Buying DC5R Brake Pads from US

[jas_kidd32]

Considering the price of the OEM brake pads here in Australia, I figured I'll import a set instead to save some money. I have seen some OEM Acura RSX Type-S brake pads from Ebay US and I'm wondering whether these will be compatible with our DC5 Type R. Has anyone tried this before?

[m0nty ITR]

How much were they? I just got front OEMs from Honda for $150. I keep the Project Mu B Specs in the rear and change fronts to HC Plus for the track. These were $240 and $320 respectively. Seeing as the DC5R uses the same brakes as S2k wouldn't that be the one to go for? Were RSX-S brakes the same as the AUDM DC5R. The box and diff weren't.

[jas_kidd32]

How much were they?

The OEM brake pads are about $80US per set (F&R).

[m0nty ITR]

You just need to make sure they're the right ones. I had the wrond Project Mu fronts sent first time. They were for Brembos. Pic below.

http://www.spoonsports.us/catalog/integra/brakes/016_01.jpg

Aussie spec below

http://www.powerplayimports.com/repository/1_16_03_2007_09_45_endless%20vn.jpg

[Tofu]

[QUOTE=m0nty ITR;1317593]How much were they?[QUOTE]

The OEM brake pads are about $80US per set (F&R).

and shipping costs?

[jas_kidd32]

and shipping costs?

Approximately $24US

[XP02ED]

If there $150 in AUD
and say 104 USD to your door.. go for the AUD one as you will be sure it fits your car

[didz]

ROFL thats SO overpriced! not happy as i need new pads all round. lucky for me i know a guy who sells brake pads to wholesalers.

[jas_kidd32]

If there $150 in AUD
and say 104 USD to your door.. go for the AUD one as you will be sure it fits your car

I'm assuming that's $150 for the Front sets only.

[m0nty ITR]

I'm assuming that's $150 for the Front sets only.

Yep. Fronts at retail from Honda are $150-170 for the DC5R. They talk them up as the beezkneez but they're just a genuine pad. Do you need fronts and rears? I just replaced both @ 60,000kms and the rear were original pads. Fronts were second set.