Hello,

I've read several discussions of people taking their 2000 Maxima's in
for brake repairs under the service bulletin NTB00-088 (available
here: http://maxima.theowensfamily.com/tsb/ - great website for TSBs.)
The first page of the TSB clearly states the service is covered under
the 3 year, 36,000 mile warranty.

I just bought my 2000 Maxima from my uncle four months ago, and he had
purchased the five year extended warranty gold plan.  I called
Nissan's toll-free number and told the rep about the TSB and asked if
it would be covered under the gold plan now that the original warranty
is expired - he did not sound very confident but he said "if it was
covered in the original warranty, it should be covered in the gold
plan."  I've called three dealers around Cincinnati and asked them and
all have said that it is a routine maintenance procedure so it is no
longer covered.

That leaves two options.  Anyone think I should press the issue
further?  Should I get a firm answer from 1-800-NISSAN1, or try
pressing the dealers more?  Anyone had any luck getting it covered?

The other option is not bothering with getting it covered under
warranty.  I asked my local mechanic to quote me on a front brake job
with new Raybestos PG Plus rotors and Quiet Stop ceramic pads, which
he said he would do for $325.  (Are those good parts to go with for
the Maxima?)  I haven't brought it in for him to look at yet, but he
suggested that with only 55,000 miles he just turn the rotors for $20.

What would you do?

Thanks,
Kevin