Best Brake Pads to get?

[solez]

Whats up everyone?

So, I got my brakes inspected and found out that i need to get my front pads replaced, I was thinking of getting some Hawk HPS street brake pads. I was even considering on just sticking with the factory pads that Mazda uses on the MZ3. What do you guys out there think i should get? What are a good set of pads for the front brakes on a 2007 MZ3 hatchback GT 2.3 liter? Also, If i get the Hawk pads do I need to change out the Rear pads to match? Any input would be helpful as i need to change them ASAP. Thanks.

 

[vtakk]

why to change rears to match? no.
stick with stock. those are good unless you want better friction. then kill your rotors sooner. if no hard braking but just street use - stick with stock.

 

[lucaspl88]

couldnt agree more, stock brakes are amazing for daily driving

 

[beer_is_yum]

where's the best place to purchase stock pads? Duralast Gold Cmax any good from auto zone?

 

[lucaspl88]

i dont trust any parts for my car from autozone, if you want OEM, use mazda online store, or get them from dealer directly.

 

[beer_is_yum]

i dont trust any parts for my car from autozone, if you want OEM, use mazda online store, or get them from dealer directly.

Will do. thanks man.

 

[jam_asian85]

OR you could get OEM replacements from Forum Vendors.

 

[js1268]

get OEM from Mazda

 

[Zoomzoom17]

Get stock for daily driving. You can get them from Japanparts.com or I believe online mazda store, not sure of the actual site as I am not on my normal computer. I'll find a link when I get on later. But go with OEM if you are just daily driving.