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Old 10-06-2012, 03:39 PM   #4
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Originally Posted by redeye280z View Post
I will be changing my front brake pads soon and was wondering what after market pads would be a good quality brake pad. I have seen that the price ranges are from very cheap to very expensive. Also if my break wear light came on how much pad is left on my brakes how long can I drive it before I actually need to change them?

Also how can I tell if I should change the rotors?
Brake pads really depend on how you plan to drive the car. Mintex pads are a good OEM quality pad for street use. Hawk pads offer higher heat ranges for some track use, and Raybestos ST-43 are a full race pad for extreme high heat conditions and maximum durability.

Some favor Pagid as an aftermarket pad but I had a lousy experience with them.

Measure your rotors. If they are at or near the min. runout stamped on the hat, replace them.
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