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SUSrtk74
post Apr 24 2022, 01:36 AM, updated 2y ago

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Now in a dilemma on purchasing new brake pads. Currently using textar brake pads but it's getting thin probably need to be replace in the coming months.

Textar
- Good grip
- Very dusty, but it doesn't rust
- Doesn't wear the rotors that much

Prior to this I replaced the rears with semi-metallic

CENTRIC C-TEK Ceramics
- Weak grip
- No dust
- No issues on rotors yet

Now I have a choice of getting:

> TRW COTEC
> Textar
> Jurid
> Ferodo (NOS)
> Meyle
> Mintye
> Bendix Euro+
> LPB Brakes

All are within the same price range, except Ferodo & LPB which is 30% cheaper than the rest. I don't really care that much about dust. Braking grip is most important to me anyways. Just want to know other's opinion before I pull the plug, especially those that tried them before.


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post Apr 24 2022, 11:43 AM

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QUOTE(matrix88 @ Apr 24 2022, 02:52 AM)
Bendix metal king
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QUOTE(ceo684 @ Apr 24 2022, 02:55 AM)
MK Kashiyama
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Don't have stock for my car I think

QUOTE(rad @ Apr 24 2022, 04:32 AM)
Akebono
Good grip, less dust
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QUOTE(Thrust @ Apr 24 2022, 09:31 AM)
What car are you driving now?

I always recommend Akebono if you want original brake pad feel. Furthermore, this pad is quiet and very very low dust.

Bendix Metal King although has stronger braking power, it however will wear your disc rotor faster because Metal King pads have metal residue embedded in its pads to get the stronger braking power.
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Need to buy from teh US

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QUOTE(matrix88 @ Apr 24 2022, 09:45 AM)
If got more budget get green stufff
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>EBC
>Budget

haihh
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post Apr 24 2022, 11:46 AM

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QUOTE(ayamxxx @ Apr 24 2022, 10:18 AM)
Trw cz it resolved my juddering issue for Honda Stock brakpad. Stock pad sux quality but conti price, rm700/pair
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Thanks,
You used DTEC or ATEC line?

QUOTE(matrix88 @ Apr 24 2022, 10:35 AM)
Who ask you to change at SC? Can get less than 200 outside.
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200?

TRW ATEC line can setel for rm100 for accord

QUOTE(ayamxxx @ Apr 24 2022, 10:40 AM)
never change the pad there, got price quotation and suprise. even costlier than a C-Class brake pad. claim warranty cz juddering, get foc skim disc, then straight buy an aftermarket pad and change at regular workshop
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I would run away ady, unless under warranty I replace lah
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post Apr 24 2022, 12:22 PM

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QUOTE(amduser @ Apr 24 2022, 12:17 PM)
Don't go for ferodo, it is very low dust and protect your rotor very well, but it almost have no grip at all once the pad is at higher temperature

Brembo is slightly better than ori brake pad, but don't expect it perform like the high end brembo pad, for normal driving is ok but not for extreme use, even during genting downhill can feel the pad performance degrade once it heat up

You can try look for Remsa pad, previously I use that and it is quiet good in stopping power
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Brembo is close to double to the ones I've listed
Only planning to use the car for a year

Best is always Ori, even if same brand, the formulation is different

QUOTE(amduser @ Apr 24 2022, 12:20 PM)
Ebc green and black is not that expensive compared to red and yellow

For my Mazda 3 2014 I can get ebc green or black at price cheaper than or close to price of ori pad from sc
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EBC's are kinda on the expensive side as well. Rather get OEM Jurid/Textar at that price

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post Apr 24 2022, 12:49 PM

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QUOTE(ayamxxx @ Apr 24 2022, 12:45 PM)
DTEC those come in red colour. Rm200 or less for a pair, rear rm170/pair
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That's great since the TRW COTEC is on a higher line than the DTEC iinm.
Cost like rm100 for my car though


The DTEC doesn't accumulate dust or squeals is it?
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post Apr 24 2022, 01:56 PM

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QUOTE(amscouzach57 @ Apr 24 2022, 01:48 PM)
the DTEC pads are quite dusty & have sub par grip. brembo oe replacement pads are less dutsy & have better grip than the trw dtec ones.

try EBC yellow stuff. those has superb grip albeit producing a lot of dust. using it right now on my Mazda 6.
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Only found green stuff for my calipers, and those also are rm300 bye.gif
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post Apr 24 2022, 02:33 PM

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QUOTE(amduser @ Apr 24 2022, 02:22 PM)
Ori is not the best, it is just made to be enough for daily usage, unless you are buying a race/sport car
And of course ori is not enough for my usage since I go to track and auto cross

