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Old 10-22-2011, 10:59 AM
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Front rotor and pads for a 2005 RL

Hey Guys,

I am about to replace the rotors and pads on my father in law's 2005 RL. We were just thinking of getting the parts from the Acura Dealer. The rotors are $150 each and the pads are $250 for the front. That seems really high even for dealer parts. So, my question is, has anyone found cheaper but good rotors and pads? Second, are there any tricks I need to look out for when doing this job. Thanks
Old 10-22-2011, 11:21 AM
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Originally Posted by mike from annapolis
Hey Guys,

I am about to replace the rotors and pads on my father in law's 2005 RL. We were just thinking of getting the parts from the Acura Dealer. The rotors are $150 each and the pads are $250 for the front. That seems really high even for dealer parts. So, my question is, has anyone found cheaper but good rotors and pads? Second, are there any tricks I need to look out for when doing this job. Thanks
My suggestion is that you save yourself all that money and go for Tirerack.com parts...

http://www.tirerack.com/brakes/resul...5&autoModClar=

Rotors:
You are looking at front rotor = $63 each
Rear rotors = $42 each

Brake-pads:
Front Pads = $61 set
Rear Pads = $44 set

Total Order is: $320 + shipping and potential taxes - not sure where you are in the US.
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here is some more brake-pads for you if you don't like akebono...

http://www.partsgeek.com/catalog/200...e_pad_set.html
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Do yourself a BIG favor, purchase the four aluminum screws (two per front side) that hold the rotors in place. They are very easy to strip and you'll be glad you spent the $2.50 (for all four) in order to finish the job in one day.
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job done

No problem on the brake job. I ended up going with the Acura parts. The job was quite easy except for getting the lug nuts off. Snapped the lug nut wrench in two. Some yahoo must have zipped them on to tight with the impact wrench. I saw the suggestion about buying the caliper bolts too late. Got lucky and nothing stripped or cross threaded. The brake set up was really sweet.

After test driving the car I thought I heard the power steering pump making some noise ..........Well, that's how it goes I guess.



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05 acura Rl

Originally Posted by mike from annapolis
Hey Guys,

I am about to replace the rotors and pads on my father in law's 2005 RL. We were just thinking of getting the parts from the Acura Dealer. The rotors are $150 each and the pads are $250 for the front. That seems really high even for dealer parts. So, my question is, has anyone found cheaper but good rotors and pads? Second, are there any tricks I need to look out for when doing this job. Thanks
i got my rotors on amazon for like 89.00 shipping tax and all the Ceramic brakes. Were 31 shipping tax and all
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238.00 CAD - taxes and delivery for the premium XD brake kit at www.maxbrakes.com shipped to my door in 2 days.. even with Corona going on.

Been using these guys for years no issues
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Any pics of how it looks on the car? I just ordered a EBC kit yesterday but the black pair on the site you gave looks awesome and nicely priced as well.
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Originally Posted by pblocksicivic
Any pics of how it looks on the car? I just ordered a EBC kit yesterday but the black pair on the site you gave looks awesome and nicely priced as well.
The black colour on the discs is just a coating to stop them rusting in transit.
As soon as you put them on the car, the friction surface wears to silver like any other brake disc.
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While doing my 05 RL front caliper brake job, I noticed a metal piece below the brake pads that is broken. It looks like it was either rivetted or screwed into the lower part of the caliper. A mechanic says this piece has to be replaced because the pads may wear the caliper due to brake pad movement. Is this correct otherwise I have to buy a complete caliper for this reason.
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Originally Posted by Jefftech
While doing my 05 RL front caliper brake job, I noticed a metal piece below the brake pads that is broken. It looks like it was either rivetted or screwed into the lower part of the caliper. A mechanic says this piece has to be replaced because the pads may wear the caliper due to brake pad movement. Is this correct otherwise I have to buy a complete caliper for this reason.
What does said metal piece look like?
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Originally Posted by projektvertx
What does said metal piece look like?
Sounds like it is the brake hardware (the metal clips) that attaches to the caliper?
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