Honda OEM Brake Pads
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Honda OEM Brake Pads
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I got some Honda OEM brake pads i'm gonna change out today.
My question is I got a Packet of what seems to be graphite lubricant with the brake pads
the only thing it says on it is "NOTE MAY CAUSE TEMPORARY EYE DIS COMFORT"
Well I had no intention of sticking it in my Eye, but what the heck am I suppose to do with it ???
I got some Honda OEM brake pads i'm gonna change out today.
My question is I got a Packet of what seems to be graphite lubricant with the brake pads
the only thing it says on it is "NOTE MAY CAUSE TEMPORARY EYE DIS COMFORT"
Well I had no intention of sticking it in my Eye, but what the heck am I suppose to do with it ???
Originally posted by Dr5D
what pads are you changeing to anyhow? Ive got the EBC greenstuff
what pads are you changeing to anyhow? Ive got the EBC greenstuff
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Rep Power: 0 hey if you could tell me how to get the rear drums off that would be great. From changing before on other cars there is usually a place where you screw in bolts and it pops off. Now there is a place for 2 bolts to be screwed in, but they are not on the drum like in other applications that I have delt with. Any information would be great
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hey if you could tell me how to get the rear drums off that would be great. From changing before on other cars there is usually a place where you screw in bolts and it pops off. Now there is a place for 2 bolts to be screwed in, but they are not on the drum like in other applications that I have delt with. Any information would be great
hey if you could tell me how to get the rear drums off that would be great. From changing before on other cars there is usually a place where you screw in bolts and it pops off. Now there is a place for 2 bolts to be screwed in, but they are not on the drum like in other applications that I have delt with. Any information would be great
Originally posted by Aaggie77
Do those sqeek at all? I have come kevlar break pads for the low dust charactoristics because of my chrome rims but the stopping power feels about the same as the OEM pads.
Do those sqeek at all? I have come kevlar break pads for the low dust charactoristics because of my chrome rims but the stopping power feels about the same as the OEM pads.
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Rep Power: 305 The lube is usually only needed if your pads squeal when you drive or apply pressure to the pedal. I personally won't put it on unless that does occur, don't like the idea of anything being there to decrease stopping power if needed in a pinch. (open tracking and autocross in particular)
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Rep Power: 308 Well , i just finished, I didn't use it.
Took some pictures, I'm going to try to make a DIY today or tommorow.
About the rear Drum , I always go to a local rental shop and rent what is called a drum remover , It looks like a big two finger claw, it grips the cover on both sides, then has a bolt in the middle that you screw down and it pops off the cover. Works great !!! was real cheap to rent also. i'm sure it doesn't cost much to buy either.
Took some pictures, I'm going to try to make a DIY today or tommorow.
About the rear Drum , I always go to a local rental shop and rent what is called a drum remover , It looks like a big two finger claw, it grips the cover on both sides, then has a bolt in the middle that you screw down and it pops off the cover. Works great !!! was real cheap to rent also. i'm sure it doesn't cost much to buy either.
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Dr5d.. I just got OEM brake pads, usually I'll just get pep Boy specials and replace them every 20,000 or as needed,
But i purchased the maintance contract through the dealer, they change all the oil up to 36000 miles, and a bunch of coupons,
one of the coupons was for free brakes pads.
All it said was labor not included, It didn't say I HAD TO PAY TO HAVE THEM INSTALLED
So i went to the dealer, and complained until they just gave me the pads, didn't take long! and saved me $64 for pads !!
Dr5d.. I just got OEM brake pads, usually I'll just get pep Boy specials and replace them every 20,000 or as needed,
But i purchased the maintance contract through the dealer, they change all the oil up to 36000 miles, and a bunch of coupons,
one of the coupons was for free brakes pads.
All it said was labor not included, It didn't say I HAD TO PAY TO HAVE THEM INSTALLED
So i went to the dealer, and complained until they just gave me the pads, didn't take long! and saved me $64 for pads !!
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Do those sqeek at all? I have come kevlar break pads for the low dust charactoristics because of my chrome rims but the stopping power feels about the same as the OEM pads.
Do those sqeek at all? I have come kevlar break pads for the low dust charactoristics because of my chrome rims but the stopping power feels about the same as the OEM pads.
The green turns to black quick though =)
EBC's also bite harder than stock...Big increase with slotted rotors. How about the kevlar? do they bite hard?
I just ordered some AEM brake pads and not sure if im going to upgrade my rotors yet.
Ive never turned or replaced my rotor when doing brake jobs before, but someone told me the other day your supposed to do one or the other. What do yall do?
