Aftermarket Brake Pads ???
#22
Originally Posted by kkim
So any aftermarket pad for a base RSX will work? Are they the same for all years?
Thanks!
Thanks!
I instal them yesterday in like 3 minutes each side (not counting the time taking each wheel out of course), and belive me, I am not good with tools. I mean it is SO EASY!!!
Also, the civic si 2003-05 (EP3?) uses the same as long as is 10.3 inches disc.
I would have gone with the EBC red stuff, but the Hawk's are pretty good, plus Pep Boys have them, so no waiting time. (EBC, would be by mail) plus if the pads didn't work, I returned them, BUT THEY DO!!
#23
FMSI # 7497-D621
Any brake pads meant to fit the front calipers for a 2002-2006 Acura RSX Base model will work.
Hawk's IMO are overpriced and don't perform as well as PBR/Axxis Metal Master pads. You can get the PBR/Axxis Metal Master pads for under $50 shipped.
PBR or Axxis or Repco are all under the mother company Bendix. When buying Axxis, you're just paying for the box. Bendix is an Australian company and produces their brakes for many companies. Good stuff.
For people worrying about brake dust, try the PBR Organic pads.
Any brake pads meant to fit the front calipers for a 2002-2006 Acura RSX Base model will work.
Hawk's IMO are overpriced and don't perform as well as PBR/Axxis Metal Master pads. You can get the PBR/Axxis Metal Master pads for under $50 shipped.
PBR or Axxis or Repco are all under the mother company Bendix. When buying Axxis, you're just paying for the box. Bendix is an Australian company and produces their brakes for many companies. Good stuff.
For people worrying about brake dust, try the PBR Organic pads.
Last edited by lsvtecdc4; 12-04-2006 at 05:31 PM.
#25
Originally Posted by Appleton21
I did a search with Endless Japan and found out they make pads for both front and rear (four wheel disc)
wrote down the part numbers just need to find them and pass it on.
UPDATE:
Found it again on the Endless Site
Front Pad is EP288, and the have from the VN95 up to the CCX
Rear Pad (four wheel disc) is EP210
Not sure if the ES520 is the shoe for the rear drums.
MAybe someone could enlighten the difference between the EP and ES part number designations
wrote down the part numbers just need to find them and pass it on.
UPDATE:
Found it again on the Endless Site
Front Pad is EP288, and the have from the VN95 up to the CCX
Rear Pad (four wheel disc) is EP210
Not sure if the ES520 is the shoe for the rear drums.
MAybe someone could enlighten the difference between the EP and ES part number designations
I don't mean to high-jack this thread but can someone comment on how highperformance break pads will effect fuel efficiency?
#26
Originally Posted by lanakano
I don't mean to high-jack this thread but can someone comment on how highperformance break pads will effect fuel efficiency?
#27
From what I understand, when the rotors turn with no brakes applied the rotor push the pads out. And the rotors and pads are in constant contact with one another. So with highperformance pads (higher mu coeficient) wont the pads slow the car down more than the OEM ones making the fuel efficiency go down (more gas to turn the wheels now). Or am I making a mountain out of a mole hill because after all we are talking about a non braking situation.
#28
Originally Posted by lanakano
From what I understand, when the rotors turn with no brakes applied the rotor push the pads out. And the rotors and pads are in constant contact with one another. So with highperformance pads (higher mu coeficient) wont the pads slow the car down more than the OEM ones making the fuel efficiency go down (more gas to turn the wheels now). Or am I making a mountain out of a mole hill because after all we are talking about a non braking situation.
#36
Just installed PBR Ultimates on the fronts using the RSX base pads. They fit perfectly! Thanks for those that provided info as to what works, as the advice was spot on.
BTW, changing pads on these cars is literally a one bolt affair.
BTW, changing pads on these cars is literally a one bolt affair.
#37
gonna get Mugen rotors,pads, and stainless lines soon. Can't wait. The stock brakes suck ass IMO. Hopefuly i will also do the rear disk conversion from AJR eventually.
Mugen has rotors that are a direct replacement for the USDM model. The pads i am not sure about yet but King Motorsports is checking into it for me.
Mugen has rotors that are a direct replacement for the USDM model. The pads i am not sure about yet but King Motorsports is checking into it for me.
#38
Hawk Rsx Pads
Hi,
I just want to say again that the Hawk Pads really Kick A___s.
I was in my second track day yesterday, and they NEVER FADE, AND I was hitting on them really hard and late.
THEY JUST KEEP BITING HARD INEVERY LAP!!!!!!!!
I just want to say again that the Hawk Pads really Kick A___s.
I was in my second track day yesterday, and they NEVER FADE, AND I was hitting on them really hard and late.
THEY JUST KEEP BITING HARD INEVERY LAP!!!!!!!!