5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003) Learn more about the 5th Generation Maxima, including the VQ30DE-K and VQ35DE engines.

brakes cleaned..

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 07-07-2005, 07:22 AM
  #1  
Senior Member
Thread Starter
 
takkar's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2003
Posts: 587
brakes cleaned..

What all is involved in getting the brakes deglazed, cleaned and lubed. The stealer wants 95Canadian for it. Is it something I can do on my own? Any writeups for this?
takkar is offline  
Old 07-07-2005, 12:13 PM
  #2  
Senior Member
Thread Starter
 
takkar's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2003
Posts: 587
no one has any ideas?
takkar is offline  
Old 07-07-2005, 12:30 PM
  #3  
IMBOUTTOBUSTSOMEGHOSTS
iTrader: (8)
 
sloppymax's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Charlotte, NC
Posts: 4,695
you are wasting your money if someone is charging you to clean your brakes. if you have an issue like warped rotors, low brake pads or used up brake fluid then save your money for that. cutting rotors typically costs the same as the parts for replacement.
sloppymax is offline  
Old 07-07-2005, 12:48 PM
  #4  
Senior Member
iTrader: (14)
 
bladerunr's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Charlotte, NC
Posts: 919
You don't need to lube you caliper slides unless they are sticking. The only way they start to stick is if the rubber boots protecting the slide pins are ripped or torn.

If you want to de-glaze your pads something as simple as sandpaper can be used to remove pad material and apply a rough surface to the rotors. It's not as effective as turning the rotors but it's a h*ll of a lot cheaper.
bladerunr is offline  
Old 07-07-2005, 12:52 PM
  #5  
Senior Member
iTrader: (3)
 
2002 Maxima SE's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: Durham, NC
Posts: 2,064
FAQ/How Tos are at the top of the forum:

http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....38#post3092338

As far as cleaning/greasing. I used brake parts cleaner to get the dust off the calipers and brake grease on the back of the pads/shims.
2002 Maxima SE is offline  
Old 07-08-2005, 04:36 AM
  #6  
Supporting Maxima.org Member
iTrader: (4)
 
nicks79's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Boston, MA
Posts: 636
Does anyone know how much does cutting a pair of rotors comes to approximately? Just wondering?
nicks79 is offline  
Old 07-08-2005, 05:43 AM
  #7  
IMBOUTTOBUSTSOMEGHOSTS
iTrader: (8)
 
sloppymax's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Charlotte, NC
Posts: 4,695
a buddy of mine paid 75 bucks on his 4th gen at the dealer.
sloppymax is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
BPuff57
Advanced Suspension, Chassis, and Braking
33
04-16-2020 05:15 AM
My Coffee
New Member Introductions
15
06-06-2017 02:01 PM
leatherneck
4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
1
09-30-2015 09:16 PM
HerpDerp1919
3rd Generation Maxima (1989-1994)
2
09-29-2015 02:02 PM
Socalstillen
4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
1
09-26-2015 12:01 PM



Quick Reply: brakes cleaned..



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 04:29 PM.