Current Brake Pad and Rotor Recommendations?

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MarcusTriton

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Power Stop is good. They produce all types of pad materials so have no bias in selling one over the other. Their little chart sums up my experiences. Ceramics are cleaner but ultimately don't have the feel or power of original. They can feel "wooden"

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Just me but I'd go for the stopping power..............
 

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So, I am older than dirt, but I have never replaced brake fluid, I know, I know....

So for the 2016.

Your favorite bleeding tool?
Is there anything special that I need the IID tool for (I am thinking ABS valves) or is this just a straight forward flush and done.

Also, decided to upgrade from OEM to Powerstop Z23. Front and Back.
Hope I like them....
 

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So, I am older than dirt, but I have never replaced brake fluid, I know, I know....

So for the 2016.

Your favorite bleeding tool?
Is there anything special that I need the IID tool for (I am thinking ABS valves) or is this just a straight forward flush and done.

Also, decided to upgrade from OEM to Powerstop Z23. Front and Back.
Hope I like them....
I use the Motive power bleeder on my 2012.
 

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"Doc, how long do I have?"
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ryanjl

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Not long. Realistically, the pads are worn too far by the time you get to the sensor.

I had that warning pop up once, but it was my rear brake pad sensor that went bad. Pads were still good.
 

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I just did a simple flush with no problems, no electronic wizardry. Brakes are always fun on these things. Usually rotors every second pad change. Lately rotors have been Zimmermann or Brembo. Pads have been Brembos.

ps. Use a low viscosity brake fluid! Usually I use Pentosin.
 

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