A&Q about 350Z
Q:
I went to check my car and it doesn't feel like there's any pad left. I didn't really have the time to jack up the car and remove the wheel. Then I felt the rotor and i doesn't feel like anything bad has happened to it yet. I put in an order for the rear brake pads, but they won't be getting in until friday.
Is it okay for me to drive on these conditions (and suffer from the bad attention i get from the scraping noise)? This car is my daily driver and i can't really afford to not use it.
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A:
If the pads are really the issue, no you shouldn't drive the car if you can help it. You can hose your rotors if you're not careful then it's $$$.
03 Super Black 350Z Track
A:
You really should take the time to jack it up and remove the wheel. It only takes 20 minutes or so, and a quick peek will let you know for sure if you really need the pads. There should be a little metal clip on at least one of the pads. It will come into contact with the rotor when the pads are dead and cause that annoying brake squeal. If you don't want to remove the wheel, at least feel both side of the caliper. Usually the clip is on the inside caliper if its not on both, and if its in contact with the rotor they definitely need replacing.
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1985 300ZX n/a
A:
Split,
Rent an econo-car until you get it resolved. Driving it and damaging it could cost you way more than the rental fee.
Lou
Post Edited (Feb 9, 1:00pm)