Brake Pad Buying Advice
#16
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I bought them from Amazon (Prime ). The shims come pre-installed on the Akebono pads.
Front: Amazon.com: Akebono ACT976 ProACT Ultra-Premium Ceramic Brake Pad Set: Automotive
Rear: Amazon.com: Akebono ACT606 ProACT Ultra-Premium Ceramic Brake Pad Set: Automotive
Front: Amazon.com: Akebono ACT976 ProACT Ultra-Premium Ceramic Brake Pad Set: Automotive
Rear: Amazon.com: Akebono ACT606 ProACT Ultra-Premium Ceramic Brake Pad Set: Automotive
In case I need rotors - can you please provide link for those also? I didn't find R300, plus I want to make sure that I'm looking at the exact thing that you ordered. How are the rotors holding up? Their reviews seem mixed.
Based on your experience so far would you recommend this brake/rotor setup?
Thanks!
#17
Lexus Champion
This is great. The price is not bad at all - $100 for both front and rear. I'm probably going to go with these and will order them today.
In case I need rotors - can you please provide link for those also? I didn't find R300, plus I want to make sure that I'm looking at the exact thing that you ordered. How are the rotors holding up? Their reviews seem mixed.
Based on your experience so far would you recommend this brake/rotor setup?
Thanks!
In case I need rotors - can you please provide link for those also? I didn't find R300, plus I want to make sure that I'm looking at the exact thing that you ordered. How are the rotors holding up? Their reviews seem mixed.
Based on your experience so far would you recommend this brake/rotor setup?
Thanks!
Here's the link for the rear rotors:
It's really too early to tell since I've only put about 3K miles on the front rotors / pads but so far so good. I've driven down a few back roads and really stomped on the brakes and they bite hard. If you go w/ the Akebono pads you don't have to bed them in, you just install and drive.
I'll update as I get mileage on the rotors.
#18
Intermediate
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Here's the link for the front rotors:
Amazon.com: Raybestos 980160PER Advanced Technology Disc Brake Rotor - Performance: Automotive
Here's the link for the rear rotors:
Amazon.com: Raybestos 96929 Advanced Technology Disc Brake Rotor - Drum in Hat: Automotive
It's really too early to tell since I've only put about 3K miles on the front rotors / pads but so far so good. I've driven down a few back roads and really stomped on the brakes and they bite hard. If you go w/ the Akebono pads you don't have to bed them in, you just install and drive.
I'll update as I get mileage on the rotors.
Amazon.com: Raybestos 980160PER Advanced Technology Disc Brake Rotor - Performance: Automotive
Here's the link for the rear rotors:
Amazon.com: Raybestos 96929 Advanced Technology Disc Brake Rotor - Drum in Hat: Automotive
It's really too early to tell since I've only put about 3K miles on the front rotors / pads but so far so good. I've driven down a few back roads and really stomped on the brakes and they bite hard. If you go w/ the Akebono pads you don't have to bed them in, you just install and drive.
I'll update as I get mileage on the rotors.
I'm sure you must have done some research before going with these. I think I'll go with same setup as yours.
Thanks for all the information! It has been very helpful
#20
Lexus Champion
Regarding pads, you can use the same Akebono pads w/ any brand rotor...so you'll be fine using those.
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