The old indicators might fit on your new pads. Besides, the indicators do not always work. Not a peep from the indicators with the front pads down to minimum thickness according to the service manual. I am going back to removing the wheels and moving the caliper to inspect the brakes.

 

Do what the dealers do, look at the pad wear when you rotate the tires.

 

Manual labor it is! I'll just check more frequently.

Thanks.

 

sorry to bring back an old topic but if you go to the auto parts store, u can buy a disc brake hardware kit for like less than 10 dollars and it comes with new indicators.

 

Yes, but we all use OEM pads unless we are paying more for better pads. Using cheap generic pads is not recommended. In this case mrstop was using better than OEM (at least he thinks so) OEM pads are like $43. with all the hardware if you know where to buy them. For the 02-04 vans, there is a hardware upgrade included with the rears.

 

Bad policy to use all encompassing terms like "all" of us....

I've used Wagner Ceramic Professional's which provide better performance than OEM pads but cost LESS than your $43 price point. And I only paid for them ONCE. Just installed my second set for free...Net cost so far ~$20 per set. Will only get cheaper in the future. I just love these "lifetime warranties."

 

i am also using non-Honda pads. I am using the Hawk HPS pads and the ATE Slotted Rotors.

The original wear indicators fit the pads but they were running thin so i felt that it would be better if I just replaced them.

 

Well you will notice i have a qualifier. So now it needs to say cheaper, better pads. Oh wait, you have to keep changing them. So cheap is the real operative.

 

I just have two questions. One for mrstop and the other for chiody.

mrstop, if you are still around, how are the Brembo blanks holding up now that you have over a year on 'em? Do you still like them?

chiody, the pads you mention. How dusty/noisy are they?I will soon be in the market for the Maxima's pads and perhaps the Accord's too. Van only has 38xx miles so I have a ways to go on that.

 

I just have two questions. One for mrstop and the other for chiody.

mrstop, if you are still around, how are the Brembo blanks holding up now that you have over a year on 'em? Do you still like them?

chiody, the pads you mention. How dusty/noisy are they?I will soon be in the market for the Maxima's pads and perhaps the Accord's too. Van only has 38xx miles so I have a ways to go on that.

They ARE noisier than OEM pads for the first few stops till they warm up, such is the nature of THESE ceramic pads. However, they have a better feel and grab well. Regarding dust, unfortunately I don't pay much attention most of the time but thinking about it now, it IS less, perhaps due to the harder ceramic compounds? I'm on the original rotors and they are still true.

Checked recently and the price of the Wagners are about the same as OEM's online.

Both are very good, provide similar lifespans, but the lifetime replacement guarantee pushed me over to the dark side.