Ok, so I need brake pads. 08 TL-S so it has Brembos. I searched but only found stuff up to 07... Will pads marketed for the 07 TL-S Brembos work on the 08s? I heard they changed the brake design a little but was not sure if that really is the case.

So, Id like to run Axxis Ults (have them on my RSX-S love them) but, cant find them, so if anyone knows the part numbers and where to get them for the 08 TL-S, let me know. I also like the RB300, RB500, and Hawk HPS or Ceramic.

Dust is not an issue, noise though Id like them quiet as possible. This is a street only car as well, I just want some serious stopping power. I think the HPS's would be sort of loud. Don't know about the RB300 or RB500s, anyone with experience? Initial bite, fade resistance, noise, life, etc...? And the Ults, many say they are loud, but they are silent on my RSX.

Id prefer the Ults, then the RBs, then the HPS, so... Also what grease, and should I use the shims or not?

 

If it fits the '04 - '07 Brembo, it'll fit the '08 Brembo. There have been a couple of changes in the Acura Pad design, (added chamfers (sp?), changed spec from M77 grease to Brembo grease, etc), but no change in fitment. I think most of the changes have been to reduce noise and/or reduce wear.

I've run the RB ET500 on the '02 TL-S for ~6 months. Great initial bite, no noise, moderate/low dust - too early to say about life and haven't run 'em hard enough to have them fade. I was *strongly * considering these for my '07 TL-S pad change a couple months ago.

IMHO, the OE pad is about as good as it'll get for stopping perfomance and noise. Dust is another issue. However, when I change rotors, I plan on goinf RB Rotors and RB ET pads.

 

If you are concerned about noise I would recommend the Hawk Ceramics out of all your choices. The HPS is ferro-carbon (semi-metallic), so while it will have great bite it will also emit a decent amount of dust and some noise.

Another option is the ROTORA H2 ceramic pad.

The 08 TL-S pad should be the same as all the others. I'm 99% sure.

 

Excelerate, I just looked at those rotoras i like them. Can you comment any further on them.