OPparts rotors & Axxis/PBR MM pads. - Honda Prelude Forum

Daemione · 02-18-2006, 10:43 AM

Got a set of 4 zinc coated rotors & the set of pads for $190 ($80 for the rotors, $80 for the pads, $30 for shipping) from eBay user 'speedydynamic'. I was prepared to be disappointed at such a low price, but I'm impressed with them. I've used the MetalMaster pads before, and was happy with them - and now they come with an integral shim which means no shims or brake grease required for a squeak-free install.

Anyway, installed everything & bedded in the pads last weekend with no problems. Only put about 50 miles on them, but so far so good . . .

So yeah, OPparts rotors = recommended, and seller 'speedydynamic' (sales@speedydynamic.com) = recommended.

In a few weeks I plan on pulling apart the calipers & lubing the floating pins (had some uneven wear between inner & outer pads), so I'll take pictures of what things look like then.

Rich_A · 02-18-2006, 02:34 PM

paint your calipers

sounds good, I've been looking for an affordable brake upgrade.

Daemione · 02-20-2006, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Rich_A

paint your calipers

They are (were) painted . . .

lilredlude · 02-20-2006, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Daemione

They are (were) painted . . .

where do you buy that rust color, i only see red, silver and blue for sale

Daemione · 02-21-2006, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by lilredlude

where do you buy that rust color, i only see red, silver and blue for sale

You have to custom order it. Takes about 4 years to come in.

Daemione · 02-26-2006, 03:12 PM

This doesn't mean much 'cause I've only put about 150 miles on them - but here's a few shots of what they looked like today.

Front:

Rear:

Spent the afternoon cleaning & lubing my caliper pins - hoping to avoid a repeat of this:

Daemione · 04-09-2006, 03:16 PM

Here's what they looked like today - 1,014 miles on them now.

Solid · 04-09-2006, 03:23 PM

How many miles do you have? And do you live by an ocean?

Daemione · 04-09-2006, 03:30 PM

141,500 . . . No ocean - but daily driving in New England for 8 winters takes it's toll . . .

Now I'm in Western NY, moved here last August.

Daemione · 05-10-2006, 05:10 PM

Had a rim off last night to change up a rear wheel bearing, so I figured I'd take the opportunity to update this thread . . . 2,377 miles on the new brakes, still work/feel/look great: