Genuine Nissan Brakes or OEM Brakes for 2002 MAXIMA?

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bmaxima02
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Hey guys. I recently purchased a set of drilled rotors and thinking of buying Nissan's Brake pad instead of OEM. But I heard that Nissan's Brake pad have wires in them which can damage the rotors quickly. Question is, should I get them or not? If not, what is the best and affordable Brake pads out there today since there are many nowadays? Please Guys.


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MinisterofDOOM
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Nissan pads are OEM.

NutriaforBreakfast
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My personal opinion is drilled rotors dont run that cool anywayand do wear through brake pads faster-but i dont have them

xablian
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Joined: Wed Sep 17, 2008 11:14 am
Car: 2002 Nissan Maxima GLE

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I have drilled and slotted rotors, with Autozone Ceramic brakes and let me tell you I can stop really really fast.... Old brakes would fade a bit, 2002 Maxima

eastTN-Chip
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Joined: Tue Nov 27, 2007 9:33 am
Car: 2002 Nissan Maxima SE

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I tried a set of PowerSlot rotors and Hawk HPS pads. My OEM rotors were shot and could not be turned again, so I tried this set up. I have about 30k miles on them and my front pads are about to need replacing. I don`t know if my m ileage is typical or not. I live in east Tennessee, lots of hills and curves so they take a beating around here. I don`t have any way of measuring the performance of this set up except from the driver`s seat, I feel they stop MUCH better than OEM. Good luck to you.


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