SFTC Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 Hi all, I've owned my first Zed for five weeks now and found this site to be incredibly helpfull. Both pre purchase and since. My Zed is an 05, Blade Silver, UK GT model. Loved every minute behind the wheel. Even more so since the rear hatch squeek that appeard after a couple of weeks has been cured. .... now for the help part! The car has 49K on the clock and was due a service. I put it in to the Nissan Dealership for a P1 and plug change (as noted in the forum) and paid the rather princley sum of £420. A tad more that I was expecting to shell out! (on the form completed for the service by the dealership all the P2 boxes have been marked yet P1 written in the log book.. Is that normal)? Anyway, the pain caused by the price of the service has been dulled considerably afer being informed that the front discs are worn below the minimum level and require replacement. I was quoted £626 to replace the front discs and pads on both wheels. I've held off on getting the brakes done for now as I'm hoping this is overpriced. I'm thinking to source the discs and pads elsewhere and have them fitted at an independent garage. I'm certainly not brave enough to tackle this myself (as you'll no doubt gather from my next question)! Basically, what do I need to order? The brakes are the Brembos on the 18" wheels. I'm assuing the standard fare on the UK GT model. I found this website whilst doing a quick search at work. http://www.japanesemotorspares.co.uk/product_info.php?pName=nissan-350z-front-brake-discs-for-brembo-brakes-x-2-324mm&cName=350z-350z-z33-uk-03-to-07 Hold onto your hat. Ultimate novice question to follow... Am I right in thinking that I can order this item and this will do for both wheels or do I have to scrape my jaw off the concrete and order two of these? Likewise for the pads below. http://www.japanesemotorspares.co.uk/product_info.php?pName=nissan-350z-front-brake-pad-set-brembo-brakes&cName=350z-350z-z33-uk-03-to-07 After I get the schoolboy basics of numbers into my head I was hoping for some advice in terms of quality. I didn't mention these items in the dealership but the chap I spoke to said the quote was pricey as they use genuine Nissan parts. I was hoping for some comprehensive advice or recommendations on other companies products. I'm in no way looking to upgrade the brakes but just replace the current setup/ performance of the stock setup. Hopefully I'm not asking too much! I have had a good scout about the forum but unfortunately the techy info is still a bit too much for me at the moment. Anyway. A big hello to everyone and hopefully plenty more chat in the future! I'll try and attach a pic (but going by today I'll no doubt end up with a red x and egg on my face). S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 Hi and welcome to the forum, dont pay Nissan prices for front discs, you can get them much cheaper om here.. That applies to any parts, pm me of you have a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 The price you see is for the pair. Best to contact ZMANALEX or CS for aftermarket gear. R35LEE might have too. I'd get aftermarket stuff, it'll cost less and increase braking performance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ATTAK Z Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 Wel come Guys on here will help with parts at less cost ..... do you have a local gaarage you can trust to fit them ? ....... deffo don't use a stealer ..... what's your location ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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alessandro Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 As above, dont use nissan dealers, you can save a lot of money using the traders on here, there are couple of garages in the south east/london area and couple up north, all traders on here. To give you an idea, I'll be booking a P3 soon and that will cost me £211. Welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctor austin Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 If you want a good job done and save mome dollar then why not do it yourself.. changing the front discs and pads on the Zed is oh so easy.....if you can change a wheel you can do it ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFTC Posted June 1, 2010 Author Share Posted June 1, 2010 Brilliant. Thanks guys. I'll definately get in touch with the traders on here. I'm based in Edinburgh if anyone has a local garage recommendation. ... and Dr. Austin.. I'm ot quite brave enough yet. Maybe soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 Brilliant. Thanks guys. I'll definately get in touch with the traders on here. I'm based in Edinburgh if anyone has a local garage recommendation. ... and Dr. Austin.. I'm ot quite brave enough yet. Maybe soon! Short drive to Perth to see ZMANALEX. He'll sort you out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cragus Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 My mate fitted a set of EBC turbogroove discs in all four corners, pads ferodo DS2500s in all four corners, a set of braided HEL lines and replaced the fluid with Motul RBF600. Not too difficult a job (no comments on the lines ZMAN ) If I recall for all the above parts (a new brake system all round) off CS for a touch under £700 - just a bit more than what Nissan wanted for only replacing the front pads and discs. Not to mention my brakes are not sharper than the OEM system. Hope this helps a little. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MITZ@CougarStore Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 Welcome to the forum... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maccaman Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 Hi & to the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruddles Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 to the forum, clean motor! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronzee Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 Welcome to the forum. Hope you're enjoying your new beasty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFTC Posted June 3, 2010 Author Share Posted June 3, 2010 As above, dont use nissan dealers, you can save a lot of money using the traders on here, there are couple of garages in the south east/london area and couple up north, all traders on here. To give you an idea, I'll be booking a P3 soon and that will cost me £211. Welcome £211 sounds fantastic. I could have been eating something other than beans on toast this week if I hadn't gone to the dealership! I'll definately be in touch with an independent for the next service. Or anything else.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFTC Posted June 3, 2010 Author Share Posted June 3, 2010 to the forum, clean motor! Dodo Light Fantastic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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