Rear Brake Pad Advice/Material

[carlz82]

Relatively new to the Forum, but I have been lurking for some time now.

I noticed that many folks use either Honda OEM pads, Raybestos, Akebono, or other brands when replacing their brakes.

Its about that time with the old ladys car, and I don't feel like shelling out $90 for new rear pads from my local Honda dealer. I am looking for a cheaper replacement thats just as good, if not better than the OEM pad.

Ideally I want something with low dust and good overall stopping power, much like the OEM. Does anyone know if the Honda pads are metallic, ceramic, or another type of material?

Thanks for all the help and any recommendations/advice?
-Damon

[jestmaty]

Welcome carlz82 to the forum!!

I honestly don't know what the composition of the OEM pads are, but I have changed brakes out on my wife's '04 Pontiac Vibe and my 1991 Nissan 240SX within the last few months.

Went with Autozone offering of Morse ceramic for all 4 discs on my Nissan and Morse ceramic for the front of the wife's Vibe. Very reasonably priced, some ridiculously long warranty ( lifetime maybe ), and low dust reisdue.

They are super quiet, grip well but not grabby, and came with some nice backing plates.

IIRC, the Pilot rear brakes also have a mini-shoe setup on them. In other words, the inside of the hat on the rear disc has enough room for a set of brake shoes also. Maybe just for parking brake? Or, does the shoe config help stop as the pad/calipers do their thing?

I'll look forward to your thoughts and choice when you do decide what to go with.

You can win some fantastic brownie points if you take pics and give a step by step r/r of your rear brake experience.

Again, welcome to HP.ORG

Jestmaty

[ctobio]

Originally posted by jestmaty

IIRC, the Pilot rear brakes also have a mini-shoe setup on them. In other words, the inside of the hat on the rear disc has enough room for a set of brake shoes also. Maybe just for parking brake? Or, does the shoe config help stop as the pad/calipers do their thing?

The brake drum in the disc is used as a parking brake only. I would expect this to be a lifetime component. I can't imagine anyone would ever need to change this unless someone drove with the parking brake on.

Incidentally, it is a good idea to periodically exercise the parking brake, to keep those components in such a condition that they'll move when needed and not bind.

[pilotnc]

I just finished putting rear pads on my Pilot about 5k ago at 110k. I did the same thing I did for the front and got the pads from my local auto parts store. I picked the most +$ ones, they were Wagner's. Front about $48, rear $40.
Both F/R took about an hour. I use a 1/2" drive to get the bolts out. That way I can use a hammer to get them started. Those bolts can be tough. Oddly enough I found my left rear not as tight as the other caliper bolts to get off. I use a "C" clamp to compress the "puck" back into the caliper. I also loosen the brake resavoir cap. Don't forget to tighten it back up. A sticky on the steering wheel helps with this, plus the hood being up,

[Wolfman_matt]

Check out our site sponsor Tim for a good deal on OEM pads. I just bought front AND rear together for a little over $100 with free shipping. Matt

[carlz82]

Originally posted by Wolfman_matt
Check out our site sponsor Tim for a good deal on OEM pads. I just bought front AND rear together for a little over $100 with free shipping. Matt

Thats a great deal. Where would I find a link or contact info?

-DC

[jestmaty]

Scroll up to the very top of the page..... see the blue 'Hondacuraworld' banner? That is a good place to start.

edit: Went through the site and couldn't find any brake pads for our Pilots. Maybe shoot them an email or give a call for availability and price.

[pat2k8]

IMHO, driving Honda's for over 18 years and trying everything along the way! The OEM Honda pads are by far the best pads. They are the best compromise between low brake dust, no noise and longevity.

[carlz82]

Originally posted by pat2k8
IMHO, driving Honda's for over 18 years and trying everything along the way! The OEM Honda pads are by far the best pads. They are the best compromise between low brake dust, no noise and longevity.

I have done alot of research and as far as Honda's are concerned, I think you are spot on with your assessment. Plus, its the old lady's car and shes relatively happy with the way it brakes now, so I figured if it aint broke......

Now to track down some decently priced OEM Honda pads......

[tonymitss5]

Originally posted by carlz82


I have done alot of research and as far as Honda's are concerned, I think you are spot on with your assessment. Plus, its the old lady's car and shes relatively happy with the way it brakes now, so I figured if it aint broke......

Now to track down some decently priced OEM Honda pads......

We got 24K miles out of the front OEM Honda Pads, and 29K on the rears. This is on our Pilot, and this is horrible. They wore out prior to the Goodyear Integritys.

[N_Jay]

Originally posted by tonymitss5


We got 24K miles out of the front OEM Honda Pads, and 29K on the rears. This is on our Pilot, and this is horrible. They wore out prior to the Goodyear Integritys.

How and where do you drive?

I get over 60,000 miles from a set and have a good bit left when I replace them.

[rocky]

Originally posted by tonymitss5


We got 24K miles out of the front OEM Honda Pads, and 29K on the rears. This is on our Pilot, and this is horrible. They wore out prior to the Goodyear Integritys.

Thats unbelieveable, nearly 52k and alls well with the original set

[pilotnc]

Something must be wrong with the OEM pads or bad driving habits caused premature pad ware. 95k front 110k rear. Wven on my BMW's and Porche's have I gotten such poor wear as some have mentioned. Now my old A Sedan did get poor wear compared to some that have posted.

[tonymitss5]

Originally posted by N_Jay


How and where do you drive?

I get over 60,000 miles from a set and have a good bit left when I replace them.

Northeast, winters, stop and go, highway commutes, trips to Myrtle and Virginia Beaches, Trips to Toronto. Car sees a variety of use. I changed the fronts out when they had a little life left, the rears were almost about to hit the metal contacts. Yikes.

[Wolfman_matt]

We got 24K miles out of the front OEM Honda Pads, and 29K on the rears. This is on our Pilot, and this is horrible. They wore out prior to the Goodyear Integritys.

I changed my pads last weekend at 94k and still had at least 10k on front (inside) and much more mileage on the rear. How could I not go with the OEM pads again with that level of performance?

Then again I like the Integritys as I got 50k+ out of them.