Help with brakes??

[JamesA]

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

[bigphil]

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.

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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

[stuey]

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. ......

[JamesA]

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

[H5]

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!!

[lomoto]

20K seems reasonable wear for brake pads certainly not excessive, mine needed doing at a lot lower mileage than this

[AndyC]

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.

[Kuro]

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

[bigphil]

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.

[steve666666]

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.

[Dicky]

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.