Rissen1k

Hi,
need help choosing break pads for this car 09 G37S AT with sport package (22000 miles first time changing pads). The problem is I am not sure about the part numbers or how many pads in total I need?
And when you buy them do they come in a package with 2 pads or 4?
From what I read here I probably need 4 pads in front and 4 rear, is that right?

Found this Hawk Ceramic Performance Brake Pad HB602Z.545 on ebay and from the picture looks like they come only 2 pads in a box.

Figured total would be like over 350$ ? Is this right? Can anyone direct me to maybe better and cheaper? Can't find OEM at all, no prices no part number.
Please help.
Thank you.

blnewt

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Go to RockAuto Parts Catalog and just follow the catalog scrolls til you get to your year & model, then go to brakes, then pads. Once you get to pads scroll to high performace section. I'd opt for Centric Stoptech Street Pads, great pads for daily driver that gets aggressive now & then. Find the ones for the Coupe Sport model (355mm rotors I believe) and get a front set & rear set (each set has a left & right pad set for a total of 4 pads per axle set) Should be about $120 for the whole car.
Just checked the part #s, front CENTRIC Part # 30913460 $71.79
rear CENTRIC Part # 30913470 $47.79

Rissen1k

Thank you very much, I am glad to know it is not that expensive.

blnewt

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No problem. If you do go w/ Stoptechs be sure to follow the bedding procedure here
Stock Brake System Bed-in
Each pad manufacturer has their own bedding method, just a variant of the above, but check with the manufacturer just to be sure.

Kirkules

Rock Auto is a good source, but be sure to check Tire Rack as well. They have good reviews and ratings of the different pads. Can let you know relative stopping power vs dust, and you can read user reviews. Worth the read even if you end up buying at Rock Auto.
I highly recommend Hawk pads, but would avoid the ceramic. I've used Hawks on various vehicle for years and won't use anything else now.

blackfunk

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Shameless plug,

https://www.myg37.com/forums/private...rake-pads.html

Rissen1k

Why avoid Hawk Ceramics(Performance)? I thought those are the better one for regular driving?
As by this thread
https://www.myg37.com/forums/d-i-y-i...n-08-g37s.html
psot #5

the guy who is selling them rates them good, also on tirerack they have great score.

If not Hawk performance than what?

Edit: Just found this Akebono Euro Ceramic on Tirerack :
http://www.tirerack.com/brakes/brake...+Sport+Package

anyone used this?

Rissen1k

NVM I ordered Stoptech Street from rockauto, ty

blnewt

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Post back in this thread once you get them on, I'd like to know how you're liking them.

monytx

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I didn't see any for my car on RockAuto. I didn't think there was a vast difference between the 09 and 08 auto brake system. What was the part number on Rock?

blnewt

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If you have the S w/ the big Akebonos you'll use the part#s in post #2 above.

monytx

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Ah, sorry I didn't read properly. Was at work when I posted... and thank you.

rmfnla

I've had good results with Hawk pads in the past; is there anything about them on a G37 that I should know about?

Kirkules

May be late, but to answer your questions....
From my experience ceramic pads offer less dust and less rotor wear. From this standpoint they would be good for every day driving. But I have also found that the trade off to this is less stopping power.

I have tried Akebono, they are OK. But I have only used the Hawk HPS Street on my cars for many years. I will put up with a bit more dust, and I use cryo treated slotted rotors so rotor wear is not an issue. Even Tire rack shows the HPS with more stopping power than the performance ceramic.

Bret_T

There are two pair per box. I do have a question though. Why are you wanting to change all the pads at once? Typically the fronts wear faster than the rear. Are both the fronts and the rears worn down to the point that they both need to be replaced? 22,000mi seems awfully low.