Ps. I live in SoCal, no rain here, So i don't think i need drilled. Just need Slotted Disks.

I would buy the best rotors I can get, and either go with OEM pads, or get the high dollar ones.

I am going to 300ZXtt rotors, calipers, and pads on Lola.

Is there any support on the 240 thread? I hear Q45 calipers are a big thing for the 240 guys.

Lola - 94 Q45t, 187K miles, HICAS, NICO ECU, Tint, ASA AR1 18x8 & 18x9 wheels, Adj FUCA & RUCA, Custom FSTB, Cali Custom springs, Tokiko Blue struts, Rear Subframe busings, Custom "INFINITI" Aluminum Z32 Calipers, drilled slotted rotors, Braided SS brake lines, DOT4 Brake Fluid, Full Synthetics, Custom Stainless Steel mesh grille, STILLEN K&N POP Charger, and Custom 2.25" T-316 Stainless Steel NASCAR exhaust with X-Pipe and polished 4" SS tips.

Ice T - 00 I30t Sport, 120K, Chrome 2002 wheels, FSTB, 3" SS exhaust tips, dealership serviced only - full records, original owner, perfect paint & interior, only black/black I30t made in 2000 (special order)

We discussed this the other day and weren't able to determine why there was differences.

If you call Joe (888) 216-5328 at Infiniti of Scottsdale, he'll be glad to help as much as he can. The OEM pads came in a very dusty (better stopping) version, see if those are still available. He may be able to have you find some markings on the parts to better know what year they came from.

I Chose akebono ceramic pads with OEM pads a close second.
My research included looking at a very detailed report on brake pads for police cruisers. Hawk would be my favored brand, but they don't have one for the Q.

I did the research after I put some Raybestos Ceramic "QuietStop"s on my Honda van - took them off in less than 24 hours, they were really bad, no initial bite and required extra pedal pressure.

Send greg@nicoclub.com (NICO site owner) an email, he has a package of rotors, pads, and SS lines. Worth checking out.

If you do not get them from Greg (see Rex's post), I have had very good results from irotors.com - note that some others here had problems with delivery timing, etc.

Irotors drill and/or slot Brembo and Bradi disks, with Zinc plating to prevent rusting. At one time, they also had Powerstops. Call and ask for more info as to which disk you will get, or want to get, before the purchase.

Both Brembo and Bradi are very good and less expensive then OEM from irotors.com. I paid $229 (plus shipping) for a set of four cross-drilled and slotted disks. Zinc plating is extra, but they occasionally have specials to get that free.

EDIT: I also just realized that you are not putting them on a Q45 ... I do not know what disks irotors.com they may have for your 240! Call and ask.

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If I were you id go with those!

Rotors: slotted or solid rotors (Powerslot or Brembo)
Pads: Hawk HP+ or HPS, Performace Friction Carbon Metallic, or Axxis Ultimates,
Lines: you don't really need SS braided hoses, it's mainly a pedal feel thing, but if you get them, Earls is on Hawthorne Blvd right off the 405
Fluid: Motul RBF600

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The way I see it, brake pads are cheap, even for high end (you should see how much pads are in Jpn, it's crazy high) and they are easy to replace, so get some that work well, even if you have to change them more often.

When i got Pads recently from Infiniti of Scottsdale, the pads were akebono. Note: i ordered them online, not sure if their was a choice or not.

I can testify to that. I cracked a set of rear rotors, just driving in heavy traffic. I was in a hurry, and was all over my cross-drilled rotors for nearly 100 miles. I was running with an M3 and a Mustang. I only had about 300 miles on the rear pads. The rotors were eaten alive by the back plates, before I could even get home, to replace them. The rotor looked like a wasted flywheel, it had cracks all in it.

Or just use non drilled or non slotted rotors.......same with slots the leading trailing edge eats the pads as it is 10 times harder than the pads!

Cost wise it is just cheap to change pads and rotors every 20-40,000 miles since the slide pins and calipers need cleaning and relubeing anyway [every 10k] as to pay for ultra expensive components.

I'm still retrueing my rotors every 6-8/9,000 miles to take out the minor vibrations...........the every 90-120 day mass overhaul noww with higher monthly mileage.

Interestingly, the 2005 G35 front rotor has grown to 28 mm thick [equal to old and new Q]........they still are reluctant to bite the 32 mm bullet as Lexus has for years now.

150F pad rise per each incremental 60 mph stop [100+150+150+150=550F]........3 stops within a few minutes at 100F outside...........fluid boil starts to rear its ugly head with old DOT3.

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Akebono ceramic's are an excellent OE replacement. I picked up thier brochure at Tokyo Motor Show and if they can stop the Shinkansen (bullet trains), then....

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150F pad rise per each incremental 60 mph stop [100+150+150+150=550F]........3 stops within a few minutes at 100F outside...........fluid boil starts to rear its ugly head with old DOT3.

Which is why I recomend he use Motul RBF600, it's 600 degree boiling temp will eliminate that. I had Brembo slotted, AEM / NISSIN pads and RBF600 in my Si. After canyon runs where the OE system would over heat to the point I had to brake about 3x ahead of normal, I never experienced brake fade again.

I really like the Stillen Brembo rotors (stock size) with the OEM pads on one of my G50.

got em from auto rnd in Fremont! when money starts to come in & no more brokeness & the Q is ready for goodies then new rotors in the front (see if i can have G35 or 350z rotors installed) w/ endless pads or something!

Q needs to brake quicker!

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Q needs to brake quicker!

That is a function fo the health of your brake hydraulic system. Stock rotors and pads will lock brakes (or trigger ABS operation) immediately if appliedquickly and sufficiently hard. Braking performance (assuming correct rotors and pads) is more tire limited.

haha, i don't think i have initiated abs in my Q yet i figured with larger rotors & better performance pads & maybe and endless #-pot in the future would have me stopping on a dime!

haven't locked up my falkens yet neither so i shud b good!

Bigger rotors with more thermal mass won't help it stop faster (friction limited by tire and surface), but it may extend the onset of brake fade under heavy use.

For 95% of Q people, hawk pads and new rotors on stock Q brakes is all you'll ever need.