[adreed24]

I have a 2003 Element EX and some questions about brake pads.

I am interested in ceramic pads. I would like to know if any Element owners have used them on their Elements. If so, I would like to get some opinions, good or bad.

I read somewhere that they don't work well in wet weather. Is this true?

I am not sure what Honda requires for the Element. Does anyone know?

Thanks in advance!

 

[slimerdogs]

The Element come factory with ceramic brake pads.

 

[Dom.five]

The Element come factory with ceramic brake pads.

Every Element ever sold has, or had them. When I replaced the pads, I put Ceramic pads back in. They produce less dust.

Dom

 

[richie rich]

Go 4 it

I buy my ceramic pads at Auto Zone. I run em front and rear. DON'T get the most expensive ones (fancy box & they're cut a bit different). They Do Not stop as well and they will make a terrible noise.

 

[marksbug]

so witch ones do we need to get? and will they wear the roters quicker than the oem pads? I put some lifetime pads on my montarow from oriley or addvance I they killes the roters in less than 2 years.

 

[Gilboy]

Wagner TQ

Advance has the Wagner ThermoQuiet. They are quiet and long lasting. All the Element pads are ceramic, so as long as you buy the proper replacement pads; they are ceramic.

 

[cueman]

Why do they ware so fast? Seems to ware much quicker than other cars I've owned. :|

 

[BigTzElement]

Why do they ware so fast? Seems to ware much quicker than other cars I've owned. :|

Hmmm....the wife's 2004 element just turned 150,000 miles this week and she is still on the factory original brake pads.

 

[mickey52]

Hmmm....the wife's 2004 element just turned 150,000 miles this week and she is still on the factory original brake pads.

WOW!! Does the "E" have a bumper guard with a lot of dents in it?

 

[marksbug]

long lasting ceramic pads. does that mean they will wear the roters more? the ones I put on my montarow (for the spelling teachers out there) Mitsubishi montaro, were the wagners but it was 3 -5 years ago & probly not ceramic but they were$$$ so might of been ceramic. I just dont like parts that kill other parts. normal wear is one thing but killing is another. & my rotors still look new but ft pads are skiney