[Euro] Brake pad replacement

[Min988]

Aaron, I am about to replace my front pads with some CCA's. Is this not a good idea? I have OEM rotors still but will be replacing them with DBA 4000 slotted in the next 6 months or so.

I tried to order some DBA 4000 from Autobarn today, they dont stock them on the shelf so the guy called up DBA to see if he could get some in and was told they are discontinued in the 4000 series but are still availiable in the standard series in slotted.

[aaronng]

I tried to order some DBA 4000 from Autobarn today, they dont stock them on the shelf so the guy called up DBA to see if he could get some in and was told they are discontinued in the 4000 series but are still availiable in the standard series in slotted.

My 2008 DBA catalog says that they have it. The part number for the front is 2510 (available in slotted, drilled and 4000 series), and rear is 2511 (available in slotted and and drilled only).

[Min988]

Finally got round to installing my Hawks HPS pads (fronts/backs) and RDA slotted rotors (fronts) yesterday, The stopping power has increased marginally, however it feels as if the new pads can't lock up the wheels the same way my stocko's did, still waiting to wear both the rotor and pad in a bit more.

Ran into some issues with the one of the front rotor screw stripped the head on it while removing because of the locktite they use on them. Anyone by any chance know the type of screw that is so I can order it from the Honda spare parts department?

Here's a before pic and here's a crappy after pic, I'll take another later today with the wheel removed.





I was told by the dealer during service 3 months ago that I had 10 percent left on my front pads its even on the service report, but when I pulled them out there was at least 55 percent remaining on the fronts and 70 percent on the rears. Was the service inspection even done on my car?

[Crapdaz]

Finally got round to installing my Hawks HPS pads (fronts/backs) and RDA slotted rotors (fronts) yesterday, The stopping power has increased marginally, however it feels as if the new pads can't lock up the wheels the same way my stocko's did, still waiting to wear both the rotor and pad in a bit more.

Ran into some issues with the one of the front rotor screw stripped the head on it while removing because of the locktite they use on them. Anyone by any chance know the type of screw that is so I can order it from the Honda spare parts department?

Here's a before pic and here's a crappy after pic, I'll take another later today with the wheel removed.





I was told by the dealer during service 3 months ago that I had 10 percent left on my front pads its even on the service report, but when I pulled them out there was at least 55 percent remaining on the fronts and 70 percent on the rears. Was the service inspection even done on my car?

i had the same problem, 3 services(40-60k) @ 40 (50&#37, 50 (need to change), 60 (60%).

[aaronng]

Finally got round to installing my Hawks HPS pads (fronts/backs) and RDA slotted rotors (fronts) yesterday, The stopping power has increased marginally, however it feels as if the new pads can't lock up the wheels the same way my stocko's did, still waiting to wear both the rotor and pad in a bit more.

Ran into some issues with the one of the front rotor screw stripped the head on it while removing because of the locktite they use on them. Anyone by any chance know the type of screw that is so I can order it from the Honda spare parts department?

Here's a before pic and here's a crappy after pic, I'll take another later today with the wheel removed.

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I was told by the dealer during service 3 months ago that I had 10 percent left on my front pads its even on the service report, but when I pulled them out there was at least 55 percent remaining on the fronts and 70 percent on the rears. Was the service inspection even done on my car?

Your old rotors seem to be in good condition. You need to bed the HPS pads in. Look on the box, there are bedding in instructions. You MUST follow them. I had the same experience with Hawk Ceramics. Once you bed them in, they bite better than stock.

[bjornzzz]

Dunno if i should revive this thread, but wth just doing it anyway.. Anyway my brake pad's almost gone, know that by the sharp shrieking sound when i brake on low speeds.. Should i just go to a brake shop and get them to replace it as i've got no knowledge in this stuff and got no tools to change it myself.. are places like "brake stop" recommended and get them to change it for me?? And should i just let them pick the brake pads or should i buy them myself and bring it to a shop and get them to put it on?

[aaronng]

I recommend you buy the pads from the US or Japan, then get a regular workshop to install them for you. Which state are you in? You don't need to go to a brake workshop and this is a routine replacement part.

[bjornzzz]

Looking through threads on brake pads, most people recommend the brands Hawk and Endless.. Mine's a street car, will never go on track, so are such expensive brake pads essential or should i just settle for cheaper ones?? Do places like brake stop supply brake pads?? I'm in melbourne eastern/south eastern suburbs btw..

[aaronng]

Hawk pads are cheap. I paid $260 landed for front and rear sets. Cheaper than OEM.

[bjornzzz]

Where did you buy yours? ebay?? I found one on ebay, here's the linky: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HAWK-...spagenameZWD2V

Do tell me if it's the correct one please as i need to place an order asap.. cheers

[tony1234]

Where did you buy yours? ebay?? I found one on ebay, here's the linky: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HAWK-...spagenameZWD2V

Do tell me if it's the correct one please as i need to place an order asap.. cheers

Yep,right ones,Euro is same as Acura TSX.

[bjornzzz]

are there any local retailers that stock them??