Another Newbie question! Brakes on 2000 model

[Fairlane]

My new car has done 200,000km
There is a definite disc warping problem as it winds itself to a stop. were the rotors known for warping due to light production materials and require replacement or will a simple machine suffice?
I braked hard yesterday and it seemed to take a long time to pull up also.

Thanks!

[NP99]

It's a big rig mate so it slows up accordingly. I'd check your brake pads as well, as they wear it takes more time to stop.

[Fairlane]

indeed it is. I know a few vehicles that had rotor problems around this year so thought Nissan may have had similar issues

[FNQGU]

I don't know of any generic 'Nissan' related issues for vehicles of this vintage, but I wouldn't let it go without attention. Mine is a 99 model and I haven't been happy with the brakes (spongy feel) and am changing the rotors and the brake pads to hopefully gain an improvement. My local specialist recommended dimpled and slotted rotors and a higher friction brake bad.

[Fairlane]

that sounds reasonable. thank you

[threedogs]

X 2 with BenK I'm changing rotors and Pads, rolls on being an auto.
I'm using Brembo pads, but was told RDA "black" are good as well

[mudski]

Is your rig lifted? If so have you got the brake proportioning valve extension fitted? I didn't on mine and the braking was horrendous. Fitted the extension bracket and the braking is much better. Still doesn't stop like a car but is much better.

[happygu]

Nissan Brakes ...... well the only good thing to say about them is that they always seem to stop, even though they may not feel like it. I once had to do a real emergency stop - thought I was definitely a goner, and it pulled up straight and true, much to my disbelief.....

The Nissan Disks, and even brake pads last for ages, and provide minimal brake dust. Never changed rotors ever, and pads last over 100K .....


This means that you should be able to either :

Machine your discs and go for softer pads with more bite, but the trade off will be more brake dust.

Change your rotors to slotted type

Install the Calipers and Discs to the ones off the 4.8 ( They are larger, with more stopping power - they will put you through the windscreen with ease ... :) )


Stick with what you have and go the cheaper option of Braided Brake lines

Others will no doubt offer up more options too....

Mic

[Fairlane]

The car is not lifted at this stage.

[threedogs]

The 4.8 rotors are only 25mm bigger[306mm to 330mm front] not sure you would feel extra stopping ability. Half that is only 12mm extra rotor area
IMO Id keep the twin pot calipers and search for a softer pad, I can't see the point in all the expense of changing calipers and rotors off a 4.8.
Service the caliphers you have so they slide in and out properly and you should be fine. At the same time change your brake fluid so you have fresh fluid doing its job.

[Fairlane]

All worth considering thanks for the input!