Rotor/Pad Options for 2018 Mazda CX-9

[panthermike]

Our CX-9 is soon in need of front/rear brakes at about 83K miles.

I like the Rockauto package deals, but unsure of which might be the best choice.

Here's the options:

- Raybestos R-Line w/ Ceramic pads
- Powerstop
- Dynamic Friction OE 5000

I'm also not opposed to an alternative; RA appears to have some wagner and bendix options as well.

 

[JeffKeryk]

Perhaps check the price of the Mazda pads and pair them with a decent RA set of rotors?

 

[Urshurak776]

I really like Bosch pads/rotors. Used them for years. Love them.

That being said, I am considering Powerstop when it comes time in my Mazda 3. Should be a while.

 

[slacktide_bitog]

Powerstop rotors and Pagid Silver pads seem to be the best combination available from Rock Auto.

EBC plain rotors and Ultimax2/Blackstuff pads are also a good choice, though not available from Rock Auto.

Wagner makes E-coated rotors for your 2018 CX-9, but they are out of stock right now. Unfortunately, Bosch doesn't make their Quietcast rotors for your car.

 

[panthermike]

Powerstop rotors and Pagid Silver pads seem to be the best combination available from Rock Auto.

EBC plain rotors and Ultimax2/Blackstuff pads are also a good choice, though not available from Rock Auto.

Wagner makes E-coated rotors for your 2018 CX-9, but they are out of stock right now. Unfortunately, Bosch doesn't make their Quietcast rotors for your car.

Thanks for the good info, I'm not too worried about coated stuff being in AZ. I thought the Powerstop looked decent from what i've read about them.

Jeff, I'll shop around but initial check shows $250.00 for the front/rear pads.

 

[Donald]

Our CX-9 is soon in need of front/rear brakes at about 83K miles.

I like the Rockauto package deals, but unsure of which might be the best choice.

Here's the options:

- Raybestos R-Line w/ Ceramic pads
- Powerstop
- Dynamic Friction OE 5000

I'm also not opposed to an alternative; RA appears to have some wagner and bendix options as well.

I look on Amazon if you have Prime for rotors as the shipping from RA for something heavy like a rotor is unreasonable.

Or NAPA.

I like Wagner E-coated rotors if in rust belt.

Akenono ProAct pads.

You want excellent pads but only need "better" rotors. Spend your money on pads.

 

[sluggo]

I installed PowerStop rotors and pads on the last brake change on my 2016 Mazda CX-9. They have only been installed for a month or two, but so far, so good.

 

[panthermike]

I look on Amazon if you have Prime for rotors as the shipping from RA for something heavy like a rotor is unreasonable.

Or NAPA.

I like Wagner E-coated rotors if in rust belt.

Akenono ProAct pads.

You want excellent pads but only need "better" rotors. Spend your money on pads.

Would you consider the Bosch Quietcast pads to fall in that category?

 

[slacktide_bitog]

Thanks for the good info, I'm not too worried about coated stuff being in AZ. I thought the Powerstop looked decent from what i've read about them.

Jeff, I'll shop around but initial check shows $250.00 for the front/rear pads.

Someone else from Arizona still found coated rotors to be worth it

 

[KevinMalone]

I'd pay the small premium for Advics AD1258 as the OE pads are also Advics.

https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=1874636&cc=3441375&pt=1684

https://images.exist.ae/media/images/products/2020/02/6980954_18118786.jpg

 

[camrydriver111]

Mazda OE (on my Mazda 3 it's made by Akebono) is better than Bosch IMO.

Bosch has the classic aftermarket soft pedal feel. Mazda OE has better initial bite.

 

[panthermike]

Someone else from Arizona still found coated rotors to be worth it

Enlightening! Thank you for that, I'll go coated.

 

[panthermike]

I'd pay the small premium for Advics AD1258 as the OE pads are also Advics.

https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=1874636&cc=3441375&pt=1684

https://images.exist.ae/media/images/products/2020/02/6980954_18118786.jpg

Oh I did not know that, very cool. I see RA has the fronts but not rear ( I need both). I'll look around and see who has them.

 

[The Critic]

I'd pay the small premium for Advics AD1258 as the OE pads are also Advics.

https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=1874636&cc=3441375&pt=1684

https://images.exist.ae/media/images/products/2020/02/6980954_18118786.jpg

May be same supplier but different formulation. Their aftermarket formulas are pretty decent though.

 

[panthermike]

Actually went ahead with Raybestos Element Coated Rotors and their EHT pads. So far so good, and easy install.