Car Brake Problem, Any Mechanics Out There?

[Spokes]

I gots me a 99 Maxima. It grinds under heavy braking. So I thought it just needs pads and probably a skim.

But no, pads have 2/3rds left. Scrapers nowhere near hitting. Ive had all pads out and looked for stones etc. All clear.

It really feels like worn out pads but is not. Will do pads anyway but could there be something im missing? Could a lose wheel bearing cause the rotor to move a bit? But bearings feel fine.

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Do the disc surfaces feel ok? (ie: has it had the pads worn down to metal in the past at some stage?)

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Have you had the pads out of the caliper? Id be taking them out and checking all the backing plates for shiny spots where they might have been rubbing on part of the hat, which can happen with aftermarket pads on occasion (or wrong model pads for example). Failing that I would be putting them back in only after liberal application of copper anti-sieze compound to the back of the backing plates and shims, also caliper slider bolts.

[Spokes]

Do the disc surfaces feel ok? (ie: has it had the pads worn down to metal in the past at some stage?)

Yeah they look fine. As smooth as you would expect for k's the cars done.

[Spokes]

Have you had the pads out of the caliper? Id be taking them out and checking all the backing plates for shiny spots where they might have been rubbing on part of the hat, which can happen with aftermarket pads on occasion (or wrong model pads for example). Failing that I would be putting them back in only after liberal application of copper anti-sieze compound to the back of the backing plates and shims, also caliper slider bolts.

Will do tomorrow. Pulling them apart after ride at Woody. 3rd time apart, have looked for odd rubs, calliper hitting wheel(not likely but looked) etc. Probably will pull rotors off and see if more Im missing. Will hit pads with a little sand paper to see if theres something in em hidden.

This cars been one of those with funny faults, coils, knock sensor, etc. And stereo replacement that would not work( that was a mind f@#k, turned out to be hidden amp not mentioned in any FSMs).

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Jap import?

[Spokes]

Nah, Kiwi new. Im second owner. Got it from an old fella. Got original invoice etc.

[slidecontrol]

if my car barked I'd be worried as well

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Bet you wish you still had that scodie old Commodore

[Simon_K]

I'd be getting rotors skimmed or replaced. New pads too.

Recently replaced everything on my wagon that had previously been a squealing nightmare and its so nice to have quiet braking

[Spokes]

I'd be getting rotors skimmed or replaced. New pads too.

Recently replaced everything on my wagon that had previously been a squealing nightmare and its so nice to have quiet braking

I would if I thought that would fix it. Not convinced yet. But have found a hot deal on slotted/drilled rotors and ceramic pads.

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I'd be getting rotors skimmed or replaced. New pads too.

Recently replaced everything on my wagon that had previously been a squealing nightmare and its so nice to have quiet braking

I would if I thought that would fix it. Not convinced yet. But have found a hot deal on slotted/drilled rotors and ceramic pads.

Putting that sort of stuff on a Maxima would confirm mid-life crisis status you realise.

[Spokes]

I'd be getting rotors skimmed or replaced. New pads too.

Recently replaced everything on my wagon that had previously been a squealing nightmare and its so nice to have quiet braking

I would if I thought that would fix it. Not convinced yet. But have found a hot deal on slotted/drilled rotors and ceramic pads.

Putting that sort of stuff on a Maxima would confirm mid-life crisis status you realise.

Its not a mid life crisis.



I plan to live to 200.

[slidecontrol]

I would if I thought that would fix it. Not convinced yet. But have found a hot deal on slotted/drilled rotors and ceramic pads.

you should fit those for sure, you should fix the unloading in third problem too. lengthen that injector puulse a milisec and you'll run nines...

[Spokes]

I would if I thought that would fix it. Not convinced yet. But have found a hot deal on slotted/drilled rotors and ceramic pads.

you should fit those for sure, you should fix the unloading in third problem too. lengthen that injector puulse a milisec and you'll run nines...

I wanna go for a y-pipe first. Then a Stillen strut brace.