I suppose the fact that they're OE suppliers to brands like Hyundai speaks volume. I was using Mitsubishi brake pads on my Montero, which I believe to be supplied by Sumitomo. Mitsubishi has two lines of brakes, and the set I was using was the expensive stuff.
When the time came to replace them, I went with brake pads used on the Hyundai Galloper, which was Hyundai's version of the Montero/Pajero/Shogun. They were cheaper than the expensive Mitsubishi pads, but also cost more than the cheaper Mitsubishi pads. The Hyundai pads have only been on since December, but they have been great. A couple of months down the line, the Mitsubishi brakes would faintly squeak and I have yet to experience that with the Hyundai pads. I'm not sure if these pads are made by Sangsin, but I'm quite happy with them. There's also less brake dust, which saves me having to pull the wheels off to clean.
Originally Posted By: johnachak
Sorry, but if it doesn't say Made in U.S.A. , I don't try it. Good luck.
I don't mean to go off topic, but I wish it were that simply. I own an American car, built in Canada with some parts sourced from the US (engine, transmission, drive shaft, rear axle for example), some parts made in USA with foreign content (brake pads), some parts made in Canada (dashboard, corner lights, trim pieces, etc.), Mexico (rotors, electrical harnesses, switches, window regulators, etc.), Germany (fuel lines, rails, pressure regulator), China (trim pieces, clock, speedometer and gauges), Liechtenstein (window switches) and goodness knows where else. My Avalanche, on the other hand, is Mexican built with parts sourced from all over the place. When I was buying rotors and pads for it a couple of months ago, the Genuine GM rotors were made in China.
I can see parts made in the USA, IF people are willing to pay for them. But with people looking to make the most out of their dollar, I don't see American workers willing to work for the same wages as the Mexicans and Chinese.
