im buying some brembo rotors and the whoesaler can sell me some aem pads with the rotors....yet the pads are like 70$! Is it worth it, or should i go to honda and buy some? Also, how much should i expect to pay at honda for oem pads....and should i just get 94-977 accord pads for my 97 2.2 whip? THANKS!

 

argiht, thanks for the back up guys.......just kidding, anyway.... went to honda today, and yes, the brake pads for the accord and cl are the same...and its my lower ball joints that are blown....$25. a piece for the joints, and 46$ for the pads!...whatcha guys think? you should i do aem pads, or go oem pads...someon....give me an opinion!

 

hi,

i suggest goin w/ aftermarket pads.

70 for aem seems expensive.


i got axxis metal masters from coximport.com for prett cheap.
sure they dust a lot...but the stopping power and fade resistance is great, much better than the OEM pad......

i hear good things about axxis ultimates, one step above the metal masters too, similiar price.


I hear A LOT of bad things about EBC.....stay away

 

have u checked groupbuycenter.com for pads. they usually have AEM pads there and axis.

 

AEM you pay for the name.
Axxis have been fine so far for me.

 

I've heard quite a few differing opinions on here....but I'm still happy with my Comptech pads....

my 2 cents

 

I got PBR Metal Master pads for $28.00. A lot of dust, but great stopping ability.

 

I will never buy another pad other than AEM.

I fought brake dust forever until I got these. Shop around for a better price, but I can speak highly enough of them.

I do get an initial squeak from them first thing when theyre cold, but no more damn dust.

 

I probably should of bought some better brake pads too...but it ain't my money...its my parents...so i gotta keep what i get..

CL'S

 

A general rule of thumb is that OEM pads for MOST Honda Motor Company vehicles is the best pad to avoid brake squeaking. Keeping in mind - i am only speaking of honda brake pads on a factory brake caliper. This does not apply to aftermarket calipers/rotors.

(FYI: I still run aftermarket - i paid more for them than OEM so they HAVE to work better right?? Hahaha - just kidding)