karl922 Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 Hi guys, Just got my Z serviced and they mentioned that the O/S rear brake pads were severly worn compared to the other side which was fine, which indicated that the caliper might be sticking (i didnt even notice this driving) A couple of days have passed and the noise is getting much much worse, it sounds like the pad is lightly touching the disc and almost making a sort of grinding noise while on the move, once i apply light pressure it gets louder, but if i heavy brake there isnt much noise at all. It seems to role fine downhill so i presume the pad isnt sticking firmly to the disc. Hope this gives a good idea to people in the know and maybe you have some ideas what it could be? So now i need some rear brake pads and possibly some front as they are 50% worn so i might aswell replace them and do the whole lot. Anybody recomend some half decent pads for around £150 for the full set? cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 Yellow stuff which you can get from cs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
was8v Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 50% worn means there's half left surely? I'd say your rear pads were worn out hence the metal on metal noise - change them ASAP before they damage the disc! On Brembos it takes like 15 mins to change the pads, easiest pad change I've ever done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H5 Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 50% worn means there's half left surely? I'd say your rear pads were worn out hence the metal on metal noise - change them ASAP before they damage the disc! On Brembos it takes like 15 mins to change the pads, easiest pad change I've ever done +1 And I'd go either OEM pads or possibly Red Stuff if you need cheaper. PF if you can shell out the extra. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vik54 Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 ferrodo pads here http://www.350z-uk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=38&t=27438 Think perhaps you need to address the uneven wear issue first otherwise its a waste of your time and money replacing pads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 ...and also replacing your discs if you run pads that are down to the metal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 ferrodo pads here http://www.350z-uk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=38&t=27438 Think perhaps you need to address the uneven wear issue first otherwise its a waste of your time and money replacing pads you wont get a full set for under £150 though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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