DIY Front Brake Pads - Page 10

my1stsi · 10-22-2010, 03:41 AM

Same here just changed my last week at around 30k. Replaced front and rear pads and resurfaced the rotors.

I M Legend · 10-26-2010, 03:27 PM

What pads are most of you using? Particularly the ones who DO NOT track the car. I'm just looking for regular street pads.

08 black si sedan · 10-26-2010, 03:35 PM

I just used the ceramic pads for the front. I got them from consumer auto parts. It was $ 40 or $ 45 i can't remember.

I M Legend · 10-27-2010, 04:19 PM

Are these any good for regular street use?

Amazon.com: Satisfied Brakes PR537-C PRO Ceramic Disc Brake Pads w/Gridlock: Automotive

aac0036 · 10-27-2010, 04:27 PM

Those are pretty close to the stock pads. You could use Tire Rack, they categorize everything as Autocross/Track, street, performance street, and have ratings and reviews for everything if you're not sure.

SI-YA · 10-28-2010, 01:44 PM

I'd recommend Eagle pads, but beware the dust from ceramic.

I've got a set of black konigs and it doesn't take more than 48 hours to get those things COATED in dust after a carwash. I would have just bought the hawk HP if I could do it again, not the Hawk HPC... Still amazing bite though, and the EBC 3GD rotors I installed with it are pretty brilliant too, I'm just concerned about their life since they seem to be wearing fast.

I M Legend · 10-28-2010, 03:18 PM

Thanks guys, I think I will go with OEM pads since I found them for around $40 at Majestic Honda.

[MK] · 11-05-2010, 11:14 AM

Retarded question, how do i get the rotars off, first time doing my brakes

thanks

RCHamel3 · 11-15-2010, 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by [MK]

Retarded question, how do i get the rotars off, first time doing my brakes

thanks

After you remove the wheel and brake caliper from the rotor, you should be able to pull it right off.

Will06SI · 01-18-2011, 09:57 PM

74k still on my stock pads but i def need brakes soon might do a Stoptech 4 piston kit or just slotted rotors and hawk hp + pads..

CatchThaBeat · 01-26-2011, 03:46 PM

Thanks! Helped a ton.

maximus20895 · 02-24-2011, 10:33 PM

How necessary is it to use M-77 assembly paste? Is it a must or what?

SteveOFG2 · 02-25-2011, 10:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maximus20895

How necessary is it to use M-77 assembly paste? Is it a must or what?

not a must, just what honda does. you can use any anti-seize compound or brake paste.

RCHamel3 · 02-25-2011, 10:30 AM

On avg. how long do rotors last under normal (not abusive) driving before needing to be resurfaced? What is the best way to tell?

I am around 48k and the bakes still have some life left and I want to replace the brakes myself, but I also don't want to have to resurface the rotors shortly after..

Thanx in advance!

SI-YA · 02-25-2011, 11:07 AM

Get their thickness checked, then do the work yourself if you need to replace them.

Regardless of the wear I replaced mine at about 30k, I didn't want to wonder how they were holding up. I've still got them stashed in case I need them, but I bought an EBC 3GD rotor set all around, and it's made me happy with 20k + miles so far.

maximus20895 · 02-25-2011, 11:17 AM

You can feel for any chips etc on the rotor. Also, there should be a number that says the how thick it can be before you need to replace. It will be like 18mm or something. Just take a 18mm wrench (if that's the number) and see if it can fit over the rotor. If it can you need to replace.

RCHamel3 · 02-28-2011, 10:09 AM

ok. thank you guys.

Stalk · 03-16-2011, 12:48 AM

thanks.

dehydratedH2O · 03-17-2011, 12:47 AM

just got some Hawk HPSs. I assume the paste that comes in the pack is equivalent to the M77?

SI-YA · 03-17-2011, 06:10 PM

It works just fine.

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10-22-2010, 03:41 AM	#181 (permalink)
my1stsi Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 21	Same here just changed my last week at around 30k. Replaced front and rear pads and resurfaced the rotors.

