Which brake pad and rotors are best for a Chevy Equinox

[mike78]

Element 3 calipers are coated as are the rotors, they are good, no issues with many installs. The pads are very good and priced right, I don't see the value in Akebono pads I have tried them and were not overly impressed for the performance/price value.

I'll probably end up ordering the EHT3's. The only reason I was on the fence is because a mechanic we trust recommended the Akebonos.

 

[mike78]

I'll probably end up ordering the EHT3's. The only reason I was on the fence is because a mechanic we trust recommended the Akebonos.

I also forgot that the rear of the 2018 got Akebonos when it was done last fall. Would it mess anything up if we put EHT3's on the front?

 

[The Critic]

I'll probably end up ordering the EHT3's. The only reason I was on the fence is because a mechanic we trust recommended the Akebonos.

Akebono's are usually a "safe" choice, though all of the aftermarket stuff seems to be a hit/miss.

I also forgot that the rear of the 2018 got Akebonos when it was done last fall. Would it mess anything up if we put EHT3's on the front?

No.

 

[cos]

Out of curiosity have you ever tried the Akebonos?

No, I have not.

Over the last 20 yrs:
Excellent - Raybestos (Advanced Technology & Element 3), Hawk HPS, Centric Stop Tech
Very Good - Autozone's Duralast Gold, Ford OEM pads (though very dusty)
Fair - Centric Posi Quiet (semi-metallic)
Awful - Centric Posi Quiet PRO (ceramic), stock GM pads (would glaze far too easily)

 

[repairman54]

E3 rotors and Wagner OEX pads on both my 3.6 'nox and Tahoe. Holding up and wearing great on both in a salt zone. Dust is minimal.
Tahoe does a lot of towing also.

 

[Barkleymut]

I've seen a few posts on this site with some people saying Raybestos pads only lasted about 10-15k miles. Are these valid concerns?

I had a good friend that drove like a freaking maniac. He was either full on the gas or brakes...his brakes were squeaking one time and he told me "man this car just eats brakes, I just got them changed 10k miles ago". It was a 2005ish Mazda 3.