willu707

Im looking to do a brake job on my 2002 lx sedan soon. So I was curious if you guys recommend anything specific for our rides? Should i go OEM? Or should i use aftermarket? I was thinking new pads and rotors up front. Then whatever is necessary for my rear drums. Thank you as always, and i would have searched if that would work.

popee

brembo blank rotors, hawks pad in the front and keeps it oem in the back

willu707

When you say brembo blanks, do you mean their standard rotors that are not cross-drilled or slotted?

Also, does anyone have a place to recommend for good quality and prices? Thanks

toyomatt84

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Yes.

willu707

The only thing is I keep reading about the brembo blanks rusting since they have no coating. They only coat their sports rotors. I dont want to put some rims on this summer just to see some rusted brembos.

toyomatt84

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If you're using your brakes, which most people do these days, you won't see any rust on the brake surface. Maybe some will be on the rotor hat and the edges, but you'd have to be looking for it.

willu707

If im using my brakes? LOL. Well for whats its worth should i just spend the money on some slotted ones? Their around $140 and i believe thats for the fronts right? Where the blanks are $40.

kcari

how do you guys feel about ceramic pads with oem rotors

willu707

Thread thief. Just kidding. But my input is that on tirerack it says ceramic pads are recommended my vehicles manufacturer. So im not sure if that matters.

Harlowe

Blank rotors, and Hawk pads, if you are looking for a little upgrade.

willu707

What do you use on your ride Harlowe? You say that recommendation with confidence. Thanks

DynastyRacer22

not to thread jack but i just got an alignment done and was thinking about replacing the rotors and pads as well..would it effect anything? i was thinkin brembo blanks and hawks pads as well

willu707

Damn, thats twice in my thread it has been jacked. Just kidding again. The brake upgrade would not effect your alignment in any way.

DDragon7

I too agree and use Brembo blanks, and Hawk HPS.

willu707

So more people are starting to say go with the brembo blanks. Does anyone have any pics of their rides with the brembo blanks on? Im just curious about that because of the ammount of people that have said theirs rusted in spots. Im about to put some rims on my ride this summer, so i want it to look clean. Thanks guys

em2power

i agree with hawk hps, and brembo blanks... im in the process of gettin the blanks, already got my hps, and they are grade A

thinknology

x2... unless your going to do the rear swappingto disc... which I believe is a little past what your thinking

... wow lots have changed, it's been too long... again


p.s. the hawk pads are delicious, I like 'em, I like 'em alot

kcari

are hawk pads, ceramic pads?

thinknology

Hawk makes a ceramic pad but my suggestion would be the "HPS" I've used these pads on multiple cars and they are absolutely great, great stopping power and they last for quite awhile if taken care of

kcari

are they quiet and do they have a lot of brake dust?

katzenjammer84

<---Hawk HPS and Brembo blanks here. More than enough for stock D17 power.

If you're going for a big brake kit, definitely Wilwood.

willu707

This is why i love these forums. You guys give me quick answers, and quality ones as well. I apprecaite the fact that everyone is pointing me towards the cheaper, yet better product. Brembo blanks and Hawk Pads here i come. Thank you so much guys.

Also, does anyone recommend a good shoe for the rear drums? Sould i go to the local stealership or buy them from tirerack like i was going to with my brembo blanks and hawk pads. Thanks

thinknology

Its been so long since I've used anything else I can't remember exactly what's its like with OEM or the likes but I would say average brake dust, and it seems they tend to get louder the older they get, but even then if you want better brake pads then more than likely your going to be cleaning your rims enough for it to not matter and the life span and quality of the pad is well worth and noise or other negatives that may be found.



And Willu as far as shoes for the rear, IMO, where ever you can get them cheaper get them there, as I'm sure you know your braking power is in the front and it won't do you any good to try to spruce up dem drums.

DDragon7

I dont know about brake dust, I think it creates just a little more, but I wash my car enough to remove them. I dont want any brake dust to be sitting on the rim for too long.

Also, I would just go with OEM shoes.