JamesA Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 Hi all New to the forum, with an issue with my zed . On braking I am getting a vibration through the pedal, took the car to the local dealer to be told that it is due to the front discs and pads being shot!! Problem I have with this is the car has not even done 20k, and I would class myself a light user (no track days and motorway miles a lot). Is this expected and what can I do? Please help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigphil Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 To verify what they have said we would need to know first if you feel you are competent to take out the pads to check them. If you are used to some car maintenance this is very easy and we can talk you through it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 have a look yourself, you can see if the pads are shot or not! even with them still on the car, just taking the wheel off will make possible to have a look at how much pad is left. If not take a pic and we'll see btw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuey Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 if your getting vibration through the pedal chances are your pads are down to the metal ....... if you can feel your pedal is moving up and down slightly during braking then your discs are warped. ...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesA Posted January 26, 2007 Author Share Posted January 26, 2007 I am hoping that it is only the pads, but am not a maintenance man, so must rely on those who are. Is 20K acceptable for both? I have sent this to Nissan UK and still have not had a response. I take it that they are never in a hurry to discuss!! Thanks for the help, and will try to get a pic over the weekend. James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H5 Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 I am hoping that it is only the pads, but am not a maintenance man, so must rely on those who are. Is 20K acceptable for both? I have sent this to Nissan UK and still have not had a response. I take it that they are never in a hurry to discuss!! Thanks for the help, and will try to get a pic over the weekend. James The car has 300bhp and weighs a ton and a half. The brakes will take some punishment! It's not a horrendous job, and mine were done not too much over 20k, so doesn't seem unreasonable. If you can safely use a jack, stands, spanner and a few other tools, you can change the lot. Use people like Phil on here as they have a lot of experience with these things. I changed my rear pads on my own in about an hour. Complete novice!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomoto Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 20K seems reasonable wear for brake pads certainly not excessive, mine needed doing at a lot lower mileage than this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyC Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 20K seems reasonable wear for brake pads certainly not excessive, mine needed doing at a lot lower mileage than this I'm obviously not braking enough - I'm on 30k and still on the originals. Need some soonish tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuro Posted January 27, 2007 Share Posted January 27, 2007 20K seems reasonable wear for brake pads certainly not excessive, mine needed doing at a lot lower mileage than this I'm obviously not braking enough - I'm on 30k and still on the originals. Need some soonish tho. Ditto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigphil Posted January 27, 2007 Share Posted January 27, 2007 Anyone looking for pads I can highly reccomend the Ferodo DS2500 pads. We sell a lot of these and you will be surprised at the improvement in braking with these fitted. They are £185 for a full car set including delivery and we always have them in stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve666666 Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 Hi changin discs and pads is a very simple job to do and you dont have to be a mechanic to do it, and at the end of the day why pay nissan labour prices aswell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dicky Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 James If this is accompanied by a louder than normal roaring noise from the front tyres then it could be the dreaded tyre feathering problem. When I think back I’m pretty sure I got a vibration sensation through the brake pedal on mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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