Brake pads rm220..sure bo...that is expensive. A relatively good ones is less than 100 a pair

Ya..semi ceramic is better...bit finding a good one with good grip and affordable price seems hard.

Some claimed good grip but ended up the disk out easily.

So far i am okay with current 2nd disc and pads. As long as you know how well it grips, dont follow too near

It is okay as long as u okay or happy with the pads and price. Cheers

I am not sure what other purpose you need, but I agreed with Cleaner where folding it down and get a 'carpet' to cover whole area (which is what I did too).

You can try take out the seats if needed, but it wont be flat. I have carried things above the height of the seat but not recommended as can't see anything with rear view mirror. I used it short distance within taman only.

30k is fair. And change the AT filter too.

The common issues are captured here and brought forward from the previous thread.

I have 1st gen version Alza, clocking 5 year now this month with 120k km.
No major issues so far and maintenance is very affordable (*outside)

1. Tyres = currently 4th set (with the 1st set ori tyres running <10k)
2. brake pads = front change 3 times, rear 1 time
3. absorbers = 1 time at 80k km
4. Change atf every 20k or 30k km
5. Normal service every 7-10k km, depending what oil using.
6. water pump = changed at 70k due to bearing sound and slight leaking.
7. Coolant = changed 1 time at 80k (DIY)
8. Battery = 3rd unit now, normally changed every 2 years.
9. Buzzer wiring - flooding the driver side floor, DIY checking.. will check next round as raining season now.
10. wheel alignment + balancing every 8-10k.
11. cabin filter - changed every year.
12. light bulbs - 3 pcs so far if remembered correctly (using Osram/Philips/Bosch)
13. Engine V belt - changed during the water pump changed.

Engine - stock with hotbits extractor.
Body - front strut bar, pivot voltage stabilizer, grounding
Body - sound proofing on doors, roof and side sills. wheel arch bitumen sprays.
Rim - changed rims as ori 2 rims bengkok.

7.8l per 100km quite good dah...to save fuel, just ease off yr right foot and good maintenance.

I put in extractor as need better push. I did not track of this helps..but some said yes some not. FC depends on how u drive eventually

I personally think that it depends on many facts too.

1. Tyre compound - hard or soft. some models have softer compound where it quieter but wear off faster. Grip is better tho. Harder compound last longer and much noisier. The noise level also depends on the 'flower' design. Ones with big big 'flower' is noisier.
2. how it is maintained - proper inflation, rotation as well as alignment.
3. how you drive... if u drift always.. heheheh

average you can measure it by years or mileage (whichever come first).

Mileage - 40k to 60k.
Period - 4 years - some car less drive, clocking 10k km total but the tires already 4-5 years.. best to change as it is old. Some tires burst when go on hiways are due to old age too.

Just my views.

Steel Braided hose.. it actually improve the braking (feel) to be less spongy-ness. As our normal rubber hose would expand when brake pedal is pressed. My friend changed it to steel braided hose on his persona (some local well known brand), not sure it is P** RS or AR******.

It looks nice on hand and he changed it plus branded brake fluid. Ended hell, where the hose 'leaking' one after another. Even though they provide 1-1 change on the 'defective' hose, it kena again, just within 1-2 month time and he kena xcident where the leaking made no pressure on the pump.
Habis fluid tu, he brake and no brake at all, avoided banging into a bike, but ended up into another car.

After we check thru the hose, it is a total design flaw. They said can change 1-1, fxxx them la. Go back to original and he just change to a better pad and new disc (TRW, i think).

Brake hose is key item to jaga too, where during alignment or balancing, go look at the hose to see the condition of the hose (cracks etc).

Since most of us has 100k mileage or >4-5 years car, best to have a frequent check on the hose during service too. Drive safe.

Ya.. I do agree, the manual transmission Alza has better grip. Not sure it is due to the ABS. The non ABS better grip.

I know the feel of brake not makan, especically downhill. Press all still jalan.. hahahhaa

Changing the disc and pads does help. Brake fluid should as long as we change the the same spec kua.

The self adjustment, have not try it..thanks for the tips.

Solid white would if not jaga frequently. Silver would be the easiest to maintain of all colors.

All paint just need some proper cleaning/washing, for maintain, just waxing (with polishing if needed) at least every 3-6 mths if can.
Nowadays, many ease to use water wax which just spray, apply and wipe off.

Now I am testing nano rapid coating which is imported. non-permanent type. Applied on my bike where it shines, now have to see whether it last 2 months.
Not very expensive, about RM50-60 a bottle.

During any braking or hard braking, best not to put in N. I don't think all drivers will put in N.

in D more, when you hard braking or downhill braking, the D mode will move down a gear to help slow down the car using engine braking.

I have many times when come into a situation where a hard/emergency braking, I will downshift to 3 or even to 2 depending on how much engine braking I needed to assist to slow down car faster.
I can still feel the ABS kicked in..tak tak tak...

Some friends who sits in my car also said, they thought won't make it to the stop as they know Alza / some other makes with AT has weak braking. It works with ABS without slipping. Then they said, phew..lucky braking is good.

Good tyres plays important role too where grips helps.

Also, as i constantly check rear view mirror for cars / bikes around my car, during hard braking, i put signal to Right, braking and move car to the right with downshift..the car behind would know i shift right, so he would shift left if needed without banging in to my alza from behind. depends la..some drivers kopi lesen without basic driving knowledge.

Tips: see as far as possible if there is a car way in front has brake light on, better slow down liao.

Great..many drivers ignore riders..i am a biker too and many times fxxx the driver and they dont even know what they did wrong.

Now waiting for my sjcam m10 to arrive. Can use or swap for my alza and bike when needed.

hurray, my SJCAM M10 just reached me. I think most of you all would know what is it...
for me, I can use it as camera, dashcam (using back the existing car power adapter), helmet cam, underwater cam, etc with the standard accessories.

Going to install it nanti to replace the rear view mirror dashcam that used for 2 years. Will try also on helmet.

Not really...i mounted it. It comes with standard acc...i dismounted it in just 5sec. Mounting about same and plug in

Only when i need for my helmet, i will put onto the waterproof casing supplied, then slot in to the mounting and on it press record.

Not like daily mount dismount.

Now testing the settings and familiarize.

This is deluxe package..if want to use for car, option to get the suction mount and car charger..

Hi all, I just received 2nd unit of M10 (SJCAM Ori). Anyone interested?
M10 Yellow color with all in-package accessories, batery, etc.

I am open for Alza group here only for today only before I sell it elsewhere tomorrow.
The price is RM280 only.. only here. cheaper than lowyat garage and even cheaper than lxzxxx.

PM me. First confirm, first serve as only 1 unit.

http://sjcamhd.com/sjcam-m10-basic/

If you are doing DIY..

I would suggest that you can take out the blower to clean. Change the filter. Use Car AC cleaner and refresher where it can clean the coil and vents. Foam type. look at the product instruction.

It will drip out from the 'hose'...then keep the car under the sun and open the window to have it dry. Give it a try..do it at own risk tho.

I am not sure about the USB adapter. Is it at the cd player there?

I am using Aukey 2 ports with QC 2.0 which suits my hp.

ooh.. ok ok. depending how/what u use it.. I am using the cigg adapter USB (type 1 pic). I would suggest getting a good one. Last time the cheapo rm5-10, the whole thing is heating up. Now using Aukey.

the 2nd pix, I am not sure what charging port using.. you know nowadays, smartphones as QC1.0, 2.0 3.0....etc etc.. get the right one to charge is best.

as long as it suits your needs. :>