MGK

Hello
I have a 2008 TL type S, and I am considering trying some different brake pads and rotors as compared to the usual Brembos. I am tired of paying every two years for the rotors and the brakes. I do spirited driving sometimes, but mostly normal driving. The 700 bucks every two years is a bit too expensive..

I have read a lot of threads here, and would just like some top suggestions for alternatives based on what you guys have tried and have worked out well for you guys. Worst case, I guess I can try it for 6 months and then pony up if needed, but I atleast want to try one alternative since I plan to keep the car for a while. I was interested in seeing what your experience were with other pads and rotors and your style of driving, what you didnt like about them(sqeal? not enough stopping power? dust? anything else?) and if you would recommend them. I am hoping it would help other folks too who are looking for the same information in one thread.

Thank you in advance!

mcmanut

I have used the top end Auto Zone pads and they have been great! Low dust and stopping power is awesome. The best part is you only pay for them once. They have a free replacement policy when they wear and need to be replaced . I'm on my 3rd set and no questions asked when you replace them. Go to AutoZone.com

truonghthe

Autozone Duralast Cmax gold (the name has change) cost $55 for lifetime.

FamilyGuy

Pads: Akebono ASP536 rears and ASP1001 fronts.

llllBULLSEYE

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Yep top end Autozone Duralast pads and rotors and couldn't be happier.

DMZ

Try Wagner MX1049's. They're the ones I use. Adequate stopping power without the dusting and insane price of the original pads..

Around $25 for the set from rockauto.
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MyGuti

Will the Duralast Cmax gold work for a 07 base?

truonghthe

Yes, make sure you tell them its for a base model.

MGK

Which rotors go with these?

MGK

Are these the duralast ones?
Pad:
Duralast Max/Brake Pads DGC224M- ReadReviews onDuralast Max #DGC224M

Rotor:
Duralast/Brake Rotor 54031- ReadReviews onDuralast #54031

FamilyGuy

Any rotors you like.

truonghthe

Yup.

Jesse729

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I am a strong believer in changing pads only if the rotors are not warped. I do this on a lot of my cars and the TL brembo stock pad material seems to be very easy on the stock rotors. It makes a OEM brake job $160 vs $400 for parts. Also since the pads come out through the top of the caliper a brake job can happen in 30min if you're quick. A lot of people advise against it but I have about 70,000 on my stock front rotors with no issues. I would finally replace them at the next brake job. I have had good experience with Auto Zone's MAX Pads as I think they are called now. Autozone's rotors are good too they just rust really bad.

ChristianUA7

I also have Auto Zone's top line brakes. Have had them on the car for 10K miles with zero issues. Have had them on previous cars as well with no issues.