How much does the Nissan Dealer charge for the Brembo front brake pads? - Nissan 350Z Forum : 350Z / 370Z Tech Forums

jimmytsoi · 02-20-2012, 11:58 PM

Here in Hong Kong, the SDealer charges a hefty USD450 !

**3point5** · 02-21-2012, 09:34 AM

$113 a pad? Damn!!

crazyikimasho · 02-28-2012, 10:40 PM

OE Nissan is really high on both rotors and pads.

Centric makes a decent OE replacement and are much more affordable. They are the same owners as Stoptech.

**scathing** · 02-29-2012, 03:01 PM

Whatever the price is, you know its way too much. That will be the same anywhere in the world.

Since people in Hong Kong pay well over the odds for a car compared to the west, the dealers also know they can gouge you way more since you're in a class of people that can afford to buy and run a car in HK.

Order new parts from overseas, and have an independent mechanic do it. It's not particularly complex (you could do it in your carpark space if the spots next to you are free, and you have hand tools) so they shouldn't charge that much. I am seeing the irony of importing parts from the US into Hong Kong though.

jimmytsoi · 02-29-2012, 09:21 PM

thanks to all for the advice.

**scathing** · 03-01-2012, 03:44 AM

As an example, I've always had good experiences with Performance Nissan Parts:

MyNismo.com - NISSAN OEM Front Brake Pads

Add 3 bottles of OEM brake fluid:

MyNismo.com - NISSAN OEM Brake Fluid

USD$65.24 + 3x$USD4.99 + shipping (which, conservatively, is USD$50 for items that heavy).

There's no way labour in Hong Kong is going to run you to USD$350 for an hour's work.

FYI if you do need to replace your rotors, then going OEM Nissan will blow out your budget...but I'm guessing the price quoted doesn't include brake discs.

To be honest, your price is about the same as down here in Australia. Actually, in some instances the dealership has been even dodgier:

Brake pad/rotor question

deens · 03-02-2012, 04:32 PM

Man...you need to the break job yourself!!! You could purchase some great pads and rotors for that price.. You should shop online and purchase Hawks,EBC,StopTech...for that price man... its not worth going with OEM... Look up how to change 350Z pads and rotors on youtube...you'll laugh...how easy it is!!!

**scathing** · 03-03-2012, 02:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deens

Man...you need to the break job yourself!!! You could purchase some great pads and rotors for that price.. You should shop online and purchase Hawks,EBC,StopTech...for that price man... its not worth going with OEM... Look up how to change 350Z pads and rotors on youtube...you'll laugh...how easy it is!!!

There's zero space in Hong Kong. While you don't need that much space over and above your parking spot to do the brake job, storing all the tools you need is a pain in the backside.

jimmytsoi · 03-05-2012, 01:51 AM

I have found an EBC dealer in HK selling street brake pads for the brembo front for USD120.

thanks to you all.

02-20-2012, 11:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
jimmytsoi Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 6	How much does the Nissan Dealer charge for the Brembo front brake pads? Here in Hong Kong, the SDealer charges a hefty USD450 !

02-21-2012, 09:34 AM	#2 (permalink)
3point5 Touring Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: the 303 Posts: 862	$113 a pad? Damn!! __________________ '03 VQDE 7.03lbs/whp '01 Mille R 3.67lbs/whp '04 Triton 5.4 14.5lbs/whp

02-29-2012, 03:01 PM	#4 (permalink)
scathing Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 5,717	Whatever the price is, you know its way too much. That will be the same anywhere in the world. Since people in Hong Kong pay well over the odds for a car compared to the west, the dealers also know they can gouge you way more since you're in a class of people that can afford to buy and run a car in HK. Order new parts from overseas, and have an independent mechanic do it. It's not particularly complex (you could do it in your carpark space if the spots next to you are free, and you have hand tools) so they shouldn't charge that much. I am seeing the irony of importing parts from the US into Hong Kong though. __________________ "I swear, officer, its all factory options!" Understeer is when you hit the tree with the front wheel. Oversteer is when you hit it with the back. Horsepower is how hard you hit the tree... Torque is how far you drag it...

03-01-2012, 03:44 AM	#6 (permalink)
scathing Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 5,717	As an example, I've always had good experiences with Performance Nissan Parts: MyNismo.com - NISSAN OEM Front Brake Pads Add 3 bottles of OEM brake fluid: MyNismo.com - NISSAN OEM Brake Fluid USD$65.24 + 3x$USD4.99 + shipping (which, conservatively, is USD$50 for items that heavy). There's no way labour in Hong Kong is going to run you to USD$350 for an hour's work. FYI if you do need to replace your rotors, then going OEM Nissan will blow out your budget...but I'm guessing the price quoted doesn't include brake discs. To be honest, your price is about the same as down here in Australia. Actually, in some instances the dealership has been even dodgier: Brake pad/rotor question __________________ "I swear, officer, its all factory options!" Understeer is when you hit the tree with the front wheel. Oversteer is when you hit it with the back. Horsepower is how hard you hit the tree... Torque is how far you drag it...

03-02-2012, 04:32 PM	#7 (permalink)
deens Base Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Spangdahlem germany Posts: 17	Man...you need to the break job yourself!!! You could purchase some great pads and rotors for that price.. You should shop online and purchase Hawks,EBC,StopTech...for that price man... its not worth going with OEM... Look up how to change 350Z pads and rotors on youtube...you'll laugh...how easy it is!!! Last edited by deens; 03-02-2012 at 04:35 PM. Reason: added another comment

02-28-2012, 10:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
crazyikimasho Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 2	OE Nissan is really high on both rotors and pads. Centric makes a decent OE replacement and are much more affordable. They are the same owners as Stoptech.

02-29-2012, 09:21 PM	#5 (permalink)
jimmytsoi Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 6	thanks to all for the advice.

03-05-2012, 01:51 AM	#9 (permalink)
jimmytsoi Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 6	I have found an EBC dealer in HK selling street brake pads for the brembo front for USD120. thanks to you all.

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