Ive never turned or replaced my rotor when doing brake jobs before, but someone told me the other day your supposed to do one or the other. What do yall do?
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Rep Power: 375 Originally posted by 2k2EXCOUPE
I just ordered some AEM brake pads and not sure if im going to upgrade my rotors yet.
Ive never turned or replaced my rotor when doing brake jobs before, but someone told me the other day your supposed to do one or the other. What do yall do?
I just ordered some AEM brake pads and not sure if im going to upgrade my rotors yet.
Ive never turned or replaced my rotor when doing brake jobs before, but someone told me the other day your supposed to do one or the other. What do yall do?
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Rep Power: 0 You should turn your rotors every time you replace your pads. You should replace your rotors if they are beyond the recommended thickness, or if they are cracked. If you warped them and are getting vibration you only need to get them turned. I warped my stock rotors 2x and a set of brembo blanks...So i upgraded to a slotted and dimple drilled, we'll see what happens with these...they cool a little better but im really hard on brakes.
You can just replace your pads if your in a pinch and you dont really care..It's kind of like changing your oil but not the filter.
How do the AEM pads bite? I don't know anyone that has used them yet...they are descently priced too.
You can just replace your pads if your in a pinch and you dont really care..It's kind of like changing your oil but not the filter.
How do the AEM pads bite? I don't know anyone that has used them yet...they are descently priced too.
yea i used to go threw pads ever 3 months.....im a late heavy braker.. lol or just an excessive speeder... but i used to use oem pads with oem rotors and go threw pads every 3 months... i upgraded my rotors to TENZO R's big brake kit..identical to AEM's kit but half the price... I put them on in January with new pads (pepboy ceramic pads) and its now what almost october? and i stil have more then half of the pads left! Thats a BIG deal to me since i used to change the pads every 3 months.. im shooting for a YEAR.. lmao.
the graphite lube is called antiseeze (sp) it doesn't go behind the pads it goes where metal touches, calipers to support frame, on bolts and what not, you dont need it but it helps it make it easier for the next brake job, but i work at a shop and highly recommend going to a napa and getting OEM pads, they really are much better than honda's
oh and for the drums, take parking brake OFF, then beat around edges with mallet and it should slide right off, but honestly if you dont knkow how to take the drums off i would seriously consider having someone else do it, ive known many people to loose teeth from messing around with brake shoes
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oh and for the drums, take parking brake OFF, then beat around edges with mallet and it should slide right off, but honestly if you dont knkow how to take the drums off i would seriously consider having someone else do it, ive known many people to loose teeth from messing around with brake shoes
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72,000 - change brake pads, shave rotors
108,00 - change brake pads, change rotors
That's what im hoping for ! i'm pretty light on the brakes.
72,000 - change brake pads, shave rotors
108,00 - change brake pads, change rotors
That's what im hoping for ! i'm pretty light on the brakes.
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Rep Power: 331 my pads have lasted me a year (11k miles)...havent changed them once yet...but they started to sqweak last week...soo....this is kind of helpful.
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yea i used to go threw pads ever 3 months.....im a late heavy braker.. lol or just an excessive speeder... but i used to use oem pads with oem rotors and go threw pads every 3 months... i upgraded my rotors to TENZO R's big brake kit..identical to AEM's kit but half the price... I put them on in January with new pads (pepboy ceramic pads) and its now what almost october? and i stil have more then half of the pads left! Thats a BIG deal to me since i used to change the pads every 3 months.. im shooting for a YEAR.. lmao.
yea i used to go threw pads ever 3 months.....im a late heavy braker.. lol or just an excessive speeder... but i used to use oem pads with oem rotors and go threw pads every 3 months... i upgraded my rotors to TENZO R's big brake kit..identical to AEM's kit but half the price... I put them on in January with new pads (pepboy ceramic pads) and its now what almost october? and i stil have more then half of the pads left! Thats a BIG deal to me since i used to change the pads every 3 months.. im shooting for a YEAR.. lmao.
How do you like the rotor upgrade? Extreme difference?
Originally posted by xblkcivicx
I've gone through 2 sets of EBC Green stuff. They rarely squeak and have a substancial low dust factor compared to stock pads. And if you go to the dealer for OEM pads,(60+) you can get EBC's for 63 shipped to your door. Not a bad deal if your willing to pay the 20 bux over "Auto Zone or Pep Boys" pads...
The green turns to black quick though =)
EBC's also bite harder than stock...Big increase with slotted rotors. How about the kevlar? do they bite hard?
