Its that time to replace my stock brake pads and I'd like to get any suggestions for brake pads that are superior to the stock Honda pads. Honda wants $65.00 a pair, and I would think there are better out there for the price. I simply want something better than stock, with quicker/shorter stopping power and ideally cleaner (less dust). I don't need race or track quality, just a street performance.

I've done some quick net searchs to find the following brands. Any suggestions on these or others?
- AXXIS
- AEM
- HAWK

I don't plan to replace my rotors yet and am not a performance freak, so no need to suggest perf brake kits or anything.

I appreciate your feedback. Thanks.

-TNT (98 Accord Coupe EX V6)

 

I would really like to know the answer to. I got a crap *** stock engine, and mines an automatic and it still doesnt stop sharp enuff for me.

 

Hawk HP Plus

maybe EBC Green Stuff


[Modified by Sabastian, 10:38 PM 1/11/2002]

 

http://www.coximport.com
i got my front and rear shipped for $77
they have the axxis metal masters.. i would recommend those!

 

get the axxis mm i got mine from coximports.com too.

 

Axxis Metal Masters all the way!

 

axxis are junk pads,

i would go hawk hp's or hp+'s depending on you driving technique also ss braided brake lines and using a good brake fluid wouldnt hurt

 

i am one of the brake guru's around here and have tested and seen tested many different pads

the one thing I know is that brake pads depend on the car and driver

I use Carbotech Engineering's Panther Plus pad, but I also run track events where high temperature and extreme braking is taking place

for everyday driving, trust me no street driving whether aggresive or not can compare to the track, any pad will suffice.Carbotech panthers & Hawk HP's are the best choice, but rather expensive, AEM pads are just sold by name, EBC green stuffs are pretty good and I have never heard anyone complain about their street performance, AXXis pads are junk and are not rotor friendly from what I understand.

Basically this is what I suggest you do:
1) flush your fluid and put in a higher temperature fluid like ATE super blue or Motul, but remember these fluids retain water faster than the average DOT 3 fluid and will need to be changed more often
2) by a cheap set of carbon metallic pads and try them out, if there is a big difference in braking look into a higher quality pad that will last longer
3)call Andie at Carbotech Engineering and discuss with him what you want in a pad and have him help you make a choice that will best benifit you, trust me you will not regret it and it is free

i hope this helps and let me, if not everyone else, know what you decided

 

I was in a similar position as you with my 92 EX. I wanted to get the Hawk HPS street pads based on what I read here and elsewhere but I just couldn't get them in a timely fashion so I decided to go with Performance Friction pads.. I got them from Autozone, $42 with a lifetime warranty and I LOVE them. They are much much much grabbier than before and dust is just about nil. Only regret i have is that they don't have them for the rear!! They are a pretty high quality pad, I like them.

My 2 cents

 

Axxis has a new pad out, the Axxis Ultimate. The guys at StopTech www.stoptech.com use them on their big brake upgrades. I'll be using those next. ~$70/set.

Do NOT try and use Project mu pads though... Japan stuff... also crap stuff... at either $110/set to $170/set (front pads only!), they pretty much jack ya, and are WORSE than stock pads.

 

EBC Green Stuff

 

Thanks to all that replied.

Between the posts here and doing a few more searches on Honda-tech forums, I've decided. I've ordered a pair of Hawk HPS for $44 + $8 s/h (2-day) from TireRack.com and will see how they go. This was the cheapest I could find with two-day shipping.

I primarily made the decision based on so many good comments on Hawk versus other brands, and price. Most of the other ones you all were suggesting seemed comparable, significantly more expensive, and/or probably more than I really need for my aggressive style city driving.

I thank you all for your help, and appreciate the remarks. Its nice to have a body of folks to turn to when you need real comments.

-TNT

 

Guess it won't affect your decision but hps's wear out pretty fast. They're not too dusty on the street (opinion) but after a weekend of autoX they leave a nice coat. I think they wear a bit too fast for full street pads but once again thats an opinion. Gluck on your decision.