kneeloswirl@yahoo.com (Stempis Rhubank) wrote in message news:<8451e48c.0310191352.24fe1743@posting.google. com>...
> I'm about to replace my front disc pads on my Honda CrV 99'.
>
> Is there a qualitative difference between a 'Known Top of the Line'
> Premium brand versus the Honda OEM Brake Pads.
>
> I've heard Honda is good, just don't know if their competitors make
> an equal , better or lesser product at the High End???
>
> BTW, I've gotten 60K miles off these pads on a manual transmission
> -- downshifting lightens the braking load.
> So I've done well with the Honda OEM pads!!
>
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>
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> My beer drinking friend across the street who can barely change his
> own oil and has the Dealer do all his maintenance and repairs has
> already told me to
> stick with the Dealer Honda pads.
>
> --- so that exact tidbit of knowledge
> based upon really no experience, and TV/Advertising influenced
> Consumer Sentiment has already been given.

At one point I had replaced the pads on my 2000 Odyssey with
aftermarket pads. After about a year of trying to quiet the grinding
and squealing, I gave in and bought the Honda pads. I got them from
hparts.com (888-894-6632) and they didn't cost me much more than
aftermarket. They came with the anti-vibration shims and grease to
put on the back.

The new pads do not make noise. I've been really happy with them and
(as long as hparts.com is around) I will likely never buy after market
pads again.

Randy