Brake Talk!

[One Crazy Max]

**mods please dont move this into the braking/suspension section, for it will get lost in there.**

i have been doing some extensive research lately, and have come up with close to nothing about brakes for our cars. im pretty sure we can use pads from other nissan models, but the rotors i have discovered that they are thicker than others, and no one has any for our cars yet.

if anyone has any other information about brakes to add, then please add it here so we can discuss.

btw i was looking at the hawkperformance.com website and it shows that the pads from the previous altima, and the base 350z of 03-05 can use the same pads as the 07+ altima. and i know for a fact that the 03 altima pads fit on my car because i tested the pads from my sisters car on mine, and they fit up perfect. and also i was looking at factory service manuals for the 03 350z and the 07 altima, and the rear brake setup is the same, the pads, caliper are the same, its just the rotor from the 350z is a little thicker. but what i do know is that the 03 350z, and the 02-06 altimas used the same rear pads, so the pads from those cars should fit the 07+ altimas.

now i really made this thread to tell you guys that i just ordered hawk hp plus front pads and hawk hps rear pads from the 03-05 350z (which are the same parts for the previous altima) to test them out. the only thing else that i need are front rotors, which should be taken care of tomorrow morning, probably slotted rotors from rotora!

i probably will be the test dummy for this, but i will let you all know how it goes. now does anyone have any more information that would be helpful to me...i am definately not new to modifying cars, but i just wanted other altima owners insight on our braking setup.

feel free to share any information.

[Loop]

I didn't really read the whole thing. Just skimmed through it, but according to Rotora you are correct about the 350z fitting the Altimas.

[One Crazy Max]

im not sure what you mean "according to rotora". is that regarding the rotors, or the pads?

i ordered ROTORA X-Drilled & Slotted Rotors today, so i should be installing everything hopefully by friday or saturday.

so this is the setup that i will be using

Car:2007 Altima 3.5SE

Front Brakes:Hawk HP Plus pads (from 02-06 Altimas & 03-05 base 350Z's)Rotora Crossed Drilled & Slotted Rotors for 07 Altima

Rear Brakes:Hawk HPS Pads (from 02-06 Altimas & 03-05 Base 350Z's)OEM blank rotors

just to let you all know, im not too sure that everything will fit as of yet, but i have high hopes on my research, and everything should fit up just perfectly.

i will let you all know measurements and sizes of everything when i recieve everything and get it installed.

the pads were bought from TireRack.com if you all want to go ahead and buy them, but just wait on my install.

the rotors were bought from my friend and owner of WorldOnePerformance.com i kent, washington. he is a really good vendor and i have been using him for parts for the past few years. i told him that there should be alot of altima owners interested in these parts, so he should be able to help you all out. he also sells hawk pads, but i was in a rush to order them since i need new brakes, so i just got them from tirerack.

garret from worldone usually gives me killer prices, so if you guys want to contact them just call 206-938-7975, and tell them andrew from one crazy crew referred you to him.

but once again, i believe i will be the test dummy for this, so you all should wait on my word before you do anything, unless you want to just do it, then go ahead.

[One Crazy Max]

btw mods, i did ask for you all not to move this thread. i am pretty sure alot of people will not look here and also not read it.

[dangeris]

I'm getting my AP Racing Big Brake Kit installed tomorrow and I got them form Stillen. I got both the front and rear pads for the coupe and they are made by Stillen / Brake Pros and they are called Metal Matrix High Performance Brake Pads

[mikegtr06]

I'm getting my AP Racing Big Brake Kit installed tomorrow and I got them form Stillen. I got both the front and rear pads for the coupe and they are made by Stillen / Brake Pros and they are called Metal Matrix High Performance Brake Pads

r u gonna install it your self or take it to get done...

[mcheddadi]

**mods please dont move this into the braking/suspension section, for it will get lost in there.**

[Loop]

im not sure what you mean "according to rotora". is that regarding the rotors, or the pads?

i ordered ROTORA X-Drilled & Slotted Rotors today, so i should be installing everything hopefully by friday or saturday.

The rotors are pretty much a bolt on. I just got my big brake kit installed by Rotora and it is similar setup to the 350z. You can look at it here: http://forums.altimas.org/zero...age=3

Rotora does have rotors for the 07+ Altima's. Seems like you already ordered those. I would call them for more information.

[LongBeachCoupe]

btw mods, i did ask for you all not to move this thread. i am pretty sure alot of people will not look here and also not read it.

This is where it belongs, if someones not bright enough to look into this section for brake info... well then i guess they wont have the knowledge your sharing!(if they cant figure out to look here, they shouldnt be touching brakes anyway).

As long as you have the info, people will find it.

KEEP US POSTED, and come to a meet!

