mobilip7

Hello Folks,

I am new to this forum. I have a 2005 Acura TL that needs new rotors and brake pads. I am looking for really good rotors and brake pads that I can buy on my own and have a local mechanic/ car shop install them.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
CP

LoveMyTL-S

Hello and welcome to AZ!

I noticed there was another thread on the page about brake pads, perhaps this will help you:

https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/need-new-brake-pads-advice-needed-818619/

VQPower37

depends on what ur looking for when u say good ... long lasting? autozone gold cmax + r1concepts rotors long lasting = good IMO

krmerritt

How many miles did you get out of your original pads?

TheChamp531

iTrader: (3)

I suggest getting the Duralax CMAX pads. Best pads for the buck IMO. I still have mine for over 50k and still works like new + it has almost no brake dust.

ez12a

I've got OEM blanks and CMAX pads. They feel more or less stock and dust a hell of a lot less. Perfect for a DD imo.

azzyork

Looks like he has a 2005 Acura TL base that means non brembos, with the pads you guys are mentioning does that matter?

ez12a

there are cmaxes for autos as well.

TheChamp531

iTrader: (3)

And there is a lifetime warranty! When they wear out you get a new pair.

paperboy42190

iTrader: (7)

i'd get the gold cmax if i had the base tl, but not if i have a type s...i hear it eats rotors too much cuz of its hard compound which is also why the pads last so long, plus the braking performance is a bit short of oem.

erdoc48

I bought the rotor and pad kit from Brakemotive, who's a vendor here on Azine (I think they still are). I got slotted and drilled rotors, zinc plated, and the kit was $179 shipped (for all four wheels). I've put 16k miles on them so far, and no noticeable wear. This is for the AT car.