Getting ready to do the fronts on my 98 Accord EX V6, 105,000 miles.
I usually get parts from AutoZone but I think I have to give up on their convenience.. I've gotten to many bad parts in the past from Alternators to Brake master cylinders.
What would be a good source for rotors and pads. The Honda dealer? (None close to me) Online? Or would I be ok if one of the local parts places has a better quality (higher priced) rotors....?
TIA Steve
Cap auto parts has Wagner rotors for $62
The "economy" rotors are $20. I tried those in the past and they warpped.
I guess the question is, are the Wagner rotors OK or should I go to a Honda parts dealer???
TIA
Steve
Buy the Honda pads from an OEM Honda parts dealer like
OEM Honda pads are reasonably priced for what one gets: Less dust; appropriate wear on rotors; less noise, etc.
I have not replaced rotors but from reading here, this is one item that many of the regulars here say need not be replaced with OEM. Stay tuned for recommendations on rotor manufacturers, or search the Honda groups' archives.
Rotors should be able to be turned (if warped).
JT
Theoretically true, but if the '98 is like the '93 in this respect it takes an act of god to get the rotors off. It requires 90% of the work to change the drive axle and still more after that; the rotor is on the back side of the steering knuckle. Knowing that rotors once warped and turned have a reputation for warping again, I would definitely go with new ones. Of course, if the rotors are on the outside it isn't so important.
Mike
Honda pads... They work and last the longest!
Cain't argue with that...
JT
See if the companies linked below, or the ones linked at
The author of the latter site ("Tegger") is Canadian. Maybe he can comment.
"ExtremeValue" wrote
If you're looking for pads and rotors try
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