2006 Nissan 350Z Brake Rotor and Pad Replacement

PWHITF16

MEMBER
2006 NISSAN 350Z
52,000 MILES

I took my car to a dealer to get my brakes checked and they told me that all 4 of my rotors need to be replaced and pads. The car is making grinding noises also so I know they need to be replaced. The problem is they quoted me almost 5 thousand dollars to replace them (800 for each rotor, 100 each pad, and almost 700 in labor). I have decided since it is not under warranty that I will just get aftermarket rotors/pads instead of OEM but I do not know how this is going to work with brembo calipers. As long as I get the same size rotors will they fit the system or do I need to get new calipers too? Forgive me I have no experience with this or knowledge. I looked on some forums and found the measurements so the front is 12.8 and rear is 12.7.

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HMAC300

MECHANIC
48,601 POSTS

Brembo parts are not cheap so it will cost a bunch maybe not as much as dealer but be prepared. Calipers can be rebuilt if bad but if they move backwards ok then you should be good there. You may have to get only brembo pads or maybe ebc makes some for it. Rotors may be only brembo and they may be graphite. I jus checked and you can get them from Rock auto so probably available anywhere. Just have to know how many pistons in caliper. Just a recommendation don't go cheap on pads or rotors because of it being a high performance car.