jaehlee

I need some recommendations for choosing break pad for my Acura TL-S 2003.

01tl4tl

try search with the word BRAKE
it depends on how you drive and what your concerns are. What rotors you are running- if aftermarket hi performance- OE rotors or what

fsttyms1

Greenstuff hands down.

01tl4tl

we all have an opinion that our choice is the best- and it is for that person
I love my RacingBrake ET300 pads
Used to run Hawk HPS- they are good too
the next person will swear by rotoras- the next axxis- then someone will say the others choice is garbage.....

fsttyms1

Axxis ultimates SUCK Bleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeep.......... ...........

Thats my honest opinion on them. Ive seen axle grease that produced more friction then them when hot, not to mention i think they produced more dust than a coal mine.

01tl4tl

I knew that one would get a rise out of you Kris lol

MurdaZ

iTrader: (1)

i had ebc, they are great, but i wore em out within a year or so....

01tl4tl

how many miles they last with good power- since the stopping abilty decreases with pad wear- and your driving style are what matter
I bet Kris can go thru a few sets a year if he realllllly wants too!
Some good track days will put the hurts on most pads too-

fsttyms1

Actually im half way thru my green stuff pads in over a year (close to 50k miles on them) I can usually get 2 track days out of the greens (but i usually use the reds/ hawk blacks).

AMGala

iTrader: (4)

I've only used the OEMs and Rotora H2s, and the H2s are very good, they are quiet and grip pretty hard.

wathefaukk

www.iRotors.com they have Posi Quiets

jaehlee

Thanks for the replies. I took my car (30,000 miles) for an oil change at dealer. I was told that brake pads need to be changed (front-2mm & rear-4mm left). I can definitely feel the steering wheel vibrate when I step on the brake.

SO...you guys think I need to change rotor disc from warping as well? Or just the brake pads? Is it ok to put new pads on the current stock rotors?

01tl4tl

If you already have shake, you have the dreaded acura rotor syndrome.
The dealer will bend you over on price, but has the tool to resurface the rotors while they are on the car.
Havent you been hearing that bad squeeling noise when you first put the brakes on? thats the warning tab doing its job

Excelerate

iTrader: (1)

The stock rotors are prone to warpage. I would replace them and get a good set of pads like EBC Greenstuffs, Hawk HPS or Ceramics, or ROTORA ceramics.

PM me if you need any prices. Make sure to include your vehicle info and zip code.

jaehlee

Yeah, that's what I thought. Shaking steering wheels but no squeling yet upon braking.

I read all these things about which rotors to get. I drive my car only about 10 miles per day, and I don't race with my car although I would love to if time allows it. Brembo or Rotora? Or should I just get cheap aftermarket rotor?

01tl4tl

In those 10 miles are-statisticly- the MOST dangerous of any drive- ask any insurance agent...
and most people who were in an accident, Far from home- or within AAA free tow limits?

Good quality rotors and good quality pads are crucial to keeping the front of your car where it is now. Just ask my wife!!
Cheap parts are cheap for a reason
you want pads that work when DEAD cold, so high performance isnt really your thing, but ceramics will cut down brake dust for you IMO

PM Josh- Excelerate and he will get the right stuff in your hands.