DIY modifications form the essence of car enthusiasm. Not all of us excel at tinkering – myself included – but some tasks can be accomplished with sufficient time and resources. The crucial aspect is adhering to the correct procedure when undertaking such projects. If only the individual who painted their brake rotors while they were still mounted on the car had viewed a tutorial on YouTube beforehand.
CS Automotive from Tennessee shared these images of a client’s vehicle that completely refused to budge when the traffic signal switched to green. Initially believed to be a transmission issue, it was actually the consequence of a failed customization attempt.
Due to the absence of wheel removal prior to painting, the brake rotors and calipers were also spray-painted. It becomes apparent why this is an ill-advised decision. As the vehicle hit the roadway, everything became excessively hot. Consequently, upon coming to a stop – even momentarily at a red light – everything adhered and solidified in an instant. The Nissan’s somewhat modest engine failed to disrupt the solid grip, rendering it virtually immobile.
The original Facebook post did not specify the exact Nissan model of the car. Employing deductive reasoning, a search on the internet revealed that the Altima sports wheels quite akin to those in the images. Who could have foreseen that? Certainly not me.
Similarly, the Sentra and Maxima boast similar wheel designs. Nissan
Although the brake components loosened during the towing process, traces of the pads still remained on the rotors. Consequently, all four corners necessitated a complete replacement of… essentially every brake element. What appeared to be a $10 “upgrade” transformed into a bill amounting to hundreds of dollars inclusive of parts and service labor.
The tires weren’t even taped off, but I suppose that’s inconsequential when they’re black regardless.
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