I have a decision to make as far as brands go for new pads and rotors (front and back) for my 2000 Max. There is Duralast, Bendix, Raybestos, Brembo and others. Are there much differences? I am looking to just get standard, non-drilled/slotted, rotors. Any advice as a far as stores (AutoZone, Advance, O'Reilly) or websites is much appreciated. Thanks.

 

Good luck bud, I have posted 3 of these threads annd no one ever replies. Ive been looking at Ceramic pads from Advanced there like $40 and there lifetime warranty, and Im planning on putting them on Brembo blanks.

 

Most people I know, including myself, use Brembo blanks, or locally you can get them from AutoZone.

And the pads, I use the AutoZone's also, never tried any other brand.

 

Do you use Ceramic or Semi-Metallic pads?

 

I've seen superb performance with Axxis (PBR) pads, e.g. Metal Masters. I understand their Ultimates are also very good. If you're looking for excellent braking, I'd buy those pads with any rotors you want. I bought the pads at http://www.importrp.com/
PS- These pads are rather hard on the rotors, in that they score the rotors pretty well (produce grooves on the surface). This doesn't have anything to do with warpage though, AFAIK.

 

I have always used semi-metallic out of habit; although I do not know enough about ceramic oads to be against using them.