I need some recommendations for a good and inexpensive brake pads to replace my OEM pads. Where can I order them and how much would that cost compared to the OEM parts? TIA

 

I got mine front pads at Autozone for $30.00 Not bad for the price till I can change out everything with oem.

 

Is it Autozone brand pads?? $30 for a pair of front is really cheap. How is it compared to the OEM in terms of braking power, dusting, noise & etc?

 

^ I'm also curious how the Autozone pads stack up against OEM. Braking, dust, noise?

It should also be noted that Autozone brake pads come with a lifetime warranty (duralast cmax ). If you wear them out, bring them back in and they will give you a free set as a replacement. Basically, you never have to buy another set of pads ever again!

 

any word back on these??? I'm getting a set today for 'just for now' purposes...

 

Dom,
Why do you want to go BACK to the squeaky, very dusty OEM pads?
how are your autozone pads holding up?

atilla: think you're going to be the guinea pig for us...

 

shittles...

 

on the bright side, you'll only be out $30 and 30 minutes

 

Any word about these Autozone Pads? Dust? Braking power?

 

Great question, I was thinking about this also. I find OEM pads always squealing when cold. I have about 10% left on my front ones. Has anyone tried another brand that's just as effective but no squeal?

 

My report so far (approximately 200 miles on rear's only): Minimal brake dust. stiff braking but forgiving once warmed up. I had to ditch the shims tho because they wouldn't fit

no noise so far - more quiet than my HP+'s that are at 50%

So far...not bad. Wouldn't suggest strapping them on for tracking though - I haven't tested em' out under heavy breaking...

 

i am hearing good stuff about the akebono pads.

you might search a bit.

and for just street the hawk ceramics are very good, and dust little.

beers

 

+1
I'm happy with mine.

 

How about Wagner ?
I got some put on couple days ago, very quiet but noticed quite a bit of dust. Hope it's because it is new.

 

I'm running the Hawk street ceramics. Very quiet but so far they actually feel a little softer in the pedal. That could be me just getting used to them Little dust so far and I've been running them for about 3-4 weeks. Got them from Racing Beat. Seem to stop nicely when I get down on them.