thermoquiet brake pads for 95 Q

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ahmed_wasim
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Hi,I have my 95 Q45 145k inspected today for VA state inspection. The mechanic said it need rear brake pads. He checked with Nissan for OEM pads but can't find them. He is going to install thermoquiet brake pads. Anybody knows about them. He claims they are as good as OEM. Regards,Wasim.


maxnix
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Call http://www.everythinginfiniti.com

There is NO substitute as good as OEM.

DAEDALUS
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I'm having a hard time believing he can't find OEM locally--how many Infiniti dealerships did he call? Not an uncommon replacement item.

ahmed_wasim
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He called the only infiniti dealer about 35-40 miles away but they were not willing to ship the pads. To drive the vehicle in VA it must pass state inspection. Now my car has a failed inspection sticker. I can order parts from Scottsdale infiniti but it will take atleast couple of days to get here and I need my car. Would it be safe to install thermoquiet for now and then change back to OEM next time. Will it hurt anything.

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Won't hurt anything except potentially your stopping distance and ears (from the brake squeal)...

So if it fails inspection you can't drive it? Shouldn't it be ok until the old sticker expires?

Joe can ship them overnight, but you'll eat up some of your cost savings. In either case I would go with the OEM pads.

Heath


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