chistoso

2015 SH-AWD TLX
Sorry if I知 posting to the wrong place or if I missed that this was already covered somewhere. I知 a newb
But I need new brakes in my TLX and wondering how the aftermarket ones compared to the stock and what anyone recommend? I知 not going to the track but do like the performance feel. Any suggestions on pads and rotor manufacturers?

Christopher.

I'm less than 2 months into my TLX ownership, I'm interested to see what people say, if there are some pads that will give greater stopping power than stock, but still last reasonably well.

Here is what one user over on TLXForums said, in answer to a similar question:

Consensus seems to be: upgrade to performance summer tires before bothering to upgrade brakes. In the ran and snow, brakes wouldn't help regardless, as wet/snow traction is the limiting factor, not our brakes.

Here is what the OP asking about brake upgrades eventually ended up doing after reading other memeber's input:

I've seen multiple people highly recommend Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3 tires. Discussed here also:

chistoso

Thanks Chris. I just got my TLX about a week ago. I had a 12 TL Tech with SHAWD before and loved it. It ran and stopped great with Pilot Super Sports. I plan to install them on my TLX in the summer as well along with some new wheels. The TLX is used and the brakes feels like they have some run out and since I'm going to need to replace at some point, I figured I might as well see what people think about aftermarket pads and rotors.
I saw that same post you copied about the brakes. I wasn't sure about the rotors. I've heard different opinions on drilled vs slotted vs drilled and slotted vs plain. New brakes lines may be out of scope for me. I'd love to hear more from others.

csmeance

Slotted will improve braking bite, keep a clean pad, chew through the pads much faster and most places will not resurface/machine slotted rotors. With that said, I have slotted racing brake rotors on 3/4 hondas that I own. Better tires will certainly help but pads and rotors will make a difference. I'm not sure if racing brake or any other company makes higher performing pads. I can say though if you get the ET500 from racing brake (pads) and their slotted rotors it'll be a nice upgrade over the stock setup without "braking" the bank

dv-

I realize he's starting from just about the worst-case possible, but I still thought this article / YT video was interesting.

https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-cul...l-about-tires/

chistoso

Gordon Graham

I may be posting in the wrong location but I am wondering if the 2018 TLX Advance model's brakes are interchangeable with 2013 TL Advanced. I bought an upgrade package for my 2013 TL but ended up getting rid of it and getting the 2018 TLX. My TLX brakes are finally starting to go bad after 60k milles and I still have the other set in my garage.

csmeance

Do you have TLX V6 or 4Cyl? Parts catalog is showing Same front pads for 13TL and TLX 4 cyl (same pad as ridgeline and odyssey) . V6 uses different pads

Gordon Graham

Thanks, I have the 6 cyl.

syee99

Bumping this as I'm also curious as to what people have used and have success with seeing our cars are several years old now and probably have gone through a set or two of brakes. Mine are on their last legs. Not tracking my car either - mostly city and spirited highway driving for me. Any recommendations or just go with stock?