Rotor and pad source?

[TTBadDog]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Front-Rear...del:Grand Touring|Engine - Liter_Display:2.5L
Seems like a good deal? Package price to the door. Other good options?

 

[Unobtanium]

I just bought OEM Mazda. Pads, rotors, work was around $600 at the dealership. Got almost 100K out of the factory parts, figured I'd just go with same, again.

 

[TTBadDog]

I am approaching 100K and the rotors are feeling a little warped. Probably getting thin and a hard stop or downhill drag gave then more heat than they cared for causing a slight warp. Not dragging or sticking, already checked that out with IR gun. i am thinking replacement all around is due. I plan to keep til 200K on the clock so may as well do it now. If they warp at 185k so be it. Close to a hooptie at that point or passed to a high school kid so who cares.
My question was if anyone has a known good deal for rotors, pads tossed in a bonus. Not paying 600 for something I can easily do myslef with 3 beers, Pandora and maybe 2 hours free time on a saturday. Pads and rotors for 110 bucks and 2 hours (may as well bleed out old fluid and make it a 3 hour job) few beers and pocket the differance for date night and motorcyle parts.

 

[Unobtanium]

Ive had good luck with Raybestos Professional grade. Its like Napa gold for half price.

 

[Chris_Top_Her]

I'm happy with my cheapo brake kit ($130). I would probably avoid the drilled/slot just because of increase in pad wear. Replace the pad retaining clips (cheap).

 

[JRM1022]

RockAuto. Get Akebono pads. Avoid slotted/drilled rotors for daily driver use. They warp too easily.

 

[yrwei52]

I'm happy with my cheapo brake kit ($130). I would probably avoid the drilled/slot just because of increase in pad wear. Replace the pad retaining clips (cheap).

And use rubber-friendly silicone grease to lubricate the caliper pins.

Since I always use my own labor, I prefer OEM parts on brake job although theyre more expensive. For Mazda Id get standard brake pads and avoid cheaper OEM value-line pads.

 

[CX-5um]

I recommend Stop tech pads for the CX-5. Still on original rotors at 100k miles or so.

Got this at Harbor freight https://www.harborfreight.com/6-inch-utility-caliper-7914.html

OEM rotor has like 1-2 mm thickness before you need to replace.....in other words should be good for at least 1 turned attempt.

 

[Unobtanium]

RockAuto. Get Akebono pads. Avoid slotted/drilled rotors for daily driver use. They warp too easily.

They also wear pads and create a s*** ton of useless dust. Akebono and solids are a great combo for a DD.

 

[TTBadDog]

Good info and tips, thanks guys!
Lots of choices for all at RockAuto.
Brembo makes a point of balancing, run out and coating.
https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=10201292&cc=3294357&jsn=2348