nissan thumbs up for a change
Submitted: Sunday, Apr 01, 2007 at 15:32
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Gob & Denny
howdy people
well we all hang the proverbial on nissan for all the faulty stuff we come across but today i give them a big thumbs up
i changed the disc pads today because a coouple of weeks ago i was getting a bit of a squeal from them .it must have been a stone or something as the pads were only about 2/3s worn and i will keep them as emergency spares
MY 2003 PATROL HAS DONE 140000KS AND BRKES HAVE NEVER BEEN TOUCHED THAT I KNOW OF
so something good from nissan and there were no groves in the discs either not even a ridge on the edge
steve
Reply By: slush - Sunday, Apr 01, 2007 at 15:55
Sunday, Apr 01, 2007 at 15:55
as was pointed out to me some time ago, Nissan had nothing to do with it . it was the dealer, it sounds like he is trying to do the right thing for you and hopes in return he has your business. about time some of them get smart and realize if you give us a fair go
well will keep coming back.
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Follow Up By: Gob & Denny - Sunday, Apr 01, 2007 at 16:21
Sunday, Apr 01, 2007 at 16:21
these were original pads from nissan and my patrol hasnt seen a dealer since 70000ks when they stuffed the service for a 2nd time
steve
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Reply By: Motherhen - Sunday, Apr 01, 2007 at 15:59
Sunday, Apr 01, 2007 at 15:59
Steve - It says a lot about your good driving, as
well as of course NISSAN TOUGH!
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Reply By: joc45 - Sunday, Apr 01, 2007 at 17:20
Sunday, Apr 01, 2007 at 17:20
Changed my back pads at about 130000, still running ok on the orig front pads at 160,000, but will prob change them soon. Discs unmarked.
Nissan dealer wanted to change the pads at the 100,000 service and do a skim.
Did have Steve's problem with a squeal once - had picked up a stone, which got caught between the disc and the protective plate and it couldn't be coaxed out by reversing etc. Had to remove the wheel to free it.
Gerry
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Reply By: Ianw - Sunday, Apr 01, 2007 at 20:07
Sunday, Apr 01, 2007 at 20:07
I have 2002 Navara dual cab. 120000 ks front pads original still 80% left. Rear shoes not even seated in yet!! Discs and drums no wear at all! Maybe coz I learned to drive (at age 10) years ago in a paddock bomb with no brakes at all. These days kids are taught to approach a red light flat out and brake hard at the last moment. Frightens the sht out of me when riding with my kids!!!
Ian
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Follow Up By: Member - Roachie (SA) - Sunday, Apr 01, 2007 at 20:43
Sunday, Apr 01, 2007 at 20:43
I'm with you Ian. Whenever I drive on a trip somewhere, I have a little contest in my own mind..... I try to see how little I can use the brakes (without being stupid about it and risking life and property of course). If you're half smart and read the road properly, it is possible to drive on country roads, including going through several small country towns etc, without once having to touch the middle pedal. Of course vehicles blessed with a slushbox could be a different story I imagine (I haven't driven automatics very much, just the odd Falcon at work), as they don't have the same sort of engine braking capabilities of a decent sized diesel powered rig.
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Follow Up By: PatNav - Sunday, Apr 01, 2007 at 20:59
Sunday, Apr 01, 2007 at 20:59
Iam like urself Roachie read the rd back of the gas use the gears a little an most corners ya dont even have to brake only of course if there on a step desent but most cases reading the rd does the trick..
cheers. PS but nissan patrol tough my old 88 has 545,000kms still going good ..diesel.
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Follow Up By: Ianw - Sunday, Apr 01, 2007 at 21:18
Sunday, Apr 01, 2007 at 21:18
Bit different a few years ago tho'. Used to have lawn mowing round in
Melbourne. Drove a Mitz Sigma auto towing big gardening trailer. Had to change the front pads every 4 weeks!!! (No brakes on the trailer-full of wet grass weighed more than a ton) Frightening!
Ian
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Follow Up By: Dieseljuice - Monday, Apr 02, 2007 at 21:51
Monday, Apr 02, 2007 at 21:51
That sounds really great!! Now the money you all save on brake pads you can put in your piggy bank for when the engine blows.....hahahhaha
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Reply By: Robin - Tuesday, Apr 03, 2007 at 07:57
Tuesday, Apr 03, 2007 at 07:57
My brake pads have lasted forever (changed at 120k) as
well Steve, but I notice an interesting difference in way we use our cars in this thread.
As opposed to some using the minimum brakes etc - I throw the car into neutral quite early (not down big hills) letting it roll and using brakes to stop slowly. If a long light sequence has just changed to red I also often turn engine off.
Apart from fuel saving - a reason I go this way is that brakes pads are just the cheapest - I think I changed my 4 for under $100 after 5 years driving - whereas using the gears etc while important in some cases is basically overworking the clutch and drive train which is significantly more costly.
Robin Miller
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