I think this has been discussed multiple times in this forum..

I used Akebono. You can get it from PepBoys locally. Very similar to OEM brake pads. Rotors, i think i used Wagner with some kind of coating. Will not get any rust. Its been several years now.

 

Long time, most common topic. OE is fine anytime. That said, havent use OE pads at all. Have used Akebono (most recommended), EBC, Powerstop. Been using the Duralast Gold fine too. Its just that Akebono pads have always been good and cant go wrong. Its always a rotor-pad combo discussion. As long as your rotors (Centric premium, Brembo, etc) last, its good. Make sure to bed in the brakes.

 

I notice on Rock Auto site that they no longer refer to the Centric rotors are " Centric Premium" like they used to. Different names for them now.
Also, I'm shocked at how much more expensive rotors are now compared to a year ago.

 

Many people here seem to recommend Akebono pads (ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic) and Centric rotors.You can get both from Rock Auto. Don't forget the 5% discount code available here.

 

Thank you All for your replies. I appreciate it very much. I searched for Akebono and Centric rotors based on your suggestions and these are what I found:

I found
“Akebono Ultra Premium Ceramic brake rear brake pads” for $48
“Alebono ACT1089A Ultra Premium ceramic front brake pads” - $46

I found Centric rotors online but many reviews were not good. Any particular model of centric rotors are suggestible for Odyssey? Or better to look for other brand of rotors?

Thanks
OdysseyUser21

 

I think many of us already recommended Centric rotors.
Brembo is also good. But they are all just metal disks, so I would not overthink this. Rotors are not complex parts.

 

FWIW, I buy stuff from Amazon almost every day, but tend to avoid auto parts due to all the counterfeit parts sold from their third party vendors. Brake pads and rotors are probably safe.
Rock Auto is my go to place for aftermarket parts and they ship fast (usually 1-2 days depending on the warehouse). Their prices are usually very good, often less than Amazon.

 

FWIW, I buy stuff from Amazon almost every day, but tend to avoid auto parts due to all the counterfeit parts sold from their third party vendors. Brake pads and rotors are probably safe.
Rock Auto is my go to place for aftermarket parts and they ship fast (usually 1-2 days depending on the warehouse). Their prices are usually very good, often less than Amazon.

Thank you. Will check Rock Auto as well.

 

Thank you. Appreciate the model number details.

 

Just ordered front axle brake pads (akebono) and rotors (Centric). Planning for the front axle and will see how it goes for few months and then will try to do the same for rear axle.

Thanks
OdysseyUser21

 

Having new front axle brake pads(akebono) and new rotors( centric) installed today. Is “bedding in brakes” recommended?

Does below article describe the bedding in brakes process correctly?

https://www.autozone.com/diy/brakes/bedding-brakes

Appreciate your suggestions.

Thanks
OdysseyUser21

 

Thank you All.
Wanted to update that the mechanic who serviced my car had a hard time in removing the old front driver side rotor screws. They had to drill and use hammer etc. And it damaged the wheel stud.

Next day, I had to buy wheel stud (about $1.50 from auto parts shop) and had to get it installed.

 

Sorry to hear.

I find that the screw is purposely made of soft metal for easy drilling.

As for the rotor removal, the mechanics should use rotor puller or use the threaded holes with bolts to push against the back side of the rotor to remove the rotor. If you use the bolts to remove the rotor, just put mediocre pressure on the bolt, lightly hammer to create a vibration to loosen the bond due to rust, then tighten some more. On a Sienna where the rotor was almost welded on with rust, hammering hours and using the rotor puller did not work, but the bolts worked for us. Once the rotor is out, it sounded like an explosion. We put Permatex 80078 Anti-Seize Lubricant on the wheel hub and the rotor screws to avoid the rusted problem.

 

No need to replace those *#%! rotor screws. Had problems removing several of mine over the years.

 

An impact screw driver easily removes those rotor screws. I know they are not necessary and a lot of people do not reinstall them.
I always reinstall mine but I make sure they have anti-seize on them.