It seems like you already have your answer, if you want cheap then just go for the cheapest one it won't be much difference on normal road until the pad reached high enough temp or high speed braking

Have you tried trestor? Local brand and priced relatively low price but not sure if they have it for your car
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Just daily drive with occasional highway cruise only
For trestor advantage but will keep it in mind for other cars thumbup.gif
Priced twice as much as other brands I mentioned
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post Apr 24 2022, 03:13 PM

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QUOTE(newhouseowner @ Apr 24 2022, 02:38 PM)
Since you got budget for ebc, I recommend akebono pro-act, superb grip and very less dust. I've tested on genting uphill and ulu yam downhill, drive aggressively for my standard, no brake fade on my Mazda 6.
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only euro pads available for my car
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post Apr 25 2022, 01:43 AM

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QUOTE(ceo684 @ Apr 24 2022, 11:13 PM)
Ooo german kar
That MK K very famous for Jap mfg spec pads
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post Apr 25 2022, 02:11 PM

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QUOTE(mot88 @ Apr 25 2022, 11:32 AM)
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For W124, use oiginal MB pads which is available from MB stockist. Original MB pads are supplied with new brake hardware such as clips. For rear, can use other brand pads, but for front highly recommend to stick to ori.
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The only ori ones I find are NOS
even at Suan Huat they have girling OEMs
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post May 1 2022, 10:30 AM

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QUOTE(iZuDeeN @ May 1 2022, 09:40 AM)
Anyone can recommended shop that do refurbish original brake?

Alot of shop pass replica as original at cheaper price

Because its impossible to tell the item is fake/replica unless you know what you looking for or have side to side comparison
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You mean rebuilding the existing brake caliper on your car or something else entirely?
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post May 1 2022, 01:03 PM

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QUOTE(iZuDeeN @ May 1 2022, 10:48 AM)
Brake caliper taken out from other cars
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I think there was one in YouTube iinm
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post Jul 20 2022, 02:26 PM

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QUOTE(FairyCheek @ Jul 20 2022, 09:51 AM)
Hi, any recommendation brake pad for Mazda 2 Skyactiv?
Sent to SC and found out that brake pad is worn out and require to skim the disc. Any store i can purchase the brake pad and reliable workshop i can send to?
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Can just buy online
And least state your location
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post Jul 20 2022, 02:40 PM

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QUOTE(FairyCheek @ Jul 20 2022, 02:31 PM)
Hihi. Which brand is better? TRW Ceramic or Bendix General CT?
My location is at Shah Alam.
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TRW Ceramic better

Topup abit for Bendix Metal King. Mah Grab driver says it was great for him because last longest. He drove a Myvi tho

But Boy96 says not great for touge
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QUOTE(Boy96 @ Jul 20 2022, 04:45 PM)
Currently im using Trestor green brake pad ok ah not bad
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That one local right?

Green was metallic or organic?
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post Jul 21 2022, 11:29 AM

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QUOTE(bo093 @ Jul 21 2022, 07:53 AM)
Since I been dissapointed by Ultrex 680c.
Anyone tried Bendix Ultimate and Trestor Advantage?
I'm trying to exhausted brake pad selection before changing brake kit.
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Brake kit = brake hardware or the caliper itself?
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post Jul 26 2022, 11:59 AM

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QUOTE(scoupe @ Jul 26 2022, 09:32 AM)
i never really drive hard downhill.. on regular drives downhill on genting and etc is fine especially the suprima being a pretty heavy car. if you plan to run high speed down hill then regular aftermarket brake pads wont cut it. You will need something with much higher temp ratings. 650c and above. prepare to fork out a much larger sum once you enter this category of pads. affordability is one, then there is availability problem as well. if your car is a popular enough car that people track often then shouldnt be a problem.
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Need to replace brake fluid with hi-temp one as well
Not to mention upgrading rubber brake lines to steel braided ones
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QUOTE(nick2011 @ Jul 26 2022, 12:14 PM)
I just changed my pads to Bendix general CT. It's squeaking when I press my brakes hard. Is it normal?
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Need to bed in the brakes properly
Other than that, the person that changed it may not put grease on the backing plate
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post Jul 26 2022, 01:58 PM

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QUOTE(nick2011 @ Jul 26 2022, 01:56 PM)
Nah. He did apply grease on the back plate haha. Guess need to wait for break in
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Break in should be done by the shop tho
You can do it yourself, just need a quiet stretch of road
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QUOTE(LA773 @ Jul 27 2022, 01:56 AM)
If car manual says Dot3, we can go dot4 & 5?
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Ehhh, DOT4 is the maximum I'd go
5 should be 5.1 since 5 is not glycol based iinm

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