Are aftermarket pad and rotors (DBA) just a quite as stock?

[superdosser]

Thanks for any wisdom -- I just don't want the wife tipped off to any squeeling.

 

[informationjunky]

IMHO oem pads.

 

[Kalawang]

If they're made of the same materials.


Kalawang

 

[landtank]

wouldn't know, we drive 80s here.

 

[dfmorse]

OEM pads and DBA rotors are great; one of the best upgrades to the 80...

 

[dryfly]

Aftermarket pads aren't worth saving money on, use OEM.

 

[mthomp6]

I am running DBA rotors (club spec 4000 slotted) with OEM pads on a 1999 100 series and I havent noticed any noise. Even with larger tires (315's), they work very well.

-Mike

 

[calamaridog]

I'm running front SP slotted rotors and Hawk Performance brake pads. I bought them online:

http://www.raceshopper.com/index.shtml

Braking is improved over OEM.

I'll be doing the rear rotors and pads soon.

edit: They make no more noise than the OEM did.

 

[calamaridog]

Aftermarket pads aren't worth saving money on, use OEM.

Quality aftermarket pads should cost more than OEM... From my experience, they are worth the extra $$$.

 

[rule303]

I like GOOD aftermarket pads better too. And yes they can cost MORE not less. Most OEM are a cost driven compromise.

 

[Landpimp]

stock on my 100's but I have DBA sloted rotors and Metal Master pads on my 60 and 80, no noise at all, just nice(better) braking

 

[rph74]

don't know about rotors, but Wagner Thermo Quiet pads have worked wonderfully on my 99!