I've gone through 2 sets of EBC Green stuff. They rarely squeak and have a substancial low dust factor compared to stock pads. And if you go to the dealer for OEM pads,(60+) you can get EBC's for 63 shipped to your door. Not a bad deal if your willing to pay the 20 bux over "Auto Zone or Pep Boys" pads...
The green turns to black quick though =)
EBC's also bite harder than stock...Big increase with slotted rotors. How about the kevlar? do they bite hard?
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Rep Power: 375 Originally posted by xblkcivicx
Amazing what nice big rotors can do huh? They must stay so cool, I was going to go with the big brake kit due to warping rotors like crazy but i wasn't too thrilled about the design. There is a lot more torque on the calipers and if one of those relocation bolts went...man that would be a mess. If i decide to upgrade brakes it will probably be to a rear conversion 4 piston all around. Do it right, ONCE. But we'll see how the sloted and drilled hold up to a heavy pedal.
How do you like the rotor upgrade? Extreme difference?
Amazing what nice big rotors can do huh? They must stay so cool, I was going to go with the big brake kit due to warping rotors like crazy but i wasn't too thrilled about the design. There is a lot more torque on the calipers and if one of those relocation bolts went...man that would be a mess. If i decide to upgrade brakes it will probably be to a rear conversion 4 piston all around. Do it right, ONCE. But we'll see how the sloted and drilled hold up to a heavy pedal.
How do you like the rotor upgrade? Extreme difference?
Re: Honda OEM Brake Pads
Originally posted by 4jacks
Hello !
I got some Honda OEM brake pads i'm gonna change out today.
My question is I got a Packet of what seems to be graphite lubricant with the brake pads
the only thing it says on it is "NOTE MAY CAUSE TEMPORARY EYE DIS COMFORT"
Well I had no intention of sticking it in my Eye, but what the heck am I suppose to do with it ???
Hello !
I got some Honda OEM brake pads i'm gonna change out today.
My question is I got a Packet of what seems to be graphite lubricant with the brake pads
the only thing it says on it is "NOTE MAY CAUSE TEMPORARY EYE DIS COMFORT"
Well I had no intention of sticking it in my Eye, but what the heck am I suppose to do with it ???
but i put some antisqueek spray on it so it should be fine 
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Rep Power: 403 ive changed my pads on
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im at 44,000 and im looking into getting some upgraded rotors next time i have to change my pads at around 50k
for my rear disc brakes, im not sure when we need to change them...
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im at 44,000 and im looking into getting some upgraded rotors next time i have to change my pads at around 50k
for my rear disc brakes, im not sure when we need to change them...
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Rep Power: 308 wow I cant believe you guys are changing your pads so frequent
i put on 37,000 miles almost since Jan. of 02.
And when i took of the pad yesterday, some of the wear grooves were not even completely gone.
I'm sorry you guys are TOO hard on your brakes
Do you pump them when coming to a stop ?? that helps !
and gesh stop speeding up to the stop signs and red lights, it's called coasting give it a try !
i put on 37,000 miles almost since Jan. of 02.
And when i took of the pad yesterday, some of the wear grooves were not even completely gone.
I'm sorry you guys are TOO hard on your brakes
Do you pump them when coming to a stop ?? that helps !
and gesh stop speeding up to the stop signs and red lights, it's called coasting give it a try !
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Not Very. To be completely honest, they feel like stock. I bought them from Kregen Auto.The only plus I have gotten from them is the low dust on my rims. I will probably go with Greenstuff next time.
Not Very. To be completely honest, they feel like stock. I bought them from Kregen Auto.The only plus I have gotten from them is the low dust on my rims. I will probably go with Greenstuff next time.
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Rep Power: 0 Originally posted by RedDragon333
Ive had my AEM big brake kit for about a year now and havent had a problem. They stop on a dime and they fell very tought. Very little pressure as well. IM going to doa conversion sometime soon as well as upgrade to bigger 4piston calipers
Ive had my AEM big brake kit for about a year now and havent had a problem. They stop on a dime and they fell very tought. Very little pressure as well. IM going to doa conversion sometime soon as well as upgrade to bigger 4piston calipers
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Rep Power: 0 Originally posted by HondaLuver
ive changed my pads on
17,500
34,000
im at 44,000 and im looking into getting some upgraded rotors next time i have to change my pads at around 50k
for my rear disc brakes, im not sure when we need to change them...
ive changed my pads on
17,500
34,000
im at 44,000 and im looking into getting some upgraded rotors next time i have to change my pads at around 50k
for my rear disc brakes, im not sure when we need to change them...
