What brakes do you guys use?

[Kestas]

I've written off Pagid from my list. They gave an awful, ear piercing, and embarrassing squeal. A search on the internet shows many others have had that problem with Pagid brakes.

 

[Rust_Belt_Pete]

I've written off Pagid from my list. They gave an awful, ear piercing, and embarrassing squeal. A search on the internet shows many others have had that problem with Pagid brakes.

Europeans prefer performance over noise and dust.
Americans prefer no noise and dust over over performance.

 

[Zack1978]

I’ve used a variety of brands from Rock Auto and have generally good, though mixed results. I’m warming up to the idea of using AAP rotors and pads that I can source locally. I recently installed platinum rotors and gold pads from AAP and have to say I am impressed. Rotors were painted on non contact surfaces and seemed of good quality.

I would agree with you about using AAP brake parts…….except for the prices that they charge. In some cases it’s more than double that of Rock.

 

[Jetronic]

What are the OE brands for U.S cars? Because I don't recognize any brand except Akebono and they Japanese OEM.

Running cheapo coated discs and Metzger pads.
Used Zimmermann before.

Volvo uses ATE and Galfer as OE supplier.

the rear pads on my MG are compatible with an older XC60, and seems to have a Galfer part number on it. Could be the same pads.

 

[shortyb]

I've written off Pagid from my list. They gave an awful, ear piercing, and embarrassing squeal. A search on the internet shows many others have had that problem with Pagid brakes.

Same here. Most of my brake jobs, and all of my cars, are Euros, primarily VWs. Used to be a fan of all the major Euro pad choices, Pagid, Ate, Textar, Jurid, Mintex etc., but with consolidation of friction companies, some have lost their edge a bit. Recently installed some Pagid FG semi-metallics up front with Zimmerman rotors. After a few hundred miles, the strong initial bite went off, and modulation became weird. I use my brakes HARD. When I removed them, it appeared as if the friction material had "melted" at the trailing edge and there was a build up there. Wish I had taken some pics before they went in the trash. Slapped in some Ate GG semis and have been detaching my retinas ever since. Not the first time I've had some issue with Pagids, but not to the extent as on my own car. Euro? Ate pads and Zimmerman rotors. One time the Italians and Germans get along well .

 

[rszappa1]

On my Honda....OEM Honda Pad kit....