The Nissan 350Z is the latest in the venerable line of Nissan Z cars. Fast and agile, the Z cars follow the legacy left by the venerable and legendary Datsun 240Z. If you are going to drive the 350Z the way it was meant to be driven, you are going to have to maintain the brakes.

The calipers on the 350Z may be single or multi-piston, depending on the edition, but replacing the Nissan 350Z brake rotors and pads is still a relatively simple task, and any moderately competent home mechanic should be able to complete the job properly in about half an hour. To change the rotors, loosen the wheel and mount the vehicle securely on jack stands.

Remove the wheel and set it aside, although you can use it as a convenient, if dirty, seat. Remove the caliper mounting bolts and the caliper. Do not let the caliper hang by the brake hose, which will ruin it. Instead, suspend it somehow, using a stiff wire or clothes hanger. Remove the Nissan 350Z brake rotor and install the new or machined one. If you are installing a brand new rotor, be certain that you have cleaned it with brake cleaner prior to installation. Anti-rust oils and residue from machining must be removed; otherwise, they will actually serve as a lubricant, severely impeding the functionality of the brakes. Install new brake pads into the calipers. Pads must be replaced every time rotors are replaced. Reinstall the caliper, and be sure to torque everything. Use an antiseize compound on all bolts and set screws. The heat generated by the brakes will act as a catalyst, encouraging rust to develop. Finally, reinstall the wheel and lower the car. Wasn’t replacing your Nissan 350Z’s brake rotors easy? Follow the proper bed in procedure for the brakes, or allow for increased stopping distances until they have worn in, which can take over a hundred miles of normal driving.Order replacement Nissan 350Z brake rotors from our online catalogue, and have them shipped directly to your door.