poppintec

what are the opinons on brake pads out there need to get some new ones.

Professor

OEM.

It's like tires, you can get some brakes that will feel, however, negligible, with abit more stopping power. But how often do we really drive RL to need a Formula 1 experience? The off-market will probably not last as long as the OEMs either.

Unless you are doing the rotors, calipers, and pads with some high end stuff, you won't notice anything. And for the dollars to upgrade, the RL can't produce the horses to need the difference.

poppintec

oem are expensive i feel like there has to be better priced better performing aftermarket pads out there

nodegree

I'm thinking about red stuff pads....I've heard bad things about green stuff....let me know what you decide and i'll do the same! I'm also thinking about rotors as well. I'm thinking stoptech. Rotora are alot more expensive.

poppintec

yea I was reading about these akebono pads that are supposed to be oem equivlant for cheaper, but im still undecided at this point was hoping for some good feedback on what people are currently using

wcoy

I bought Akebono off Tire Rack and love them. Braking is same if not a bit better than OEM and no dust whatsoever.

drolds72

I am using Akebono's from tirerack as well. Very pleased with them. I know they feel very close to OEM, I would not be able to tell the difference unless I could do a side by side comparison. About $100 less than OEM!

neuronbob

From the Garage:

https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-rl-2005-2012-76/d-003-anyone-know-perfomrnace-brake-pads-05-rl-499079/

rtr

Carbotech pads and centric premium rotors with custom slotting!! I put a big post on them and pictures. You could launch your passenger through the window in a second. lol

rcannon440

I use EBC brake pads