After Market Brake Pads?
08-30-10, 11:33 PM
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After Market Brake Pads?
I'm looking at changing my brake pads cause the stock ones are way to damn DUSTY!
Has anyone swapped out for some aftermarket ones that are:
1) NOT SO DUSTY
2) LOW NOISE PRODUCING
3) LONG LASTING
4) HEAT ENDURING
5) STOPPING POWER IMPROVED
Please post as I am looking to swap out soon, so I can purchase some aftermarket 22" Rims and I don't want to eliminate any of the above items if I do!
***I'm sure that swapping out for a Big Brake Kit is probably the best answer, but is there anything out there that will help out before I go that route?***
Has anyone swapped out for some aftermarket ones that are:
1) NOT SO DUSTY
2) LOW NOISE PRODUCING
3) LONG LASTING
4) HEAT ENDURING
5) STOPPING POWER IMPROVED
Please post as I am looking to swap out soon, so I can purchase some aftermarket 22" Rims and I don't want to eliminate any of the above items if I do!
***I'm sure that swapping out for a Big Brake Kit is probably the best answer, but is there anything out there that will help out before I go that route?***
08-31-10, 06:59 AM
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I just upgraded to DuraLast Gold CMax Ceramic and could not be happier.
Quiet
Grippy
Low dust
No idea how long they will last, but I replaced front and back and it was pretty straight forward as a DIY
Quiet
Grippy
Low dust
No idea how long they will last, but I replaced front and back and it was pretty straight forward as a DIY
08-31-10, 07:05 AM
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If I may ask, how long did that job take for the fronts along and what was the price of the pads? Im not sure which pads my car has but they dont seem to release a lot of dust but I'd like to change them to be sure since Im going with aftermarket wheels as well.
08-31-10, 08:33 AM
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it was about 30-45 min for each for my first time, the pads were about 125.00 for both kits, and when I do it again it will take me about 10 min a wheel including taking the tire on and off.
It gets more complicated if one needs rotors, I was lucky as I just bought my vehicle and it was CPO'd with new rotors I just didnt like the factory pads and really like the DuraLast ceramics. AutoZone will ship them to your door for free.
It gets more complicated if one needs rotors, I was lucky as I just bought my vehicle and it was CPO'd with new rotors I just didnt like the factory pads and really like the DuraLast ceramics. AutoZone will ship them to your door for free.
08-31-10, 12:17 PM
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Or does everything that came off the car from the begining just pop back on with out any issues?
Thanks for the advice.
08-31-10, 03:19 PM
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The DuraLast Gold C kits are complete. All of the springs and clips that you will need is in there. They included grease too, but I didnt use it, as the pads have a multilayer bonded backing that allows the pads to move around.
I do notice that I dont get that CLICK in the morning when they are cold and I am backing out of the garage like I did with the factory pads. All around these are much quieter and stop better and smoother.
I do notice that I dont get that CLICK in the morning when they are cold and I am backing out of the garage like I did with the factory pads. All around these are much quieter and stop better and smoother.
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