It's 60k miles and my stock pads are still operating fine. I'm thinking of replacing them with either aftermarket or keep the OEM. I don't drive aggressively and that's why my stock pads still have plenty of meat left. What do you recommend? Thanks.

 

hawk hps pads if you do upgrade..

 

I highly recommend Axxis Ceramic. Great slight upgrade from OEM. Very low brake dust. Google for best price.

 

so i decided to get EBC green stuff pads instead. My next question is how many bottles of Dot 4 brake fluid should I get? I saw some posts saying up to 4 bottles but I think it's overkill. How much did you guys use?

 

check the manual

 

don't have one. Bought the car used.

 

Service Manual Part # 61STK00 $75
800-782-4356 8AM-6PM EST

Owners Manual does not list the amount needed.

See also:
https://acurazine.com/forums/1g-rdx-diy-faq-161/diy-pressure-bleeding-brakes-775757/

 

http://workshop-manuals.com/

 

I followed 737 Jock's lead and bought the Duramax's from AutoZone.

 

I've got a Heeltoe redstuff kit sitting in the garage, waiting for a bit more wear on the pads and front rotors to swap. I'll post notes after install and bedding in (september maybe?).

 

EBC brake pads=tons of brake dust.

 

Thats why I did the Redstuff...

 

This is very True! I have the Yellow Stuff with Slotted Rotors brake dust is there. I even use Armor All Wheel dust protectant does help!

Once again, Better than OEM performance, VERY LOW brake dust get Axxis Pads.

Have them on my IS350 for 18 months now perform great! Lasting twice as long as OEM pads.

 

I have tried hawks hps, ebc green, yellow and red? (not sure about red) and ended up going back to oem. I think oem is best in terms of balance between noise and stopping torque. Other ones are too noisy and only give about 3% shorter stopping distance only when warm. The new oem pad formulas are more resistant to fade compared to original ones too.