I am going to replace front pads and rotors, I've checked the prices, so it's about $80 for pads and $268 for two rotors. Is it reasonable to buy OEM brakes or there are quality aftermarket parts (as good as the OEM ones)? Or maybe I should buy OEM pads and aftermarket rotors?
2017 Acura RDX

 

What do you think about this set?
Pads - AKEBONO ACT1697 Proact Ceramic Pad; Includes Premium Stainless Hardware, abutment clips Front; w/ Mechanical Pad Wear Sensor ($51)
Rotors - CENTRIC 12040080 Semi-Coated Front ($42 * 2)

 

I would try Rotors RAYBESTOS 981021, they have a milling like the top Mersedes AMG brakes.


Pads - AKEBONO ACT1697 is good.

 

The AMG like milling is good but for me is most important
- correct geometry and the ability to maintain it after long-term use
- rust protection just from esthetic perspective

I could not find many reviews about RAYBESTOS 981021 are they really better than CENTRIC 12040080? How can I compare them?

 

All the geometry characteristics are written on Rockauto.
There are questions about CENTRIC 12040080 because they positions them as budget-friendly and not fully coated.
RAYBESTOS 981021 need to be compared with CENTRIC 32040080F

 

Thanks, have you used any of these rotors, if so what your impression is?
That's a question for everyone.

 

I have BOSCH26011548 QuietCast and AKEBONOACT1697Proact Ceramic Pad on my 2013 RDX.
60,000 miles and still have tons of meat left.
Quiet, No shake No vibration

 

I currently have Power Stop. Got 140K miles out of them. Front has a lot of pad left.

https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo...13824&jsn=1091