Ahbao999 47 1st Gear June 28, 2014 HI Guys, Just wanna see how you all decide on the brake pad you use on your car. Price quoted from Work shop base on Front brake pad for Toyota Vios 1) Cheap type from Malaysia, China, Vetto, Azuki, ... Around $50+ 2) Good one such as OEM,Advice Akebono from Japan ... Around $80 3) Genuine Toyota from Japan .... Around $110 Cheers ↡ Advertisement Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davidklt 2,249 5th Gear June 28, 2014 Never stinge on brakes. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TVT 6,397 Supercharged June 28, 2014 HI Guys, Just wanna see how you all decide on the brake pad you use on your car. Price quoted from Work shop base on Front brake pad for Toyota Vios 1) Cheap type from Malaysia, China, Vetto, Azuki, ... Around $50+ 2) Good one such as OEM,Advice Akebono from Japan ... Around $80 3) Genuine Toyota from Japan .... Around $110 Cheers If you have no budget issue, then go for (3) - genuine parts are the best. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ahbao999 47 1st Gear June 28, 2014 Never stinge on brakes. I always go for Genuine as well. Just recently WS offer more choice. Nv tried cheap one b4 but i believe not durable and effective. Anyone try Akebono before? http://www.akebono-brake.com/ Was told recently just start to sell in Singapore and they are the OEM for Genuine ... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marcostan 571 4th Gear June 28, 2014 I use Akebono in my previous 2 Toyota and also in my LS460 now. I love it and all were brought from USA online, the best thing for Akebono is almost no brake dust yet still have same braking power as Original. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Edca 22 1st Gear June 28, 2014 (edited) Currently using Bendix MKT, very decent and satisfied performance. No regret. Edited June 28, 2014 by Edca 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ahbao999 47 1st Gear June 28, 2014 I use Akebono in my previous 2 Toyota and also in my LS460 now. I love it and all were brought from USA online, the best thing for Akebono is almost no brake dust yet still have same braking power as Original. which site you brought from ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jamesc 172,956 Hypersonic June 28, 2014 If you are going to save on brakes spend the money you save on horns so that if you cannot stop sound your horns so we can hear you coming and not stopping 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marcostan 571 4th Gear June 28, 2014 which site you brought from ? First you must make sure the model of your ride is also selling in USA. Second I check the brake pad model from anyone of online shop in USA, example: http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/ Third, after I know the part model or number, I'll search through ebay and find the cheapest seller they are welling to ship direct to Singapore at a reasonable price. The above were the step that I did. Regards 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Furrynadz 1,666 5th Gear June 29, 2014 Parts material for diff continent is diff Best to get pads from Asia sources or originals Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fuelsaver 5,762 Supercharged June 29, 2014 HI Guys, Just wanna see how you all decide on the brake pad you use on your car. Price quoted from Work shop base on Front brake pad for Toyota Vios 1) Cheap type from Malaysia, China, Vetto, Azuki, ... Around $50+ 2) Good one such as OEM,Advice Akebono from Japan ... Around $80 3) Genuine Toyota from Japan .... Around $110 Cheers My fren airwave orig honda one only 50. Toyota more ex? First you must make sure the model of your ride is also selling in USA. Second I check the brake pad model from anyone of online shop in USA, example: http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/ Third, after I know the part model or number, I'll search through ebay and find the cheapest seller they are welling to ship direct to Singapore at a reasonable price. The above were the step that I did. Regards Buying fr overseas website may not be cheapest. If you are going to save on brakes spend the money you save on horns so that if you cannot stop sound your horns so we can hear you coming and not stopping U aspire to be a poet? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
