My pads are almost gone time to get new ones. Ive never got any for this car before so I need help on what to buy? I was something that is not bad on break dust like whatever is on there now. The rear rims get covered in it. So any help would be great, web sites or brands. Thanks

 

Brakes. Hawk pads

 

Yes, please! B-r-a-k-e-s.

Akebono EUR 1340 and 1341 take care of the front and rear, available on Amazon. Excellent performance and essentially no brake dust.

 

I've heard a lot of good things about Akebono pads and they don't throw brake dust. I bought mines a while ago, but never installed them as my pads still haven't worn out yet. Sportstick I know will chime in later recommending these pads. Part# for the front is EUR1340 and EUR1341 for the rear. Should be able to get it from Amazon for a good price.

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Looks like he beat me to it, haha.

 

 

Lol sorry guys, I fixed the title. I was trying to post this fast so I can get them ordered today.

 

Just checked them out on Amazon.com going for $80 for the front and $70 for the rear. Free shipping...

 

Don't buy anymore wheel cleaner for a while. I haven't needed to touch mine in a few months.

 

Do you mean you haven't washed the wheels in that time? Surely not.

 

Sweet! Yeah I'm so sick of washing my car then 2days later my rear rims are nasty brown/black.

 

Thanks everyone. They should be here on 5-7 days. $148 shipped. Much better then going to the stealership! lol

 

Well they make me sign for this package? Or will they just drop it off at the door? Does anyone know? I have never got anything from Amazon.com I'm jw because I usually work when they deliver to my complex..

 

You are correct that it is "surely not!", but I do not need a wheel cleaner product. I use a sudsing spray as a presoak before hand-washing the car. I hit the wheels with that as well and an easy touch with a soft wheel brush takes off whatever minor dust may have accumulated. The wheels are white glove clean after that, as evidenced by how clean the towel remains that I use for wheel drying.

 

Nice.. Now I cant wait to get my rims painted gloss black! I have been waiting to get new brakes that wont leave dust to paint them.

 

Typically, they use UPS. UPS just drops at my door, rings the bell, and by the time I get to the door, they are gone!

 

True... Alright. Thanks for the help man.

 

+1 on the Akebono's. I installed mine a couple of months ago. The performance is great and there is virtually no dust on the rims even after a couple of weeks of daily driving.

 

Also forgot to ask about brake fluid. What kind to go with. I'm almost at 51,000 miles. It's never been changed. I do all the oil changes and stuff myself so. Time for brake fluid also with my brakes?

 

I am due for a brake swap as well. Thanks for the advice Sport!

 

Do the Akebono brakes (see I spelt it right) come with a new wear sensor?

 

Yes they come with new sensors. Dudeitsmattx, I would absolutely get that fluid changed. I think the interval is every 20K.

 

....or two years. Time can result in deterioration as much as mileage, as the fluid absorbs humidity. I have no idea what fluid is used...dealer did mine.

 

LOL! Yes, you spelled it correctly!!

 

What about rotors....? how often are you guys changing out your rotors?