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Old Mar 26, 2010 | 05:52 PM
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Default Best Brake Pads to get?

weekend driver... about 6k miles a year not real aggressive, but want something nice. Need to change rear only... want to spend $60-$100 range.

Also, what are the best brand of drive belts to get? Nissan wanted $70 for the part...
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Old Mar 26, 2010 | 06:06 PM
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Members have written lots of brake critiques. Read. Make an informed decision.

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Old Mar 26, 2010 | 06:44 PM
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Go to local auto parts store and buy some pads. They won't be as dust prone as the OEM, will stop the car fine and you'll save mucho $$$$.

Order the belts here CLICK for a whole lot less than $70.
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Old Mar 29, 2010 | 08:27 AM
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autozone duralast gold.
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Old Mar 29, 2010 | 09:29 AM
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I Use Hawk HPS pads. They stop well, and I've never seen brake dust on my rims. Great for me because I'm an aggressive driver.

I bought them from
Kevin@US-Autotech

He's a great guy easy to deal with!!
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Old Mar 29, 2010 | 09:31 AM
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Old Mar 31, 2010 | 10:10 AM
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EBC Red Stuff

Pretty much the best price I could find for EBC Red Stuff and the customer service is great if you need any additional info or help.

Or like others have said Duralast. I just put on a set of Duralast because the rotors will need replaced after this driving season and I didn't want to spend a lot for 4 or 5 months of driving.

For belts I went to Autozone and got Goodyear Gatorbacks. I think it cost me like 38 bucks for them.
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