So, I cheapened out on the previous brake service (fronts only) for an 07 Honda Fit Sport.
In summer of 2019, I bought Centric brand Premium Rotors and Pads. The rotors warped within a couple months nearly and now it’s about 25k miles in with the pads already at the wear indicators.
Prior to this, I used a Napa Premium “kit” with both their Premium rotor (not the Ultra Premium tho) and their Premium line of brake pads (ceramic)...those lasted 80k.
However, I’m interested in switching over to Akebono Pro Act pads and want to pair with a reliable rotor rather than the nearly $50 Napa wants for their Premium rotors.
AC Delco has a Gold/Professional listing on RockAuto for $32 each after shipping.
I know most rotors are made in China or elsewhere these days. Is this particular one comparable to the Napa? It offers the same 24 month warranty, but also Unlimited mileage.
I have not removed to confirm if there is a caliper or guide pin issue on currently installed Centric pads/rotors that could have contributed, but we did follow proper break in procedures that came with the pads. They also came with new clips and appeared good quality in of itself.
Highly disappointing experience. I would just swap back to Napa’s Premium kit (just mix matched from their brand offerings actually) but looking at all options and see Akebono as perhaps a better ceramic pad than the regular Napa Premium pads; but have questions on the rotor.
In summer of 2019, I bought Centric brand Premium Rotors and Pads. The rotors warped within a couple months nearly and now it’s about 25k miles in with the pads already at the wear indicators.
Prior to this, I used a Napa Premium “kit” with both their Premium rotor (not the Ultra Premium tho) and their Premium line of brake pads (ceramic)...those lasted 80k.
However, I’m interested in switching over to Akebono Pro Act pads and want to pair with a reliable rotor rather than the nearly $50 Napa wants for their Premium rotors.
AC Delco has a Gold/Professional listing on RockAuto for $32 each after shipping.
I know most rotors are made in China or elsewhere these days. Is this particular one comparable to the Napa? It offers the same 24 month warranty, but also Unlimited mileage.
I have not removed to confirm if there is a caliper or guide pin issue on currently installed Centric pads/rotors that could have contributed, but we did follow proper break in procedures that came with the pads. They also came with new clips and appeared good quality in of itself.
Highly disappointing experience. I would just swap back to Napa’s Premium kit (just mix matched from their brand offerings actually) but looking at all options and see Akebono as perhaps a better ceramic pad than the regular Napa Premium pads; but have questions on the rotor.
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