my stock rotors are warped like hell.

[KoMikeey]

Hey guys my rotors are warped like hell.

heard ebay drilled and slotted arent that bad, but other people are telling me not to do it. and go stock again.

what you guys recommend.

[mexillis]

Go stock if you want them to warp again down the road. I haven't seen anyone report negative feedback on the eBay stuff.

[robert_4.5_S]

Hey guys my rotors are warped like hell.

heard ebay drilled and slotted arent that bad, but other people are telling me not to do it. and go stock again.

what you guys recommend.

I just installed ebay's rotors and pads so far so good, but they didnt last long 11 months. Thats my 2nd set since i bough this car 2,5 years ago. However i would go for them

[GQM45s]

Not sure how much are the ebay rotors you are looking for but have you check FCPimports? They have really good parts and a fairly good price. I found some for you for a reasonable price if you want to take a look at.

PS there is a coupon code "10off99" takes 10 bucks off but hell anything you can get right?


http://www.fcpimport.com/Infiniti-parts/M45/Brakes/

[KoMikeey]

Not sure how much are the ebay rotors you are looking for but have you check FCPimports? They have really good parts and a fairly good price. I found some for you for a reasonable price if you want to take a look at.

PS there is a coupon code "10off99" takes 10 bucks off but hell anything you can get right?


http://www.fcpimport.com/Infiniti-parts/M45/Brakes/

thanks do you have rotors from them? and dont we need the hub rings on the rotors? im not sure how that works?

[pedsemdoc]

I think most members would agree that the OEM rotors stink--plus they develop this nice rusty coating which looks reallll nice!

I've been using the fleabay Brakemotive rotors and pads for almost 35k miles--they've been great and I drive and brake quite "spirited" at times....I don't go to the track since this is my daily driver but they have certainly been put to the test.

If you look at the threads for those brakes, most everyone (except for one member) has been happy with them. When I researched them up, I found many different enthusisast sites where they were being praised: Mustangs, Corvettes, BMWs, etc.

Not sure how much they are now, but might be worth a look.

[atlM35]

I've had the same problem with any Nissan or Infiniti that I've owned.
I've replaced rotors on 6 cars with ebay drilled sets and haven't had issues.

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?LH_BIN=1 ... _PrefLoc=1
just make sure that the set you get has some zinc plating to prevent rust on the parts that the pads don't bite. If you choose slotted, they are most effective if the slot goes all the way to the outer edge.

[atlM35]

Another thing to consider is that rotors tend to warp when you wash the car immediately after driving.
You'll find some kids these days who say that warping rotors is a myth and that it's just uneven deposits of brake dust

[KoMikeey]

thanks Atlm35 i think im gonna go with the link you sent me. looks like the best bang for its buck .

[bejjutsu]

Another thing to consider is that rotors tend to warp when you wash the car immediately after driving.
You'll find some kids these days who say that warping rotors is a myth and that it's just uneven deposits of brake dust

so, basically at the carwash, you run the risk of warping your rotors??

[PlatinumM35]

Most of us have the kits from eBay. I've had mine for about a year now. No problems at all. Its best bang for your buck and definitely an upgrade at the same time.

[atlM35]

Another thing to consider is that rotors tend to warp when you wash the car immediately after driving.
You'll find some kids these days who say that warping rotors is a myth and that it's just uneven deposits of brake dust

so, basically at the carwash, you run the risk of warping your rotors??

It just depends... how hard you were braking before you got there, how much time you had for the brakes to cool down, the temperature of the water, etc.

I'm not saying that brake deposits are impossible, I'm just saying that it's not the ONLY cause of brake pulsation.
If you want to eliminate the possibility of brake deposits, just do several hard 60-20mph stops without actually coming to a complete stop... then drive carefully for another 20 minutes to let the brakes cool and then park the car to let it cool down all the way. If the brakes are still pulsing the next time you drive, it's not brake deposits, it's warped rotors... or worn suspension parts

[bejjutsu]

It just depends... how hard you were braking before you got there, how much time you had for the brakes to cool down, the temperature of the water, etc.

I'm not saying that brake deposits are impossible, I'm just saying that it's not the ONLY cause of brake pulsation.
If you want to eliminate the possibility of brake deposits, just do several hard 60-20mph stops without actually coming to a complete stop... then drive carefully for another 20 minutes to let the brakes cool and then park the car to let it cool down all the way. If the brakes are still pulsing the next time you drive, it's not brake deposits, it's warped rotors... or worn suspension parts

Yeah, good point. I think I figured out how to eliminate deposits sort of intuitively by braking firmly, but still, pulsation occurs every few weeks. Probably need to have a new set of rotors and pads installed.

[LVdennis]

I really believe most problems with warping come when rotating or changing tires. It is vitally important to torque the wheels accurately. Follow the tightening pattern and do not over tighten any of the nuts.

[splix]

another thumbs up for the ebay (brakemotive) rotors and pads. I got mine for $128 for everything.

[atlM35]

I really believe most problems with warping come when rotating or changing tires. It is vitally important to torque the wheels accurately. Follow the tightening pattern and do not over tighten any of the nuts.

Another good point, one shop torqued down my wheels so tight that I had to use a 3ft. pry bar to take off the rotors.