macrotrust2 1,078 5th Gear June 29, 2014 (edited) http://item.rakuten.co.jp/auto-craft/dixcel-es_1439/alternatively if you buy from overseas site for dixcel brake pad good pad with bite also the NGK spark plug is cheap compare to local market. some more original not imitiation one http://item.rakuten.co.jp/ap-murase/iriway8/ the delivery for 8 piece of NGK plug is only Yen1368 or US$13 OR can use forwarding agent which is not too expensive if you buy bigger item like exhaust, coilover & others. You can compare the pricing of local vs overseas parts direct from Japan. for conti car can use many website from UK http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/motorsport shipping charge varies. definitely cheaper than singapore distributors. Edited June 29, 2014 by macrotrust2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hydrocarbon 10,880 Turbocharged June 29, 2014 If you are going to save on brakes spend the money you save on horns so that if you cannot stop sound your horns so we can hear you coming and not stopping On fire again? Haha.. TS, brake pads, don't get the MIC no QC types.. Either OEM or Genuine.. Save on brakes, spend the money on your repairs when you langgar others.. Always make sure what comes between you and the ground is the best you can afford (not the most expensive, but the best).. Means brakes and tires, shoes and slippers, and mattress.. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ahbao999 47 1st Gear June 29, 2014 On fire again? Haha.. TS, brake pads, don't get the MIC no QC types.. Either OEM or Genuine.. Save on brakes, spend the money on your repairs when you langgar others.. Always make sure what comes between you and the ground is the best you can afford (not the most expensive, but the best).. Means brakes and tires, shoes and slippers, and mattress.. Hi, I also never use cheap brake and dun really trust these product to stop my car. Either OEM from Japan or Genuine .... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ahbao999 47 1st Gear June 29, 2014 Hi Fuelsaver, Your Airwave brake pad original only $50? or OEM NISSIN ? Price will be different if you purchase direct from Stockist , Spare Parts shop or direct deal with Workshop. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mach23 132 2nd Gear June 29, 2014 Stock is best. Don't subject yourself to insurers' objection if the unthinkable happen. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marcovanbasten 66 1st Gear June 29, 2014 Actually nowadays many originals no longer come from Japan. Remember last time original brake pads where got so cheap? Usually cost at least close to $200/set. Now suddenly becomes $110 or even $50+. I guess they must be "2nd grade" or "3rd grade" OE, or some may even be fake for that matter. What kind of brake pads we choose depending on your requirement. There is no such thing as a wonder pads with no dust, good friction, no noise, long wear rate etc..... physics is physics. Originals need to compromise on certain criterias. Have you noticed many european cars (even Lexus) their front wheels always very dirty? I think in Europe autobabns, they need strong friction pads, so have to sacrificed on dust. While Japanese cars usually have clean rims.....so maybe this is compromised, since these kind of brakes is sufficient on Japan & Asia roads. So if for example, some need less dust, softer pedal feel, but compromise a little on braking friction, cost no issue, then can choose originals. But if you need more friction, then maybe have to consider other aftermarket brands (renowned ones la!) that gives you better friction, but maybe produces more dust or even noise. For buying cheap brands, i can only say "buy an expensive cow, but tried to save on the rope". 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ahbao999 47 1st Gear June 29, 2014 Actually nowadays many originals no longer come from Japan. Remember last time original brake pads where got so cheap? Usually cost at least close to $200/set. Now suddenly becomes $110 or even $50+. I guess they must be "2nd grade" or "3rd grade" OE, or some may even be fake for that matter. What kind of brake pads we choose depending on your requirement. There is no such thing as a wonder pads with no dust, good friction, no noise, long wear rate etc..... physics is physics. Originals need to compromise on certain criterias. Have you noticed many european cars (even Lexus) their front wheels always very dirty? I think in Europe autobabns, they need strong friction pads, so have to sacrificed on dust. While Japanese cars usually have clean rims.....so maybe this is compromised, since these kind of brakes is sufficient on Japan & Asia roads. So if for example, some need less dust, softer pedal feel, but compromise a little on braking friction, cost no issue, then can choose originals. But if you need more friction, then maybe have to consider other aftermarket brands (renowned ones la!) that gives you better friction, but maybe produces more dust or even noise. For buying cheap brands, i can only say "buy an expensive cow, but tried to save on the rope". Agreed with you. Nowadays many so call 2nd or 3rd grade Genuine brake pad are selling in the market. Different part number are available and produces by different manufacturer. Akebono is one of them and will be trying on the OEM Akebono. ↡ Advertisement Share this post Link to post Share on other sites