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Old 08-20-2008, 02:57 PM
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Could someone please give me some advice on which pads to replace my worn rear ones with: I have found a few ideas including this site:
http://www.motorsportworld.co.uk/frame-det...=/manranges.asp but as to which one ......
Ferodo DS2500 pads were mentioned in some posts - so can I replace rears without fronts if am changing the type?
Should I just stick with the OEM from dealer?
Don't do anything as exciting as track days (yet) but do enjoy the B roads ..... so I don't think I need the super dooper all singing versions unless I have missed somewhere a vital point about standard brakes in everyday road use .. (possible as late and eyes scratchy now)
Ta muchly
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The rear pads should not be better braking quality then the front. so in your case either get OEM for the rear or change them all.
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Reason for above is to maintain front & rear brake balance.
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LadyB, as you've already found out the dealers will try and screw you hard for even something as cheap as pads. Go with brakes international for the OEM pads, it should be significantly cheaper than the dealers.

No need to change unless you don't like how it feels. if you don't then change all the pads
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Check my sig for brake 's international.
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I found by the time I'd paid VAT and delivery on Brakes International rear pads they were within a couple of quid of the Honda OEM pads and not as good quality.

Plus my dealer delivered them FOC

Dealer should charge you around
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[QUOTE=Bassoctopus,Aug 21 2008, 08:12 AM] I found by the time I'd paid VAT and delivery on Brakes International rear pads they were within a couple of quid of the Honda OEM pads and not as good quality.

Plus my dealer delivered them FOC

Dealer should charge you around
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[QUOTE=Bassoctopus,Aug 21 2008, 07:12 AM] I found by the time I'd paid VAT and delivery on Brakes International rear pads they were within a couple of quid of the Honda OEM pads and not as good quality.

Plus my dealer delivered them FOC

Dealer should charge you around
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For a dealer, rear pads change should be about 20 minutes. Max.

Go with OEM pads, someone should be able to help you fit them.


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