2005 350 Z Brake Problems

[springerdan1]

I am new to the forum, so forgive me if this topic has been exhausted already, but I have been having problems with my rotors and pads on my 2005 350Z. Mileage was at 18,000 when I first experienced a bad metal to metal wearing noise, and high level of squealing noise during normal driving. The dealer replaced the front rotors and pads and the noise disappeared for a while, now it is back and the brake warning light stays illuminated at all times.

I get the impression the brakes were unspec'ed and I was thinking of installing a set of high performance Brembo calipers, brakes. Has enyone else experienced brake problems? Is anyone installed Brembo calipers/brakes and if so what is your assessment?

[R350Zz33]

i have the same problem i have an 08 all stock i dont have the light coming on but nissan fixed it once at 3,000 miles came back the other day. i have an idea of what it might be i will try and fix.let u guys know what hapeans

[spitalul2bad]

did you check the brake fluid? is it leaking?

[R350Zz33]

mines fine

[ldstang50]

Have you even thought to check your rear pads? You said they replaced your fronts only.There's a thread on here about the rear brakes wearing before the fronts. Search and you'll find it.

[rmezz13]

Need to down shift and save those brakes guys... check your back brakes or have them replaced as well just went thru the same BS on my girlfriends car. I changed her brakes (she insisted on cheap ones) they started squeaking and got warped in no time. So she wanted them replaced with better front brakes, i told her i should look at the back brakes (drums), and i she turned down the idea because she didn't want to spend the money - which now she complains about how she has brand new really good brakes but she hears the squeaking from the back brakes now and the brakes only feel a tiny bit better, which is because the drums need done which will get done when she wants to fork out the cash..... P.S. i rent a caliper tool kit from advanced for $100 which you get a full refund when you return it, but this kit reduces my brake changing time dramatically! I changed her brakes the last two times in my driveway in 20 mins from start (jacking the car up) to finish (pumping the brakes when finished).

[Watermelonwarrior]

Need to down shift and save those brakes guys...

I don't know about you guys but I rather use up brakes then clutch...

[albert_ey]

I agree! haha, I'd rather replace brakes than have to drop the transmission any day.

Down shifting sure is fun though. Right Richie? haha, just messin

[Retired Chief]

I down shift but only when cornering so I’m at a better RPM when I come out of the turn. I’m unaggressive about it too, not causing the engine to scream at a high RPM when I release the clutch in the lower gear. I don't down shift as I'm approaching a red light or stop sign. There's no reason to. But, I agree, it’s cheaper to replace brakes than it is a transmission/clutch.

[Watermelonwarrior]

I down shift but only when cornering so I’m at a better RPM when I come out of the turn.

You mean you down shift before the turn...

I agree I also downshift when driving "spirited" but I don't down shift to slow down. Thats what the brakes are for.

[Retired Chief]

You mean you down shift before the turn...

I agree I also downshift when driving "spirited" but I don't down shift to slow down. Thats what the brakes are for.

Correct. I don't down shift in the turn.

[Ender_Zero]

You guys might call it lame, but I've gotten the habit of downshifting about 80% of the times I slow down. I don't aggressively downshift unless I'm driving hard, though. It makes me feel like I'm getting to know the car better by learning how to rev match and heal-toe in any situation. I use the experience when I do any kind of Auto X or fun in a parking lot or getting on the track. It doesn't use up the clutch too bad if you are good at matching revs.