Fluke Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 My car stood on my drive for a good few weeks whilst I was away working, this morning whilst on my way up the M6 I noticed that I have a pronounced judder coming from the front when I apply the brakes. I have noticed that even at low speeds I get a bit of judder, but not as pronounced as it is when braking from 70 mph. I think I may need to take the discs off and give them a good clean and check to see if I have any build up on them. As I have only had the car about a month, I don't know what state the pads will be in, so I might as well get a set of new ones. I can get a set of Brembo front and rear pads for £70 or the yellowstuff front and rear for £125. What do members think about the Brembo pads, are they any good? I don't do track days if that makes any difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 Brembo pads are great value at £70.00. They are not suitable for track however they will serve you well for normal or spirited road use. You will also require the Brembo noise reduction anti squeal shims for these pads. Brembo pads and Brembo noise reduction anti squeal shims are in stock and good to go same/next day. Just drop me a PM if I can help further. Alex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletMagnet Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 I'd do a brake bedding in procedure to clear disks and pads, seeing as the zed has been sitting for a bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flex Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 Failing the above drop tophooker a line about disc skimming (depending on where you are) or check out new discs too? I had mine skimmed last month as the judder was terrible, sorted them right out like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arran Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 Go and give them a bloody good spanking, if its been sitting a while that should do it. I'd still get yellowstuff next time round though, I'm 500 miles into my new set and they are a great improvement. Not pushed them hard yet as letting them bed in fully but they'll really be tested at the stelvio pass and nurburgring end of the month Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fluke Posted June 8, 2013 Author Share Posted June 8, 2013 (edited) Which pads dust least? Edited June 8, 2013 by Fluke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyboy Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 Ones which don't work very well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MITZ@CougarStore Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 The Redstuff pads we do emit very little dust - http://cougarstore.co.uk/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=1_7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 as others have said, do a good brake pad bedding procedure. Its more likely the discs and not the pads thats the issue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MITZ@CougarStore Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Pads are enroute as we speak... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leeroy Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Have your wheels been refurbed in the past? If new pads (properly bedded in) don't solve the issue, or it comes back this may be your problem. This is often overlooked (or pooh-poohed!) but if there are high spots in the paint on the wheel and run-out isn't checked prior to fitting new discs, the judder will come back in a few hundred miles. Hope your new pads solve the problem though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fluke Posted June 10, 2013 Author Share Posted June 10, 2013 Have your wheels been refurbed in the past? If new pads (properly bedded in) don't solve the issue, or it comes back this may be your problem. This is often overlooked (or pooh-poohed!) but if there are high spots in the paint on the wheel and run-out isn't checked prior to fitting new discs, the judder will come back in a few hundred miles. Hope your new pads solve the problem though No, the wheels are the standard touring alloys and have never been refurbed. Chances are, it's a build up on one of the pads. I had a similar problem on a Mk1 MX5 and it was only whilst slowly rotating the wheel by hand whilst the car was on axel stands, that I felt a part of the disc catch as it passed under the pads. I took the disc off and gave it a quick sanding, that solved the problem. i am hoping its the same with the 350z discs, but as I need to take the wheels off and clean everything up, it makes sense to buy pads and change them over at the same time. when ever I buy a car, I always carry out a full change of all the fluids, plugs, filters and break pads. That way I can start my own service history and I know what needs changing and when. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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