Legasee07 Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 I need to replace my pads/rotors, looking to see what other are using on there 2.5i. I'm not sure what pads to use, i always used hawk hps on my other cars but didn't know if you guys preferred something else? Pads: Axxis (Deluxe)? Hawk HPS Rotors: R1 Concepts (Premium Cross-Drilled - Slotted) Front/Back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sulk Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 I might as well hijack this a little, but could people add what fluid they're using too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEE-OTTO Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 Stock rears and Auto Zone Gold series Ceramic fronts no need for performance pads unless you drive very spirited or track it. I would go back with Stock rotor or maybe the Centric Rotors with Hawk pads all around with DOT 5 fluid of any brand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katalyst Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 i have centric rotors and akebono ACT pads, both available from tirerack you could pm magnetic1, he's a brake vendor/guru around here, carries a few options for the 2.5i and i agree any dot5 fluid is sufficient. i have motul 5.1 just cause the shop i went to carried it but otherwise i prob would have just gone with something less expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malt Beverage Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 Centric stuff is great and cheap. $29 pads and $40 rotors if you shop around (I installed them all around). It is not performance by any means, but it does stop the car for normal driving. +1 akebono pads are great and come on many vehicles stock. They are more $$ but will probably last longer/out brake my Centrics. and i agree any dot5 fluid is sufficient. i have motul 5.1 just cause the shop i went to carried it but otherwise i prob would have just gone with something less expensive.DOT 5 is really not good for ABS systems. It can really mess things up. DOT 5.1 on the other hand is made for ABS. Just don't want someone to read this and fill up on DOT 5. You can not mix dot 3/4/5.1 with 5 either. Bad juju! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronemus Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 I use R1Concepts slotted rotors (only to get the anti-corrosion plating - the basic rotors are bare) with PosiQuiet semi-metallic pads and Castrol SRF (DOT 5.1) fluid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legasee07 Posted June 22, 2010 Author Share Posted June 22, 2010 Ending up buying: Prem R1 Drilled/Slotted Front & Rear Posi-Quiet Ceramics Front & Rear $370 Shipped! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEE-OTTO Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 Yeah my bad DOT5.1 sorry about that you are right DOT5 is a NO NO i got my ATE DOT5.1 from KNS $14.95 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDN 2.5i Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 Carbotech bobcats on the fronts Hawk HPS on the rears Technafit braided lines all round Prestone DOT4 brake fluid (nothing special - but changed out regularly). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimaa66 Posted July 5, 2010 Share Posted July 5, 2010 CDN- where did you pick up your brake parts? I'm in the GTA, but travel to the Kingston area a fair bit to see the kids in college. Curious as the setup is close to what I was looking at, and would especially like the lines... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katalyst Posted July 5, 2010 Share Posted July 5, 2010 DOT 5 is really not good for ABS systems. It can really mess things up. DOT 5.1 on the other hand is made for ABS. Just don't want someone to read this and fill up on DOT 5. You can not mix dot 3/4/5.1 with 5 either. Bad juju! lol oops, my bust. thanks for the clarificaiton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDN 2.5i Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 CDN- where did you pick up your brake parts? I'm in the GTA, but travel to the Kingston area a fair bit to see the kids in college. Curious as the setup is close to what I was looking at, and would especially like the lines... Jimaa66, got the pads from Magnetic1 and Technafit brake lines from RavSpec - both vendors here on the forum. I'd recommend them both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimaa66 Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 Jimaa66, got the pads from Magnetic1 and Technafit brake lines from RavSpec - both vendors here on the forum. I'd recommend them both. Great. Thanks. Sorry for the hijack... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skeirc16 Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 Stopech Slotted Rotors and Hawk Hps in the front. Stock Rear... love them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhBe1 Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 Stock rotors & HPS all around. Great feel when properly bedded. 06LOB2.5i MT, JDMRSB, GYTTs, HPS, LGT Mufflers & Leather Wheel, SubiMomo Knob, Inalfa Moonroof, Clutch Switch Bypass, DeDRLd, DeChimed, & Straight Headrest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toolbox1 Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 I have about 60k on the stoke break setup so I'm going to swap pads and rotors...where did you guys pick up the stock rotors and hps pads? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chupula Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 I just picked up some PBR Deluxe pads (AKA: "Axxis" I believe) for all four wheels. PBR seems to have pretty good reviews and seem fairly priced at $61.20 shipped. I'll have to report back once I get them installed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisguys2130 Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 I just got my car so I cannot say what rotors are on it but the pads say carquest so I am guessing a regular carquest rotor as well. The fluid is OEM spec nothing special I am sure, but she stops good enough for me. When it is time for brakes I would like to upgrade to some Hawk HPS pads and maybe some slotted rotors, although I am not totally convinced that I need slotted rotors since I dont really drive all that aggressively. I was reading a post on hear that mentioned a blue brake fluid that I have heard of several times (the name escapes me at the moment) but I will probably use that. My 60,000 service is coming up in a couple months so I will let you know definately then what I switch to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
93turbo2 Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 I just picked up some PBR Deluxe pads (AKA: "Axxis" I believe) for all four wheels. PBR seems to have pretty good reviews and seem fairly priced at $61.20 shipped. I'll have to report back once I get them installed. PBR deluxe are Axis metal masters, they're great pads but dust alot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
93turbo2 Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 I'm now running EBC reds with stock rotors up front and stock pads and rotors in the rear. Braking is better then the PBR's and they don't dust up as much as the PBR's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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