Replacement parts

Dr. Woo · 11-19-08, 01:28

Hey Autopia. I know there are probably "better" places to talk parts, but I know some of you have experience in this regard.

I'm looking to replace the pads (and probably the rotors) on my girlfriend's 1995 Accord. I know the way they have the hub/brake setup on this generation means it's far more complicated than a simple remove wheel/compress caliper/remove caliper/replace parts job, so I'll likely be taking it somewhere.

The issue is the parts themselves. Does anyone here have a recommendation for purchasing parts? Any great experiences with online retailers? I don't need a set of Brembo calipers and high-dollar composite pads, but at the same time I don't want junk.

Any recommendations are welcome and helpful. Thanks!

BigJimZ28 · 11-19-08, 02:22

sorry but why is it so different then a regular brake job?

check out Tirerack.com
and the store brand rotors from Auto Zone are good

red4.8 · 11-19-08, 04:10

You can try Auto Parts Fast at RockAuto. They have pretty good prices. Just watch the shipping, it's sometimes high..

tennisjon2002 · 11-19-08, 04:54

I recently replaced the pads on my moms TL and gf's crv. I bought them from:
eBay My World - dchautoparts
they had great service and prices. I then had a local place install them and resurface the rotors for $65. I decided to go OEM because brakes is something you don't want to skimp out on and end up have an unsafe car.

BigJimZ28 · 11-19-08, 05:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by tennisjon2002

brakes is something you don't want to skimp out on and end up have an unsafe car.

I could not agree more..

SO..... why not use parts that work better and cost less & dust less then OEM?

Setec Astronomy · 11-19-08, 05:22

I also have enjoyed shopping at Rock Auto. I put Akebono ProAct ceramics all around on my friend Jr's Sonata, and she said it was like a different car with the stopping power

and we have both been impressed with the low dusting.

rjstaaf · 11-19-08, 05:25

I have purchased pads/rotors for the Mustang (OEM Brembo rotors and Hawk Pads) for years from The Tire Rack. I have also bought many a tire from them as well and I have always been pleased with their customer service...

TireRack.com - High Performance Brakes at Tire Rack

I have also had good experience with NAPA auto parts. I recently purchased their premium rotors and a rebuilt caliper for the wife's Taurus.

NAPA Online

tennisjon2002 · 11-19-08, 05:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigJimZ28

I could not agree more..

SO..... why not use parts that work better and cost less & dust less then OEM?

You suggested tire rack:
Brakes Products for Honda Accord Sedan DX 4cyl 2005
Cheapest pads there are $50 + shipping etc

OEM is only $40 plus shipping:
eBay Motors: 03 04 05 06 07 ACCORD GENUINE HONDA FRONT BRAKE PADS (item 120331695195 end time Nov-19-08 19:56:41 PST)

And I am basing this off of pure speculation, but Honda Pads>"Satisfied Pro"

I have been fairly happy with Honda OEM Pads. And while I was placing the order I ended up picking up several other things such as wiper blade refills, engine air filters etc for my 06 Si at about half of my local dealers charge.

As for rotors, I can't help you there, I haven't shopped for them before. I would make sure the current rotors are beyond resurfacing ability though

BigJimZ28 · 11-19-08, 05:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by tennisjon2002

You suggested tire rack:
Brakes Products for Honda Accord Sedan DX 4cyl 2005
Cheapest pads there are $50 + shipping etc

OEM is only $40 plus shipping:
eBay Motors: 03 04 05 06 07 ACCORD GENUINE HONDA FRONT BRAKE PADS (item 120331695195 end time Nov-19-08 19:56:41 PST)

And I am basing this off of pure speculation, but Honda Pads>"Satisfied Pro"

I have been fairly happy with Honda OEM Pads. And while I was placing the order I ended up picking up several other things such as wiper blade refills, engine air filters etc for my 06 Si at about half of my local dealers charge.

As for rotors, I can't help you there, I haven't shopped for them before. I would make sure the current rotors are beyond resurfacing ability though

ok so for $20 more(for that car, thay are about the same price for my car) you can get great pads that dust less and stop betterthen OEM

so why not?

Dr. Woo · 11-19-08, 06:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigJimZ28

sorry but why is it so different then a regular brake job?

check out Tirerack.com
and the store brand rotors from Auto Zone are good

I read somewhere that this gen Accord has an "over-rotor hub" or something along those lines. But reading through the free manuals for it online I see it's nothing major.

ap716 · 11-19-08, 07:48

try this site it's for accord's
T.A.S. Auto Parts: 90-02 Accord Parts Are All We Do

Setec Astronomy · 11-19-08, 07:58

I guess since everyone is praising Tire Rack I will also put in mine. Like rjstaaf, I have bought plenty of tires there over the years and even half of the Akebonos I mentioned in my earlier post.