Replacing brake pads
If i need to replace the brake pads, should i just go to brake masters or someplace generic like that. Or will the brake pads they install be less efficient than the OEM brake pads? This may be a stupid question, but i really want to make sure i don't lose the amazing braking power by installing generic brake pads.
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Stick with OEM pads at Mazda unless you're comfortable changing them yourself (then again you'll never get comfortable until you try...). The stock pads are very good, if a bit squeaky at times.
There are excellent DIY's here and elsewhere btw: https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...=brake+pad+DIY |
Buy the OEM pads and replace them yourself. Most likely you just need to replace your front pads. Is that correct?
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There is a DIY on here to teach you how to change your pads . You'll save a lot money on that . Plus a lot of the guys here use ceramic pads , they help with the squeaking and brake dust that you get from stock pads . I couldn't stand the way my stock would squeak all the time .
Good luck .............. |
I would buy pads and bring them to the installation facility, you never know what quality you are getting from local shops like that.
The OEM's are great but can be a bit pricey ~$120 for the fronts and ~$60 for the rears. You can get some hawk or racing brake pads for less with similar stopping power from either brand. I would recommend the Hawk ceramics or Hawk HPS the ceramics dust less than stock as well. |
Originally Posted by webshooter
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should i just go to brake masters or someplace generic like that
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^needs more face palm, I don't think you got the point across
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http://www.racepages.com/products/?D...2487+848&Nty=1
Ok i searched for hawk, but which sets would you all recommend from the link? |
moved to the section with "brakes" in the title....
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Originally Posted by zoom44
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moved to the section with "brakes" in the title....
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Originally Posted by webshooter
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http://www.racepages.com/products/?D...2487+848&Nty=1
Ok i searched for hawk, but which sets would you all recommend from the link? Attachment 254935 |
Originally Posted by webshooter
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http://www.racepages.com/products/?D...2487+848&Nty=1
Ok i searched for hawk, but which sets would you all recommend from the link? http://raceroots.com/index.php/produ...nufacturer=147 We sell for less and stock the pad so I don't know why you would buy anywhere else, not to mention answering your questions. |
If you get in an accident and they determine it was brake failure, you can go to jail as you are not a certified brake mechanic.
Best bet is to take the advice above and bring in your own pads. Get the cermaics from Porterfield or race roots. |
Originally Posted by Razz1
(Post 3700017)
If you get in an accident and they determine it was brake failure, you can go to jail as you are not a certified brake mechanic.
Best bet is to take the advice above and bring in your own pads. Get the cermaics from Porterfield or race roots. |
changing breaks is eassyyy =) ...unless you somehow fuck with your break lines =) lols.
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Originally Posted by rx8_bee04
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changing breaks is eassyyy =) ...unless you somehow fuck with your break lines =) lols.
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lols, idk i enjoy doing my breaks =)... so long as i have the correct tools! just the back breaks are annoying only because of the rear caliper pistons! they a bitch to push back, lols
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..it's BRAKES by the way! You don't 'push back' the pistons, you TURN back the pistons. It's oh so much easier...with the right tools of course.
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damn this whole thread is full of fail...
anyways hey race roots, any specials on pads coming up? *hint hint* |
yea yea, same shit =P , either way i do mine the right way so idc =) . but thanks! lols =P
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