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09-27-2007, 10:26 AM

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OEM brake pads

My brake pads are just about done. I usually go w/ good aftermarket ones, but my mechanic said to stick w/ OEM so they are easier on the rotors.

I'll eventually get good aftermarket rotors/pads, but not ready to just yet.

Thoughts?

09-27-2007, 08:08 PM

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"so they are easier on the rotors?"

Get Hawk Street HPS pads and some Brembo or RTP zinc plated rotors.

09-28-2007, 02:55 PM

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From my experience, the OEM sucks. They fade under stop and go traffic making dangerous driving condition. If you don't want to spend $$$ for pads, go with Bendix IQ. I've always used this and they don't fade.

09-28-2007, 03:16 PM

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Easier on the rotors. Who said this? I want an address and social security number. I wonder if he'll be there when brake fade from the OEM pads causes you to plow through a 1999 Kia that pulled in front of you.

Joshua

09-28-2007, 03:29 PM

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my mechanic said to stick w/ OEM so they are easier on the rotors.

09-28-2007, 03:51 PM

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Hawk pads are the way to go...... not expensive at all... match it with the RTP's like what dan/prjct said.. and you will be VERY happy! good luck and post some pics...

09-28-2007, 04:10 PM

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my mechanic said to stick w/ OEM so they are easier on the rotors.

With respect to the pad material/quality, that is a valid conclusion.

09-28-2007, 08:03 PM

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I want to get new rotors but my front brake pads are still in good shape, only 30% worn. I am curious, is it a problem if I use new rotors in the front but use the same old brake pads with them? I know people usually do rotors and pads at the same time, but is it mechanically bad to use my old pads with new rotors?

09-28-2007, 09:57 PM

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I'm not wanting to buy new rotors just yet and I was under the impression that OEM pads aren't as hard on the rotors. Is that not the case?

09-29-2007, 12:44 PM

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Just get OEM pads and be through with it.

09-30-2007, 03:31 AM

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[QUOTE=Rich96;5970419]... my mechanic said to stick w/ OEM so they are easier on the rotors.[QUOTE]

Was he referring to brake pads or Maxi pads?
Kidding aside, was he suggesting to stay away from pad materials
such as semi metallic?

10-01-2007, 06:07 PM

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stock pads r weak, go wit the hawks

10-03-2007, 08:58 PM

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Sooooooooooooooo, anyone have any feedback on this??

10-03-2007, 08:59 PM

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I do that all the time. ^^^

10-15-2007, 02:39 PM

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What's RTP's website for the rotors?

10-15-2007, 03:23 PM

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Sorta on topic. I use the PBR Ultimate pads from the group deal thread. Mine have left a NASTY brake dust on my rims. Anyone have a suggestion of a better pad?

10-15-2007, 04:46 PM

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The Posiquiets are legit, but all the ones suggested are good as well. I can only vouch for the Posiquiets. I got the slotted rotors as well and daddy likes. Buy something soon or you will regret it.

10-15-2007, 06:36 PM

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Albert From my experience, the OEM sucks. They fade under stop and go traffic making dangerous driving condition.

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I wonder if he'll be there when brake fade from the OEM pads causes you to plow through a 1999 Kia that pulled in front of you.

Unless you are doing slaloms through the city or something I don't think there is anyone here that does that much stop and go. I just did a brake job where I upgraded the rotors and kept the stock pads and the combo works fine. In fact over the last 3 years with the total stock set up I had a few times I had to go hard on the brakes to avoid hitting something and the brakes reacted beautifully. I would think OEM would be fine.