The Nissan 350Z is the latest generation of the Nissan Z cars, and is the heir to the legacy of the legendary Datsun 240Z, which was built by Nissan, beginning in 1969. The fastest Z car yet, the 350Z offers superb handling characteristics in every regard, from the engine, to the suspension, to the brakes. Like other Z cars, the 350Z has been made available in a special edition, with a more powerful engine, and consequently, bigger brakes.

If you drive the car like it is meant to be driven, you are going to eat your Nissan 350Z brake pads. Brake pads are essentially friction generating components, and they lose material and wear away as they are used.

The brake dust that gets all over your wheels is primarily composed of brake pad material. Some Nissan 350Z brake pads are somewhat “dirtier” than others, meaning that they either generate more dust than others, or the particular compound tends to stick more to the wheels. If you want to keep your car looking great, keep the wheels clean. Nothing screams “dirty car” like brake dust-encrusted wheels. When the time comes to change out your Nissan 350Z brake pads, you can use the OEM pads, which are certainly acceptable for day to day driving, or you can upgrade them with aftermarket brake pads. There are a number of aftermarket pads available, and they are made from a number of different materials. The three most common brake pad compounds are called organic, semi-organic, and metallic. Each will offer different handling characteristics and are appropriate for different kinds of driving.You can order OEM or upgraded brake pads easily though our online catalogue, using our convenient 24/7 ordering system.