Brake Disc/Rotor Replacement - What do you recommend?

[gtd65]

I've just completed the Water Pump swap on Sunday and considering doing a disk/rotor swap on the car as it still has the originals fitted (@112k)

There is a very slight warp on the brakes that can be noticed at low speed but it's not anything that would make you need to run out and replace the discs as such.

My GF mainly uses the car to go to work and back and isn't looking for any performance application.

Any particular sources/brands that you guys recommend?

Prices appear to vary greatly at Autozone & Advance Autoparts.

Any other places for good deals?

[vancouverbc]

pads/rotors are cheap so I guess go for the medium price range.

[gtd65]

pads/rotors are cheap so I guess go for the medium price range.

Any real differences in quality though - does price really have any effect?

[AZhitman]

For a stock S13, buy the cheapest rotors on the market and some good semi-metallic pads. Seriously.

[vancouverbc]

Any real differences in quality though - does price really have any effect?

Probably not. I dont buy the absolute cheapest only because I dont knowhow quality is regulated.

[gtd65]

For a stock S13, buy the cheapest rotors on the market and some good semi-metallic pads. Seriously.

Sounds good to me - same advice for an S14?

Any places that you can recommend for cheaper (lower priced) parts?

[rogoman]

I've been using Raybestos OEM replacement rotors and never had any problems. Also Brembo OEM replacement rotors are excellent. Both brands are not expensive.

[carbonkid]

I advise you to buy my gold cross drilled slotted rotors i have for sale..... Brand new. email me if you would like them [email protected]

[gtd65]

What kind of money are you looking for?

[ishkabibble]

Wagner Thermoquiet pads. Decent price, perform well, don't squeak, create little dust, no need for shims (they are built in to the pads).

I agree with Greg about the rotors. Get the ~$10 ones if your keeping it stock.

I buy my stock replacement parts at http://www.rockauto.com . They are ususally the cheapest and have great service.

[gtd65]

Well I've got a price of $127.48 for new brake discs (Raybestos) & pads (Wagner) all round, shipped, which sounds pretty decent to me

I'm looking at the manual right now but it doesn't say anything about removal of the original disks/rotors?

Do they come off easily enough? - I'm competent at changing pads and bleeding brakes etc. but I've never needed to change discs before

[180fan]

pull the calipers off and you'll see what needs to come off the front and the rear to pull the rotors.

[gtd65]

pull the calipers off and you'll see what needs to come off the front and the rear to pull the rotors.

Do I need to use a puller then?

[180fan]

nope, if it's stuck on the hub, you can give it a smack with a deadblow or rubber mallet.

[gtd65]

Well I just made the order, will let you know how I get on with the swap

[s14kouki]

http://www.nopionline.com/nopistore/index.cfm

brembo blanks are cheap there like under $30 each

[ddgsxr504]

Any particular sources/brands that you guys recommend?

Swap to 5 lug, get some Z32 calipers and go buy some 350Z track rotors from Stillen.

[gtd65]

Well I did the swap yesterday and it all went very easily overall.

Took around 2 hours total to change all of the discs and pads.

I did have a bit of trouble getting the rear passenger side disc off but after around 15 mins of banging it eventually loosened.

I used to have the proper tool for screwing in the rear pistons but couldn't find it anywhere so managed to find a pair of pliers that "just" managed to allow me to turn the pistons back in.

Not a lot of tools required for this job at all really:

Front Discs:17 & 19mm socket & wrench.Hammer and wooden block or rubber mallet.Metal Bar to push back caliper piston (I used the wheel brace).

Rear Discs:14 & 17mm socket & wrench.Hammer and wood block or rubber mallet.Long nose pliers or tool to rotate piston for brake calipers.

Not sure what the next job might be but hopefully nothing necessary for a while

[0wn3r]

Well I did the swap yesterday and it all went very easily overall.

Took around 2 hours total to change all of the discs and pads.

I did have a bit of trouble getting the rear passenger side disc off but after around 15 mins of banging it eventually loosened.

I used to have the proper tool for screwing in the rear pistons but couldn't find it anywhere so managed to find a pair of pliers that "just" managed to allow me to turn the pistons back in.

Not a lot of tools required for this job at all really:

Front Discs:17 & 19mm socket & wrench.Hammer and wooden block or rubber mallet.Metal Bar to push back caliper piston (I used the wheel brace).

Rear Discs:14 & 17mm socket & wrench.Hammer and wood block or rubber mallet.Long nose pliers or tool to rotate piston for brake calipers.

Not sure what the next job might be but hopefully nothing necessary for a while

cool... i would have recommended turning/resurfacing the brakes or buying Brembo blanks (probably from the nopi link above)

do S13 rotors have the hole for you to be able to tighten a bolt into to push the rotor from the hub? My s14 had it so I was just curious.

[180fan]

s13 rotors have the hole for the bolt in case it's stuck on your hubs. nothing a rubber mallet at the rotor can't fix though.