Buying new rotors and pads

[whitederic]

Ok, not sure where to put this thread except here, please move where needed.

I've searched and searched (here and Google) for good brake rotors and pads. I'm on a budget but would like to get the best BANG for my buck.

Carid and most other sites offer Powerstop, I've heard people claim Stoptech and a friend swears by Callaghan rotors (off brakeoverstock) and Akebono pads.

What do yall use, swear by, recommend, etc?
(brands, websites, stores)

I'm looking for d/s rotors for the stopping power and looks. As I am not the original owner of my CG2, I don't know if the rotors have EVER been replaced but I do know they are OEM, are slightly uneven (steering wheel shakes when braking).

 

[james'99]

My buddy with a CG2 (Mine is a CG3) has slotted R1 Rotors and EBC greenstuff pads. One of the more agressive "stock" brake setups I have seen. I have driven the car a few times and am happy with that setup. REally stops when you need it. I imagine those will eat rotors though.

I think if I were in your position, I'd purchase Honda pads (http://wwww.hondaautomotiveparts.com/) and a rotor from any parts store. That would probably be the best. Honda pads won't destroy the rotors.

 

[whitederic]

My buddy with a CG2 (Mine is a CG3) has slotted R1 Rotors and EBC greenstuff pads. One of the more agressive "stock" brake setups I have seen. I have driven the car a few times and am happy with that setup. REally stops when you need it. I imagine those will eat rotors though.

I think if I were in your position, I'd purchase Honda pads (http://wwww.hondaautomotiveparts.com/) and a rotor from any parts store. That would probably be the best. Honda pads won't destroy the rotors.

I totally forgot about R1 rotors. Their e-line isn't bad. Are the Honda pads really worth it?

 

[james'99]

I totally forgot about R1 rotors. Their e-line isn't bad. Are the Honda pads really worth it?

Yes sir. I don't think you would be disappointed at all.

 

[RedRyder]

I’d just get blanks or slotted, if you want drilled you are going to spend more as cheap drilled rotors often crack. Some good rotors are Powerslot, StopTech, Brembo, or equivalent. Personally I recommend Duralast C-max Gold ceramic pads, great quality pad and doesn’t make a mess, and has lifetime replacement. But Wagner, Akebono, EBC, Hawk, or equivalent are fine too.

Check this out if you haven’t already: http://www.6thgenaccord.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16591

 

[xci.ed6]

For brakes, I'll use *junk* until I experience failure. Auto-x was the hardest I have beat them, and they were fine.

Discs: the cheapest blanks from Advance Auto.

Pads:
front-ceramic
rear- the cheapest organic they have, I tried ceramic and I wanted more bight. I didn't car about brake dust, so I got these. So far they're OK, but I need to find another auto-x to know the performance.

 

[xci.ed6]

Oh, biggest thing, BRAKE FLUID!!!

I use DOT4 for the higher boiling point than DOT3. It might not last as long, but I change the brake fluid every couple years anyway. I like it *fresh*

 

[DrOwZee]

I'm running blank rotors with Porterfield R4s and Motul rbf600.

 

[Sketch o5]

i always liked the powerslot/stoptech slotted rotors and hawk hps pads i used, no complaints with those.

powerslot is also stoptech now, so they're the same thing. been that way for a while.

http://www.powerslotrotors.com

 

[Sil2DrV6]

^ +1.

I have those rotors, and love them. Pads are PosiQuiet (F) & Stoptech (R).
The front pads are amazingly quiet w/ less dust, but could use a lil more braking power.
The rear ones provide good power but they get relatively dusty.
Wish I had pads that were in between those two haha.