ltn1dr

My brakes are squeaking excessively, since my cheap ass dealer put shitty aftermarket pads in when my original ones were through at 48k miles.

I was trying to decide between oem regular Acura brakes/rotors, but what are your guy's thoughts on this setup? I really just don't want squeaking or dust; I don't race or anything.

Front Rotors: Racingbrake UP Rotors (Patented Open-Slot) (preorder for late Summer shipping, normal price $245), RAB.90761-281 Front Pads: Racingbrake ET300, RAB.PD1001-33 Rear Rotors: Racingbrake High Performance (Slot), RAB.9094R-111 Rear Pads: Racingbrake ET300, RAB.PD537-33.3

drcoke

Try the rotora pads. I just changed the OEM pads on my Brembro brakes with these today and just as silent as the old one. I bought these to reduce the dust.

Bearcat94

The rotors are new, but the pads are used by a lot of people and get good reviews.

Search "Racing Brake", you'll get a ton of threads asking pretty the same question.

If you're satisfied with good looks and good performance (as good or better than OE), check out the StopTech OE replacement slotted rotors. Probably less expensive than the RB and they work well with ET series pads.

ltn1dr

Thanks for the responses.

Just read a ton of threads on the RacingBrake UP rotors. The price differential on HeelToe between the UPs and the StopTechs is marginal - do you think the UP is better? Quite frankly, and even moreso than performance, I just want to never have rust on my rotors ever again.

I also upped by pads to the ET500s, once again, the $50 difference seems worth it based on what I've been reading on here. Am I going to have excessive dust or anything of that nature?

binhsterbinh

I have 350Z Racingbrake rotors up front (1 piece non UP) with EBC Yellowstuff and the TL Racingbrake rear rotors mated to ET500 pads. I've had the front setup for about 6 months while finally installing the rear ET500's and rotors a few days ago. Even without the proper bed in yet, I can the shift in the balance already. Previously, my EBC Yellowstuff BBK up front would shift all weight forward, but now it feels more neutral and the brake sensitivity has increased as well. It's especially helpful in the morning as the ET500's grab immediately in the cold morning while the Yellowstuff take a few stops to warm up.

I did notice a slight layer of dust on the rear wheels which I usually did not have with the OEM setup which has 60-70% pad left after 78k miles.

Bearcat94

MUCH lower dust with the ET series compared to OE Brembo. Not zero, just a lot less.

Inaccurate

I spent many hours googling the RB pads. I found many people saying to skip the ET300 pads…Many saying that the ET300 offer marginal improvement over oem pads. According to my googling, many said to go with the ET500, which offer a bigger improvement over oem pads .

I just installed the ET500 pads on the wife’s car. I was looking for something that offered the most braking force with the least pedal effort. And, I am very pleased with the ET500 pads.

Also googled replacement rotors. Nothing fancy. Just quality replacement pieces. I found no clear winner while googling for hours. I purchased the ATE PremiumOne Slotted Rotors. Good reviews. Comes with a great rust proof finish that last for a long time.




I feel that the ATE PremiumOne Slotted Rotors with Racing Brake ET500 make a powerful combination.

If you get Hawk or RacingBrake rear pads, BEWARE of this issue below –

The pads have a incorrectly located dowel post that caused the rear pad to sit cock-eyed against the rotor. This caused uneven wear against the rotor and pads.

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Below are pics on the previous rear pads that I removed this past weekend.

antlive

check out the Duralast Gold/Cmac...

07tl-s6spd

iTrader: (1)

just remember less dust usually means more rotor wear.....