out it was somewhat more powerful than the stock one Nissan supplies. I asked why this was not considered a recall and they simply said it was not.
So basically would like some input on #1 above with respect to brake pad type and if I am okay and comment son #2 from Nissan owners.
Thanks Patty