Ive learned my lesson - dont buy cheap drums and rotors
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Because the steel used is cheap, alot of times arent measured to factory specs or factory round even though they say they meet OEM specs. And they warp easy because of the cheap metal and its lesser ability to let out heat when they get hot.
Im gonna get new drums and pick up a set of Napa brand ones which are made by Raylock, made in USA. No more made in china stuff.
Im gonna get new drums and pick up a set of Napa brand ones which are made by Raylock, made in USA. No more made in china stuff.
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The NAPAs may be fine... but with the money you will spend buying twice you could have gotten OEM and had no worries.
After owning Corollas and Mazdas over the years = $$$ parts. I'm more than happy with Honda parts prices & quality.
After owning Corollas and Mazdas over the years = $$$ parts. I'm more than happy with Honda parts prices & quality.
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Do you know who makes oem drums? Napa said a company in the US called raycould or something makes theres exclusively. They said theyre better than the infinias yhey carry.
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The only ray-something brakes that I know of are Raybestos. They make decent stuff (though I'd recommend going for their "professional" line over their "service grade" stuff).
NAPA Brakes are supposedly made by:
Napa Adaptive One - Satisifed Brake Products , Canada
Napa Ultra Premium Ceramic - Akebono , Japan + KY and Brake Parts Inc (these vary by part number)
Napa Ultra Premium Orangic - Brake Parts Inc , IL USA
Napa Safety Stop Ceramic - Novatek Manufacuring , Canada
Napa Safety Stop Organic - Universal Automotive IL USA
Napa Tru-Stop Ceramic - Longkou Longji Accurate Brake Co.,Ltd. China
Napa Tru-Stop Organic - Leiling Gold Phoenix Auto Parts Co. China
according to Johnny248 @ BITOG: http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums...Number=2230502
NAPA Brakes are supposedly made by:
Napa Adaptive One - Satisifed Brake Products , Canada
Napa Ultra Premium Ceramic - Akebono , Japan + KY and Brake Parts Inc (these vary by part number)
Napa Ultra Premium Orangic - Brake Parts Inc , IL USA
Napa Safety Stop Ceramic - Novatek Manufacuring , Canada
Napa Safety Stop Organic - Universal Automotive IL USA
Napa Tru-Stop Ceramic - Longkou Longji Accurate Brake Co.,Ltd. China
Napa Tru-Stop Organic - Leiling Gold Phoenix Auto Parts Co. China
according to Johnny248 @ BITOG: http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums...Number=2230502
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napa is usually pretty good for aftermarket parts. with brakes ive learned the hard way its oem or bust, literally.
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Checked out my new drums, they look and feel exactly like the ones ihave now. Guess you cant tell the quality differences by feel or seeing eh?
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I paid a pretty penny for them $56 a piece!
My 1 month old auto value ones were only $38 a piece.
And i will be painting them first.
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I'm sure it would say it on your receipt. Or you could check their online to in store availability catalog. The latter is a hit or miss though.
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