[EniGmA1987]

Go stock if you want them to warp again down the road. I haven't seen anyone report negative feedback on the eBay stuff.

For the price you cant be negative about them. Those "Brakemotive" ebay rotors are way better than OEM and far cheaper. But they are still not great. I warped my rotors from ebay after a few months, but I warped another set I had before this one in only 3 weeks, and I warped the OEM ones that came with the car within 2 days of owning it. There really is very few if any rotors that this car cant destroy in short order. Ill still get another set of the Brakemotive rotors and pads though next time I am in need, they are cheaper to buy a whole new set than just get the current ones turned and buy new pads.

And rotating tires and such has nothing to do with it for me.

[bejjutsu]

... But they are still not great. I warped my rotors from ebay after a few months, but I warped another set I had before this one in only 3 weeks, and I warped the OEM ones that came with the car within 2 days of owning it. There really is very few if any rotors that this car cant destroy in short order.

How do you drive your car?

[sergio1987]

I dont know how about you guys, but in my opinion brakes is something that you should not cheap out on...
I did a LOT of research lately and decided to purchase DBA 4000 rotors with Hawk HPS brake pads, its a special order so I'm still waiting, but nevertheless it will be arround $1000 CAD installed.
It might be a bit too much, but when the moment comes that you need to brake for a stupid moran that crosses the street on you while going 150 km/h you REALLYYYY want the best brakes...They make the difference between jail or not.
So the question is: To go to jail, or not to go? ))

P.S: DBA 4000 are slotted and rated for street racing, which I'm sure "none" of us do, but let's face it, the car is wayyyyy to heavy for the size of the brake system

[rxmclaren7]

good point sergio....i will not be putting e-bay cheepies on my car

[bejjutsu]

I dont know how about you guys, but in my opinion brakes is something that you should not cheap out on...
I did a LOT of research lately and decided to purchase DBA 4000 rotors with Hawk HPS brake pads, its a special order so I'm still waiting, but nevertheless it will be arround $1000 CAD installed.
It might be a bit too much, but when the moment comes that you need to brake for a stupid moran that crosses the street on you while going 150 km/h you REALLYYYY want the best brakes...They make the difference between jail or not.
So the question is: To go to jail, or not to go? ))

P.S: DBA 4000 are slotted and rated for street racing, which I'm sure "none" of us do, but let's face it, the car is wayyyyy to heavy for the size of the brake system

I think that's overkill. The M35 has one of the best braking distances in its class, and even among most cars...

[EniGmA1987]

How do you drive your car?

Like a badass

[bejjutsu]

How do you drive your car?

Like a badass

Nice! I think that's good to point out, if you go through brake parts quickly.

[atlM35]

most of the ebay rotors are oem blanks, drilled/slotted, blanced, then plated.
i wouldn't trust them on the track, but all 6 sets that I've gotten have been fine on the street.

[sergio1987]

I dont know how about you guys, but in my opinion brakes is something that you should not cheap out on...
I did a LOT of research lately and decided to purchase DBA 4000 rotors with Hawk HPS brake pads, its a special order so I'm still waiting, but nevertheless it will be arround $1000 CAD installed.
It might be a bit too much, but when the moment comes that you need to brake for a stupid moran that crosses the street on you while going 150 km/h you REALLYYYY want the best brakes...They make the difference between jail or not.
So the question is: To go to jail, or not to go? ))

P.S: DBA 4000 are slotted and rated for street racing, which I'm sure "none" of us do, but let's face it, the car is wayyyyy to heavy for the size of the brake system

I think that's overkill. The M35 has one of the best braking distances in its class, and even among most cars...

Sure it is too much. However, I don't know how many people you usually drive around in your car, but in my car when i have 4 adults and im going over 100 km/h the brakes shake like hell and they barely brake. That happened after a few weeks with brand new infiniti rotors and pads. Again, my daddy once taught me that brakes, tires and steering is the MOST important, so there you go, I continue to pass on the wisdom:)

[KoMikeey]

It might be warped bro??

[myother45isalesbaer]

From my experience it seems all rotors on all cars will warp. I just had a new set installed of factory OEM's, hit a puddle and warped another one. Hot rotors and water do not mix well. If you find a set that will not warp please let me know.

[EniGmA1987]

The only rotors I think have a small chance of not warping incredibly easy would be the cryo-treated Frozen Rotors brand. Those are made of pretty dense material and the cryo process hardens them even more. But they are also expensive, and dont forget the zinc coating on them for a few extra $$, the regular ones dont have the coating and rust like crazy. A set will run you about $700 Thats why I feel like just buying a whole new set of rotors and pads every year or year and a half with the Brakemotive stuff.

The big brake kit will also warp easy. I knew someone who got it and he said that the rotors got warped in 2 weeks on his car.

[CPJ LB]

+1 for allowing your brakes to cool before washing your car...

...I've been running the Brakemotive rotors for awhile now, the only difference with the kit for me is I used Akebono Performance Pads instead....instant bite and very rotor friendly...

...Like Enigma, I drive spirited from time to time, then also in So Cal traffic having a good set of pads/brakes are key...

...I may go with BBK when I trash my current rotors/pads...but they are still going strong

[atlM35]

I'm also a fan of Akebono pads. Combined with drilled rotors, I am very please.