What kinda brake pads do you recommend for a 95 LS Sedan? My current pads are worn out & need to be replaced asap, and I was just wondering what are some good brake pads to look at. The ones that are on my ride right now are ones I got from Schucks, forgot the brand.. but they lasted me about 6 months. Is that average?

HOlla back with some suggestions

 

I did a poll a while back and the result was axxis ultimates with the most votes and over the last couple months, i've heard nothing but good things about the performance of these... (although i think they have a little bit more brake dust than less aggressive pads). And i've also heard an equal amount of good things about cobaltfriction.com and the member here is runs it.. i forget his name... but has a good rep here at HT. I don't think you will go wrong gettin those... i'm actually waitin until mine wear out to pick up a set myself.

wouldn't recommend something i wouldnt use personally

 

Thanks.. what are the price ranges of these brake pads you mentioned? I want something high quality & affordable. I will check out axxis and others, and decide what will benefit me most.

 

yes check with Andie at CobaltFriction.com (HT member) he's the man you wanna talk to about brakes.

 

andie at cobalt friction
just give him a call, tell him ur from h-t
tell him ur car, he'll ask u some questions and reccomend a pad for you

I'm using Cobalt Friction GT-Sport in the front, and Axxis Ultimates in the rear, I couldn't be happier.

 

awesome, how much did u pay for that set-up? and how much will andie discount me, for being a H-T member? I want to get the best deal I can get my hands on right now.. I have insurance to pay very soon also.. lol, damn acuras are pretty expensive to insure.. but hey, it was either that or an 89' Dodge Colt minivan.. I chose the Teggy!!

Traded my sister straight across for her teg, good deal eh?

 

best deal is gonna be axxis ultimates all around
just call andie...he'll hook you up

 

K, thanks.. I checked out the cobaltfriction site.. likes like good stuff, do you know Andie's email?

 

try http://www.nopionline.com they have some good prices

 

just give him a call its toll free

1-877-562-9237

 

What are you doing to go through pads every six months?

Any "good" pad isn't going to be that cheap. Go to autozone and pick up some front pads for $20 or so. They'll work just fine, and won't need to build up much heat to make them stop like some of the more race-oriented pads will.

Of course, if you are racing (not on the street, right? ), then search the road racing forum for brake pad suggestions. The subject has been covered many times.

 

see what i said bout cobaltfriction? hehe... its rare to see a company get nothing but good comments on a board like ours where we are so particular about our car parts and the service we get. I think it says a great deal about the companies service and products

 

Ok thanks for the advice.. well, i guess it doesnt matter on what kinda of brake pads.. I just want to replace them because of the fact, that mine are needed to be replaced like this week.. my ABS light has been coming on & I think because my pads are really worn out

 

if your abs light is coming on, i think its a different problem then just worn pads. might wanna get that checked out, or just go ahead and bleed your abs system. i am running axxis ultimates in the front and rear that andie sold me. they're a good pad, but they do dust a lot and recently, i've been gettin a bit of squeaking. look for matt bookler who works at carbotech (h-t name: maddmatt) as his company just released the carbotech bobcat which has been getting recent praise. i think i will try those out when my ultimates die, but for now, i can vouch for the ultimates.

-brian

 

seriously, if ur abs light is on then thats a different story than if ur "e" brakelight came on.

when did you last have ur abs bled?


[Modified by pdcdragon, 7:06 PM 3/11/2003]

 

I have no idea.. my parents bought the car in 98.. I dont even think the ABS has ever been bled... we bought the car with low miles (10-20k), and now has 99k... Tell me more bout ABS light stuff..

 

the older of the third gen integras have a different abs unit than the newer models and have a seperate reservoir wit brake fluid in it for the abs and ever once in a while that crap needs to get bled... if it doesnt, i think it will have a hard time pressurizing the system and will give u an abs light... but it could very well be something else so i would have it checked out... the abs could be having any one of many possible issues

 

No one goes with OEM pads? Acuraautomotiveparts.org has pretty decent prices on them....

 

Axxis Metal Masters or AEM(nissin) pads are the way to go.

 

Metal Master eats Rotors for breakfast.

 

i like OEM

 

whatever you do, do not buy hawk i have had the worst experience with those **** pads. But thats just my opinion you dont have to listen to me

 

cobalt friction
axxis ultimates for daily driving, light track use

 

They sound like hell when they are cold, but otherwise I have stock rotors with about 65k on them and they are doing as good as ever, no signs of warpage or anything.

 

whats wrong with EBC green stuff , ive heard great things about them , i have then , with power slot drilled and sloted rotors , but i drive hard . . .