CX-5 Aftermarket Pads and Rotors

[CycleChris]

I put Bosch rotors on our 09 Accord hopping they would not warp. Withing 6 months the front brakes were pulsing from warped rotors. Before I replaced the rotors we sold the car and bought a 24 CX5 T.

The CX 5 brakes were squeaking after a few hundred miles. I greased the pads and still squeaked. Rather than loose 1/2 day or more messing with the dealer I bought new pads and rotors at 2500 miles.

I have Power Stops pads and rotors on the rear of my 2500 truck. They are just fine. I feel like they are over priced..

On the CX 5 I went with R1 Concepts kit. Drilled and slotted rotors and pads. The little SUV stops on a dime, low dusting, no squeaking. We have 8K mi them to date. Bought from Rock Auto.

I saved my OEM rotors. They only had 2,500 miles on them and I might use them down the road..

These part numbers are for the turbos. I learned the T has slightly larger front brakes. I haven't check the rears....

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I was just looking at pads and rotors on Rockauto. Thanks for the recommendation. Was wanting the akebono pads everyone talks about but the r1 rotors seem to only come with pads. Great looking rotors!

 

[AL Cx5]

I was just looking at pads and rotors on Rockauto. Thanks for the recommendation. Was wanting the akebono pads everyone talks about but the r1 rotors seem to only come with pads. Great looking rotors!

I read a few WRX R1 reviews. Often WRX owners drive fast and stop fast. Most of the guys liked R1 rotors and pads. I think these are a step up from OEM. Not racing quality, our CX 5 is a fun DD...

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I have little to no brake dust from R1s. The reviews I read on Akebono they dust but not as bad as OEMs. I was NOT happy with how bad the OEM pads dusted. No wonder they sold the car with black, heavy, hard to clean wheels. I took the first excuse, brake squeal, to replace them.

I don't follow the herd on forums until I looked at other parts. GL!!