I have a 93' SE and I need rear brake pads right now. I searched but I couldnt find a place online where i could buy some good brake pads. Also what brake pads would you guys recommend (Axxis Metal Masters?)? Also a good place to buy rear discs (cross drilled or slotted)?

Thanks
-Mike

 

Pads are Pads. Just get them from O'Reiley or Autozone. The only difference is you might be able to get Carbon Metallic or something like that to lower the brake dust. But plan on replacing your rotors soon if you buy those. Dont know about your rotors (rear discs) Also, you will have to buy a tool to push and twist in those rear cylinders on you caliper. They dont just push in. Good Luck

 

"Pads are pads"???? WTF are you thinking?!?! Please know what you're talking about before you post on subjects like this.
The correct ompound of brake pads for your application is essential for good braking!

read the FAQ posts on the top of this forum, and the stuff on the general forum. I have posted more than a dozen reviews myself on good brake pads in the last few months.

 

You don't need a special tool. Needle nosed pliers will work. I have done this myself.

Carbon metallic doesn't lower the brake dust. That is just a marketing gimick. Just ask any of us who use them. I have found that it increases brake dust. (EBC, Porterfield...)

 

Newbies who use pliers will damage the caliper. All you need is a G clamp. $3 for one.

 

my bad, thats just with my expirence with em. Everybody has their oponion. its not that I dont know what Im talking about.....its my expirence.

 

Think again sport. You just need to be patient and take your time. It isn't hard. And who the heck are you calling a newbie?

 

Ah hem.

I wasn't calling you a newbie. I was stating that it would be best for new people to just use G-clamps to push the caliper pistons back in instead of using a plier, muchless a sharp tiped needle nose plier. People who attempt brake jobs for the first time with a needle nose are much more likely to puncture the piston seals. G clamp is the right tool for a DIY job, there's no argueing about it.

 

KVR carbon fiber brake pads are real good. They last and stop very well. The dust a bit more than stockers but otherwise are great! Not too expensive for a quality brake pad either. I got mine from www.cyberauto.com

 

i agree with matt... you're giving bad advice. don't make it seem like a fact when it's from your "experience" (how many brake pads have to tried out anyway?)

nstymax - the brake pads you should get depends on what you want... low dusting, low squeeling, no fading, ..... do a search. also putting cross drilled/slotted rotors in the back is almost pointless... get them for the front first. you only need rotors and performance pads if you are doing a lot of stopping and going (autox) and stopping from high speeds. they help dissipate the heat. however, the most important component in braking are your tires (suspension is next)...

 

I had to just call up stillen for my rear slotted rotrs. But GR Racing has the front and rear in cross drilled, or just the fronts in slotted.

 

there is argueing about it because you cant use a clamp on the back brakes you have to use something to turn them like needle nose pliers or the tool they sell for it.

 

ahh, I see.

(I'm blessed with drums )

 

That explains why you don't use needle nose.....

 

Thanks guys, I think im going to go with Brembo solid rotors on the rear!

 

good choice

 

I second that, I love my brembos. Solids in the back and vented up front, along with a good set of pads will yield much braking happiness