Dustless Brake Pads?

bbriscoe · 12-26-2012, 01:23 PM

I put some cheaper O'reilleys pads on my RL last time and the front wheels keep turning black. What type of pads do I need to keep this from happening? And what is the best deal on those pads?

Will these do the trick?
http://www.autozone.com/autozone/par...834622_0_3773_

Matt08RTL · 12-26-2012, 01:48 PM

yes, ceramic pads will be a lot cleaner

zroger73 · 12-26-2012, 04:02 PM

Personally, I prefer to pay a premium for "OEM" pads from a dealer. Over the years, I've realized that any variation on this theme alters the feel and performance of the braking system - for better or worse. You may pay twice as much for pads, but pads aren't (or shouldn't be) something you change often.

speedlever · 12-26-2012, 04:33 PM

Agreed. The ceramic OEM pads are hard to beat for clean operation. Last time I bought pads, it seems it was right around $100 for both front and rear pads, which also included the shims.

Parsec · 12-26-2012, 07:54 PM

The OEM pads are the least dusty pads I've ever owned! I would keep the OEM setup, and buy your parts online if you want to save some money.

IanRTL · 01-02-2013, 10:22 AM

I put a set of the Duralast Gold ceramic pads on my truck about 16 months ago. I went with them because they had good ratings and the value seemed to be very good for what they were. They do provide decent stopping power, but, they do dust a bit. The rears are worse than the fronts. For about $20 more per set, you can get the stock pads. IIRC, they're made by Akebono. You can also get them on Rockauto.com. When it comes time for me to replace these pads, I'll go back to the OEM.

12-26-2012, 01:23 PM	#1
bbriscoe ROC Rank: Freshman 2006 RTL Steel Blue / Gray Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 45	Dustless Brake Pads? I put some cheaper O'reilleys pads on my RL last time and the front wheels keep turning black. What type of pads do I need to keep this from happening? And what is the best deal on those pads? Will these do the trick? http://www.autozone.com/autozone/par...834622_0_3773_

12-26-2012, 01:48 PM	#2
Matt08RTL ROC Rank: Senior 2008 RTL Formal Black Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 594	Re: Dustless Brake Pads? yes, ceramic pads will be a lot cleaner __________________

12-26-2012, 04:02 PM	#3
zroger73 ROC Rank: 2k Comma Club 2010 RTL Crystal Black Pearl Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clarksville City, Texas (near Longview) Posts: 2,387	Re: Dustless Brake Pads? Personally, I prefer to pay a premium for "OEM" pads from a dealer. Over the years, I've realized that any variation on this theme alters the feel and performance of the braking system - for better or worse. You may pay twice as much for pads, but pads aren't (or shouldn't be) something you change often. __________________ 2010 Crystal Black Pearl Honda Ridgeline RTL w/ Navigation Former daily drivers: 09 Civic, 08 G35, 07 Ridgeline, 06 Accord, 99 Regal, 98 Neon, 96 Ranger, 95 Probe, 94 Escort, 92 Grand Am, 91 Tempo, 86 Escort, 69 Skylark Former toys: 09 Silverado, 00 Cavalier, 99 B2500, 96 Cougar, 93 Cougar, 84 Fiero, 71 Ford Truck http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mPjwc_BQhYA

12-26-2012, 04:33 PM	#4
speedlever Moderator 2008 RTS Billet Silver Metallic Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: High Point, NC Posts: 13,947	Re: Dustless Brake Pads? Agreed. The ceramic OEM pads are hard to beat for clean operation. Last time I bought pads, it seems it was right around $100 for both front and rear pads, which also included the shims. __________________ 2008 Ridgeline RTS in BSM 2006 Pilot EXL-RES in BSM

12-26-2012, 07:54 PM	#5
Parsec ROC Rank: Junior 2006 RTL Nighthawk Black / Beige Join Date: May 2012 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 456	Re: Dustless Brake Pads? The OEM pads are the least dusty pads I've ever owned! I would keep the OEM setup, and buy your parts online if you want to save some money.

01-02-2013, 10:22 AM	#6
IanRTL ROC Rank: 4k Comma Club 2007 RTL Nimbus Gray Metallic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Moon Township, PA Posts: 4,647	Re: Dustless Brake Pads? I put a set of the Duralast Gold ceramic pads on my truck about 16 months ago. I went with them because they had good ratings and the value seemed to be very good for what they were. They do provide decent stopping power, but, they do dust a bit. The rears are worse than the fronts. For about $20 more per set, you can get the stock pads. IIRC, they're made by Akebono. You can also get them on Rockauto.com. When it comes time for me to replace these pads, I'll go back to the OEM. __________________ Westin chrome tube steps, AVS vent visors, AVS bug shield, bed extender, carpeted trunk mat, blue LED interior switches, LED interior/exterior lights, Weathertech floor mats, Extang Trifecta soft tonneau cover, 5000k headlight bulbs, Pioneer AVH-P4400BH bypassed head unit, Metra Axxess ASWC, Jensen Carbon 65C components, Jensen Power 400 2ch bridged amp, 10" Boss Onyx shallow sub in custom behind-seat enclosure, FatMat sound deadening, Koolertron backup camera

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