Which brake pad and rotor brand are you using?

[JasonZ]

Hey guys, I just found I need to change my front brake pads and rotor because of the rust and overusage. I'm not sure which brand to buy, and which one is better. I did a quick research Garage16 and NextMod, and I found HAWK seems to be the main one for the pads they have. Also, from a quick search on google, I found there's a high rate for Centric, a brand name for rotor.
So, I want to know what you think and what you are using right now~;)
Cheers~

[aZuMi]

Not sure about my preferences yet, but these guys seem to be offering a good deal on it.

http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/showthread.php?54184-Brake-Job-Specials

[Booostin]

Just use oem for general street use.

[cwp_sedan]

I've moved this to the brakes section. Please be aware of where you are posting. :)


I just replaced mine and went with OEM all around. I drive only on the street and the braking power of OEM is great. I spent probably about $100 more than the aftermarket stuff I was looking at.

I also used Jimmy at Street Performance for the swap.

[O1Kanoby]

I've moved this to the brakes section. Please be aware of where you are posting. :)


I just replaced mine and went with OEM all around. I drive only on the street and the braking power of OEM is great. I spent probably about $100 more than the aftermarket stuff I was looking at.

I also used Jimmy at Street Performance for the swap.

How much do rotors and break pad cost from mazda? and how much for the install?

[chochobeelai]

tirerack has a sale on Rear brmebo blanks. I got them and the Hawks HPS for roughly $231 USD including shipping etc...

I have yet to replace the or bought the fronts yet. I'm waiting for them to go on sale since i don't need mine replaced yet and i'll just stock it up :)

[cwp_sedan]

How much do rotors and break pad cost from mazda? and how much for the install?

I can't remember exactly but around $465 or so after taxes, etc with the discount for all 4 corners (pads and rotors). Obviously you can get stuff cheaper online but is the quality there?

Had them installed at Street Performance. Call Jimmy for a quote.

[Flagrum_3]

Not sure about my preferences yet, but these guys seem to be offering a good deal on it.

http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/showthread.php?54184-Brake-Job-Specials

I suggest you go here, they can't be beat price-wise and I've talked to several people about the quality of the components and no one had anything bad to say. THey have drilled and coated rotors and use ceramic pads. Matter of fact, I'm going there tom'rw for a complete brake overhaul.

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[07carbon3]

im oem right now nut got hawk hps pads for when i need a break job and not sure what rotors to get,probably oem, i don't want to spend and arm and a leg on cross drilled or slotted rotors on a DD car when just plain rotors will do

[Flagrum_3]

im oem right now nut got hawk hps pads for when i need a break job and not sure what rotors to get,probably oem, i don't want to spend and arm and a leg on cross drilled or slotted rotors on a DD car when just plain rotors will do

Cross drilled or slotted are not more expensive, it depends on the brand. But your best off sticking with OEM blanks though.

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[TheMAN]

OEM rotors + Akebono brake pads.... save a little money on the pads since the rotors aren't cheap from the dealer ;)
why OEM rotors? better made, and has rust protection coating
why Akebono pads? OEM quality... they are a Mazda supplier... not the same pads as stock of course

[Jackal]

Hey guys, I just found I need to change my front brake pads and rotor because of the rust and overusage. I'm not sure which brand to buy, and which one is better. I did a quick research Garage16 and NextMod, and I found HAWK seems to be the main one for the pads they have. Also, from a quick search on google, I found there's a high rate for Centric, a brand name for rotor.
So, I want to know what you think and what you are using right now~;)
Cheers~

Isn't your car a 2012? Why would you need to change them? What do you mean by overusage?

[Flagrum_3]

Isn't your car a 2012? Why would you need to change them? What do you mean by overusage?

The car in his avatar sure doesn't look like a 2012. If he does have a '12 he must have been doing some serious braking ;)

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[Jackal]

The car in his avatar sure doesn't look like a 2012. If he does have a '12 he must have been doing some serious braking ;)

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Checked his About me profile. 2012 Mazda 3 GT.

[RedRaptor]

I'm on Hawk HPS all around with DBA front rotors and OEM rear rotors.

[Flagrum_3]

Checked his About me profile. 2012 Mazda 3 GT.

I did, thats why the second comment. Maybe he just made a typo error. I can't see him burning out or having rusted brakes on a 012'.

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[stevenma188]

Just did mine last month. Centric (Stoptech) blank rotors, Stoptech Streetperformance front pads and Hawk HPS rear.

[JasonZ]

Thanks alot for the info~ Definitely gonna go there in few days~


Not sure about my preferences yet, but these guys seem to be offering a good deal on it.

http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/showthread.php?54184-Brake-Job-Specials

Sorry that I was careless when I posted this. Forgort there were othere sections down the page :P ~
I've moved this to the brakes section. Please be aware of where you are posting. :)


I just replaced mine and went with OEM all around. I drive only on the street and the braking power of OEM is great. I spent probably about $100 more than the aftermarket stuff I was looking at.

I also used Jimmy at Street Performance for the swap.

I have phoned Mountain Mazda in Hamilton and Burlington Mazda before I poseted this thread. Burlington Mazda asked for $480 for the front brake job and $440 for the rear, while Mountain Mazda quoted $390 for the front brake job.
How much do rotors and break pad cost from mazda? and how much for the install?

NICE~ I definitely gonna drop by soon too.
I suggest you go here, they can't be beat price-wise and I've talked to several people about the quality of the components and no one had anything bad to say. THey have drilled and coated rotors and use ceramic pads. Matter of fact, I'm going there tom'rw for a complete brake overhaul.

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Thanks for the great info.
OEM rotors + Akebono brake pads.... save a little money on the pads since the rotors aren't cheap from the dealer ;)
why OEM rotors? better made, and has rust protection coating
why Akebono pads? OEM quality... they are a Mazda supplier... not the same pads as stock of course

Nah buddy~ I wish I could though~, Mine is 2007 mazda3 GT;)
Isn't your car a 2012? Why would you need to change them? What do you mean by overusage?

I was not even aware I wrote that in my profile LMAO. I'm so dumb~:headbang. But thanks for pointing it out~haha
Checked his About me profile. 2012 Mazda 3 GT.

[silverstarmazda]

im gonna be running remsa ceramics and new blank zinc coated rotors.. just gotta find a day that wont rain do change everything

[JasonZ]

Haha, maybe find a nice sunny day and having a brake job party in JR~?
im gonna be running remsa ceramics and new blank zinc coated rotors.. just gotta find a day that wont rain do change everything

[Flagrum_3]

I'm on Hawk HPS all around with DBA front rotors and OEM rear rotors.

Thats sounds like a good set-up! How well does it work and feel?

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[silverstarmazda]

Haha, maybe find a nice sunny day and having a brake job party in JR~?

oh man i already got everything ready and i really need these brakes in soon before i run out of pad....and its suppose to be snowing on monday and tuesday?! wtf

[aZuMi]

Thats sounds like a good set-up! How well does it work and feel?

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I saw you at JR today when I got my detail/claybar done. Sorry, didn't get to greet u earlier as I my friend was waiting for me.

[shu5892001]

hps with dba4000 slotted all around, decent combo

[Flagrum_3]

I saw you at JR today when I got my detail/claybar done. Sorry, didn't get to greet u earlier as I my friend was waiting for me.

Hey no problem mang, car looks good!

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