[One Crazy Max]

since my friend in washington handles all the dealing with rotora, stoptech, etc. i didnt really have to call them up, he handles all of that for me. i just did my research and along with his help and research and we found out that rotora has brakes for the 07+ altimas. i was originally going to go with stoptech rotors, but my friend (garret from world one performance) called them about it and they told him that they do not make any rotors for the 07+ altimas as of yet, but they do have plans for it.

btw loop, if you dont mind me asking, why didnt you go with a stoptech BBK for you setup. from what i hear is STOPTECH is a much better brand and setup than the ROTORA's, and they are much more well known in the braking world. garret from world one told me that when he builds a car that stoptech would be the brand of choice, performance wise. unless you are doing you car all out show, then those brakes that you have on there now fit the tab...theyre monstrous.

btw everyone the brake pads should be coming in today, and the rotors are coming in on friday. information and pics along with install should follow.

[One Crazy Max]

This is where it belongs, if someones not bright enough to look into this section for brake info... well then i guess they wont have the knowledge your sharing!(if they cant figure out to look here, they shouldnt be touching brakes anyway).

As long as you have the info, people will find it.

KEEP US POSTED, and come to a meet!

yes you are mostly right on that, but on the other hand it is not as publicized as much when it is in here. brakes for our cars in general are not really publicized because there are not much options for them either.

i will keep you all posted though, you can count on that. btw where are the meets at, and do you guys usually collaborate with any other NYC crews?

[Loop]

since my friend in washington handles all the dealing with rotora, stoptech, etc. i didnt really have to call them up, he handles all of that for me. i just did my research and along with his help and research and we found out that rotora has brakes for the 07+ altimas. i was originally going to go with stoptech rotors, but my friend (garret from world one performance) called them about it and they told him that they do not make any rotors for the 07+ altimas as of yet, but they do have plans for it.

btw loop, if you dont mind me asking, why didnt you go with a stoptech BBK for you setup. from what i hear is STOPTECH is a much better brand and setup than the ROTORA's, and they are much more well known in the braking world. garret from world one told me that when he builds a car that stoptech would be the brand of choice, performance wise. unless you are doing you car all out show, then those brakes that you have on there now fit the tab...theyre monstrous.

btw everyone the brake pads should be coming in today, and the rotors are coming in on friday. information and pics along with install should follow.

Yes, that is fine. An authorized Rotora dealer or Rotora inc. will take care of you. Like I said, they do have rotors for the 07+ Altima's. I talked to the owner not to long ago about it. But in this case, your all set.

I have nothing against Stoptech(they are well known in the infiniti/nissan circle and have great customer service). The reason I didn't go with Stoptech is that they weren't interested in the Altima's for a BBK setup because afterall it is just an Altima and not many would pay for a BBK.

Rotora is a great brand. Their kits are track proven and top notch in performance and quality wise. You really can't go wrong with them or Stoptech. Yes, I would say mine are more for show since I have the custom/bigger setup for SEMA, but that doesn't mean it won't back it up in performance wise because of course it will. Now if you were looking into getting a big brake kit from Rotora, they do have a 6 piston instead of my 8 piston for 07+ Altima's to keep the cost down but still have great performance wise and not only shed unsprung weight as well.
Modified by Loop at 2:16 AM 10/16/2008

[One Crazy Max]

here is a little update for you all.

today the pads came in. i already know that the front hawk HP plus pads will fit so i didnt worry about test fitting those, but i did test fit the hawk hps on the rear, and they just fit up perfectly. the rotors will be coming in tomorrow afternoon, and i will be installing everything in the evening.

so in conclusion...all 02-06 altima/03-05 350z rear brake pads should fit up to the 07+ altima sedans/coupes.

now the only thing that i am worrying about is the size of the rotors. even though that rotora said that they are made for the 07+ altimas, i wont be sure if it will fit until i see them. the OEM nissan rotors are 1.04" thick, so the rotora rotors will have to be in that area as well. hopefully rotora did in fact develop these rotors for the 07+ altimas, but we will just have to wait and see tomorrow.

i will keep you all posted.

[Loop]

Glad to hear everything is going well.

I wouldn't worry about having issues with the Rotora rotors. They did R&D twice and both went smoothly.

[LongBeachCoupe]

Max, We have meets in brooklyn mostly, all the LI guys come out though. When we have more numbers on LI ill have some here. We are having a big meet in NJ on nov9th.

This isnt "gen chat" material IMHO, and its across multiple lines (years, 2-4d etc) this is a b-12 shot to the brakes section!

Please triple check everything before you get on the road!

[DGoldcoupe]

LBC i know this is random but how is the ride with your 20s

[vonivo]

Do you need a special key to compress the rear brakes or do they just press in with a c-clamp like the front?