Brake Rotor + Pad Combo

[AD07]

Just out of curiosity i rang Mazda for a price on front pads....... $382 +gst !!!!!!!!!!!!! (thank God for aftermarket parts)

[Hamster]

I've run front DBA 4000 drilled and slotted and 4000 slotted (not on a Mazda) and to be honest I wouldn't bother with drilled and slotted. I didn't find any perceptible difference between them on the street and the slotted were slightly quieter. I was running Ferodo DS2500 pads on both.

[projectrracing]

on the street. i wonder why you didn't notice any difference?

[Malicioso]

Yeah, I thought that is what would be suggested.. And I got some QFMs on now which is what started this whole issue... The way they were installed by my local mechinic place was the issue not the pads themselves but for some reason I just want to try something different. Piece of mind thing I guess.

When having them fitted by the mechanic/s did he or they machine the discs first???

I've always gotten the rotors machined on every car I've done a pad replacement and have had no issues, and also bedding them in help. A mate of mine didn't listen to my advice and within one week his pads were glazed and his rotors had warped