Genuine HONDA Brake Pads for 2001 Civic

[naddy]

Hi guys,

I have a Honda Civic 2001 5SPD MAN 5DOOR VI Version (uncommon civics)

My front brake pads were due last weekend, I had the choice of either 3 options;

My mechanic (dunno if he's a rip off or not) quoted me;

1. $75 for after market 'crap' brake pads
2. $110 for after market decent brake pads they were a popular brand name one
3. $185 for genuine Honda brake pads

He told me if i had the $$ go Genuine as they will last longer, Knowing me I get lazy and who wants to spend their weekends in the mechanics shop??

So I decided with the Genuine ones.

Once he took my wheels off, we saw that my disc pads have been grinded down and they were showing bumps, he then recommended I should get them Machined to smooth them out again so the new brake pads would have better friction. - this cost an extra $40 on top.

All up I ended up paying $225 for remove/replace new Brake Pads and Machining them.

Don't get me wrong, the brakes are superb! no more squeeks (thank god) and they have much better stopping power then previously. I am glad I went with the genuine brake pads but, do you guys think it was nessasary??

I've always gone with the idea that - You get what you pay for.

Take care of your car and It will take care of you

[Frankie]

Bendix would of been sufficiant

[naddy]

How long would a set of Bendix last as compared to Honda Brakes?

[Frankie]

well it just all depends on how hard you brake, Also bendix have a few range of pads aswell here check them out. Personally i wouldnt get genuine because there to expensive and also benidx is jsut as good if you get the good rangehttp://www.bendix.com.au/PassengerVehicles.aspx

[fitme]

only 40 bucks for grinding the disc? thats cheap mate..

[Frankie]

you paid like extra 6 bucks lol

[Jokkahk]

im due for front and rear brake pads too :(

[naddy]

only 40 bucks for grinding the disc? thats cheap mate...$185 for all 4 disc?

No sorry,

$185 for just the front brakes + $40 for both front disc

My rear brakes are about half way, considering the fronts wear out faster than the rear

[Waternmo]

it really depends on what u r after, do u need better brakin performance? if yes, than 185 can get u some really decent high temperature pads but wont be as friendly to the rotors comparing to OEM pads.