Question about brakes...?
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Question about brakes...?
What's going on everyone?
I have a third generation Acura TL (not Type S). It's six speed, manual transmission with (obviously) all four disc brakes.
It's about that time that I replace the brake pads, and I'd like to look into replacing the discs as well. I will be doing all the work myself, so I was wondering if the front brakes are Brembo, or if this is only on the Type S edition? I've tried looking everywhere, my next step is calling an Acura dealer, but I know there is tons of experience on this site.
Thanks guys.
I have a third generation Acura TL (not Type S). It's six speed, manual transmission with (obviously) all four disc brakes.
It's about that time that I replace the brake pads, and I'd like to look into replacing the discs as well. I will be doing all the work myself, so I was wondering if the front brakes are Brembo, or if this is only on the Type S edition? I've tried looking everywhere, my next step is calling an Acura dealer, but I know there is tons of experience on this site.
Thanks guys.
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yes, our six speed manual transmissions have the same brakes as type-s. the Brembos.
you can use any slew of pads and rotor combos.
depends on how deep your pockets are.
you can go to autozone and pick up the rotors and pads there
or you can opt for one of our vendors.
http://store.excelerateperformance.com/
http://www.heeltoeauto.com/
http://www.adamsrotors.com/
we also have a brakemotive package for all 4 rotors and pads
it really doesnt matter the combo you choose, all will stop the car.
I chose to go with a ceramic pad with my brembos because i hated how the factory pads left dust every where.
you can use any slew of pads and rotor combos.
depends on how deep your pockets are.
you can go to autozone and pick up the rotors and pads there
or you can opt for one of our vendors.
http://store.excelerateperformance.com/
http://www.heeltoeauto.com/
http://www.adamsrotors.com/
we also have a brakemotive package for all 4 rotors and pads
it really doesnt matter the combo you choose, all will stop the car.
I chose to go with a ceramic pad with my brembos because i hated how the factory pads left dust every where.
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If you're going to replace the rotors and pads I'd recommend our XLR8 AZ Brake Package.
http://store.excelerateperformance.c.../i-304786.aspx
These Acurazine brake packages are designed to improve braking performance and durability at a reasonable price. The packages include Powerslot/STOPTECH performance rotors and STOPTECH Performance pads. All of the rotors have a black e-coating on the hubs and vanes and an advanced alloy composition. The Powerslot slotted rotors for the front of most Acuras also have a Power Alloy composition and a curved vane construction, which helps reduce heat in the brake system. The STOPTECH Performance pads are a para-aramid compound, which has great initial bite and long-term performance and lower dust and noise than most aftermarket brake pads.
http://store.excelerateperformance.c.../i-304786.aspx
These Acurazine brake packages are designed to improve braking performance and durability at a reasonable price. The packages include Powerslot/STOPTECH performance rotors and STOPTECH Performance pads. All of the rotors have a black e-coating on the hubs and vanes and an advanced alloy composition. The Powerslot slotted rotors for the front of most Acuras also have a Power Alloy composition and a curved vane construction, which helps reduce heat in the brake system. The STOPTECH Performance pads are a para-aramid compound, which has great initial bite and long-term performance and lower dust and noise than most aftermarket brake pads.
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I do not believe that the Brembo rotors are your most cost effective solution for an upgrade.
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I don't care for most of Hawk's line. Maybe they were good at one time but now most of the people that buy them buy them because of brand recognition, just like Optima batteries. They've sucked for many years now but people continue to buy them based on what they did 10 years ago.
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I had hawk HPS pads on my car for a while. they were fine with the OEM blanks on the front. The hawk pads did not like the rear brembo blanks I put on the car and squawked whenever i backed the car up i lived with it like that as it was reasonably tolerable (didn't happen everytime).
switched rotors on the front to the stoptech slotted (the very same found in the excelerate brake pkg), but left the HPS pads since there was good amount of meat left to them. sadly, after a couple of attempts at bedding them into the new rotors, the hawk pads kept squawking with light brake application on those rotors all the time. i finally switched the pads to the stoptech pads they came as part of the excelerate pkg...no issues or noises. they seem to have a much better initial bite than the hawk pads. i have also switched out the rears with stoptech combo, and again no noises, or issues. so far i like the brake feel of the stoptech pkg over the hawk HPS pads. the hawk pads were nice in the sense they didn't dust nearly as much as the OEM pads.
just some other thoughts for you to ponder in your decision.
switched rotors on the front to the stoptech slotted (the very same found in the excelerate brake pkg), but left the HPS pads since there was good amount of meat left to them. sadly, after a couple of attempts at bedding them into the new rotors, the hawk pads kept squawking with light brake application on those rotors all the time. i finally switched the pads to the stoptech pads they came as part of the excelerate pkg...no issues or noises. they seem to have a much better initial bite than the hawk pads. i have also switched out the rears with stoptech combo, and again no noises, or issues. so far i like the brake feel of the stoptech pkg over the hawk HPS pads. the hawk pads were nice in the sense they didn't dust nearly as much as the OEM pads.
just some other thoughts for you to ponder in your decision.
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$26 a pair! Delivered! link no workie
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I had fairly new durlast gold pads, and an OEM rotor when I got the car. They squeaked all the time when cold. I replaced them with Brembo pads, and I'm happy with the performance. They don't really squeak like before, have better initial bite, which I prefer, and perform marginally better at full pedal travel. I'm using Bendix PRT5745 rotors. They're available for about $26 for a pair of fronts, delivered, off Amazon. I've always been a fan of using low cost blank rotors and replacing them with every pad change.
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I pulled the link since it wasn't working for me either.
Just google Bendix PRT5745. Some store on Amazon has them listed really cheap. I purchased them nearly a year ago, and they are the correct ones. The price actually went down a buck since I purchased them.
Just google Bendix PRT5745. Some store on Amazon has them listed really cheap. I purchased them nearly a year ago, and they are the correct ones. The price actually went down a buck since I purchased them.
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