10-26-2010, 03:27 PM	#182 (permalink)
I M Legend Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 65	What pads are most of you using? Particularly the ones who DO NOT track the car. I'm just looking for regular street pads.

10-26-2010, 03:35 PM	#183 (permalink)
08 black si sedan Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lowell , Ma Age: 24 Posts: 1,367 Nick	I just used the ceramic pads for the front. I got them from consumer auto parts. It was $ 40 or $ 45 i can't remember.

10-27-2010, 04:27 PM	#185 (permalink)
aac0036 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: North Shore Age: 22 Posts: 7,437 Drew	Those are pretty close to the stock pads. You could use Tire Rack, they categorize everything as Autocross/Track, street, performance street, and have ratings and reviews for everything if you're not sure.

10-28-2010, 01:44 PM	#186 (permalink)
SI-YA Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: The great NW Age: 26 Posts: 1,854 Graham	I'd recommend Eagle pads, but beware the dust from ceramic. I've got a set of black konigs and it doesn't take more than 48 hours to get those things COATED in dust after a carwash. I would have just bought the hawk HP if I could do it again, not the Hawk HPC... Still amazing bite though, and the EBC 3GD rotors I installed with it are pretty brilliant too, I'm just concerned about their life since they seem to be wearing fast.

10-28-2010, 03:18 PM	#187 (permalink)
I M Legend Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 65	Thanks guys, I think I will go with OEM pads since I found them for around $40 at Majestic Honda.

11-05-2010, 11:14 AM	#188 (permalink)
[MK] Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan Age: 25 Posts: 347	Retarded question, how do i get the rotars off, first time doing my brakes thanks

01-18-2011, 09:57 PM	#190 (permalink)
Will06SI Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Westchester NY Posts: 26,557 Function over Form..	74k still on my stock pads but i def need brakes soon might do a Stoptech 4 piston kit or just slotted rotors and hawk hp + pads..

01-26-2011, 03:46 PM	#191 (permalink)
CatchThaBeat Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Posts: 73 Brandon	Thanks! Helped a ton.

02-24-2011, 10:33 PM	#192 (permalink)
maximus20895 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Knoxville, TN Age: 23 Posts: 7,356 Max	How necessary is it to use M-77 assembly paste? Is it a must or what?

02-25-2011, 10:30 AM	#194 (permalink)
RCHamel3 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 280 Rob	On avg. how long do rotors last under normal (not abusive) driving before needing to be resurfaced? What is the best way to tell? I am around 48k and the bakes still have some life left and I want to replace the brakes myself, but I also don't want to have to resurface the rotors shortly after.. Thanx in advance!

02-25-2011, 11:07 AM	#195 (permalink)
SI-YA Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: The great NW Age: 26 Posts: 1,854 Graham	Get their thickness checked, then do the work yourself if you need to replace them. Regardless of the wear I replaced mine at about 30k, I didn't want to wonder how they were holding up. I've still got them stashed in case I need them, but I bought an EBC 3GD rotor set all around, and it's made me happy with 20k + miles so far.

02-25-2011, 11:17 AM	#196 (permalink)
maximus20895 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Knoxville, TN Age: 23 Posts: 7,356 Max	You can feel for any chips etc on the rotor. Also, there should be a number that says the how thick it can be before you need to replace. It will be like 18mm or something. Just take a 18mm wrench (if that's the number) and see if it can fit over the rotor. If it can you need to replace.

02-28-2011, 10:09 AM	#197 (permalink)
RCHamel3 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 280 Rob	ok. thank you guys.

03-16-2011, 12:48 AM	#198 (permalink)
Stalk Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Toronto Posts: 33	thanks.

03-17-2011, 12:47 AM	#199 (permalink)
dehydratedH2O Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 3	just got some Hawk HPSs. I assume the paste that comes in the pack is equivalent to the M77?

03-17-2011, 06:10 PM	#200 (permalink)
SI-YA Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: The great NW Age: 26 Posts: 1,854 Graham	It works just fine.

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