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Old 06-29-2011, 05:36 AM
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Inexpensive brake pads for the Type S

Hunting around to replace the pads on the wife's 07 Type S we bought last December, at 21,000 miles, what I'm assuming were the original pads, were down to about 3/16ths. They weren't quite on the squealers, but the pedal feel and brake response told the tale - it was time.

Shopping around, looks like the pads go for $200 in some "finer" situations.

I scored these on Amazon for $26.00. I have no delusions about them being track-ready pads, and if they only last 10k miles, it takes all of 10 minutes to change them on the brembo calipers - something I really liked.

Anyway, don't know if anyone's discovered these or not, but I've put it on the road for a bit after installing, and *gasp* they stop the car just like they're supposed to. HOPEFULLY they're a bit less dusty than the stock ones. I had to start waxing the rims with Ms. heavy gas-pedal driving the thing all the time.

Cheap Type S Front Brake Pads on Amazon

Here are the rears I bought, also very inexpensive:

Cheap 3G TL Rear Brake Pads on Amazon
Old 06-29-2011, 06:00 AM
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Linky/Pic no workie.


In for response since I am in the market for new pads
Old 06-29-2011, 06:26 AM
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Actually Rock Auto has pads for $16.70, but with the 5% discount coupon, looks like new pads can be had for $15.87, plus shipping.

CENTRIC Part # 10210010 C-TEK Standard Metallic
Brembo Front Caliper; Front $16.70
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Amazon - Auto Extra Friction AXMD1049 Semi-Metallic Brake Pad
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dang those r some cheap pads lol
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Originally Posted by paperboy42190
dang those r some cheap pads lol

they are toooo cheap, I don't know but brakes aren't a joke, pay a little more for a good/ quality brand for your safety!!
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honestly, brake pads is something i dont "cheap" out on.
Im sure there are better pads out there than OEM
but, i feel more comfortable on OEM pads even with slotted rotors.

I associate "inexpensive" with ---lower quality standards and material.
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In for follow up review after these pads see some wear and tear!
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http://store.excelerateperformance.com/

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Hey check out ebay# http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Acura...Q5fAccessories
there like 150..
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I bought my front OEM pads for a bit over $150. My heart is at rest
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Autozone Duralast CMAXes for 60 bucks. Tried and true with free lifetime replacements after the first purchase.
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I just went out and heated them up. I've got a pair of alternating 90 degree alternating switchbacks with a valley in between on the backroads up to my home. Hard braking from 80 to 35, back on the throttle, hard braking from 70 to 35, back on the throttle, 60 to full stop, no ABS assistance. Dunno about longevity, but they're sticking more than well enough for daily driver pads.

We shall see. Again, not a track car here, just want another 20k out of them without dropping 150+ a set.
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Autozone Duralast CMAXes is what I got. They work great and have lifetime warranty.
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Did some more research here; these Auto-Extra pads are marketed in the US and Canada for a company called "Uni-Select" - who is apparently a pretty large reseller, though I've not heard of them. Not sure if that helps or hurts the quality thoughts about the part....lol.
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