hey guys im new here but came for advice. Im in need of new brakes pretty soon but im not sure whether to get factory brakes or go after market. If I do go aftermarket, im not to aware with what kind I should get. I would like to see some advice with which route you guys went.

 

Stoptech sells full kit rotors pads shims guide pins you can buy front rear or both for under 500 bucks

 

C Flores, welcome to the site, check rockauto.com they have nice deals on sets like Surfnazi listed. Centric which is the parent company for Stoptech sells their premium rotors for about $60-70 each, Stoptech Street pads are similar to OEM, the Sport pads are their performance pad which will dust quite a bit more than OEM pads. Also Hawk 5.0 pads are a popular choice here.

 

I would personally go with Stoptech (Centric) Rotors and Hawk Brake pads.

 

The Hawk 5.0 are good pads but are oriented for steet/track and can be noisy. They're dusty, too.

 

do the hawks come with brand new hardware?

 

No, they don't.

 

The stop techs do

 

I liked the NISMO brake pads. It does not have the initial cold bite, but the overall braking experience is more linear than the Akebono pads.

 

The stoptech kit is complete with all new hardware why the kit is so good and the warranty

 

Here is what I just did myself about a month ago:

Front Rotor Centric Premium 12042100
Rear Rotor Centric Premium 12042101
Akebono Front Pads ASP1346
Akebono Rear Pads ASP1347

I was happy with the factory brakes and I didn't touch them in over 3 years. I've got SS lines and Motul fluid ready to be installed/flushed. Just haven't had the time yet.

FYI you can get the pads from AAP and use online coupon codes to get a nice discount.

 

Rock Auto is another source and they offer digital coupons. The most recent one was just posted here.

 

Just changed my brakes today...This is my second set of Hawks 5.0...the recent ones where 3 years old with 50K on them...the issue is the rotors on front started to make the braking shutter...I have to say the pads still looked good for 50K on them...turned the stock rotors on front and.... the brakes after bedded work great...I reccomend these pads...My experience in 50K miles...very litte dust...and great stopping on the street...

 

I always had trouble finding big discounts at Rock Auto, doesn't mean they don't exist though. Probably because there prices are already pretty low. AAP is more but on most days I can find 30% off coupon codes plus then I usually have some sort of coupon from their Speed Perks rewards that I can use in addition. So it all depends, I always compare a few different sites before pulling the trigger on anything or seeing if a vendor here can beat prices.