Replacing brake rotors/pads - OEM vs aftermarket?

mxthor3 wrote: ↑ Aftermarket parts are fine. Just make sure they're from a reputable brand. Not some Maxbrakes garbage.

engineered wrote: ↑ I used to think that as well but it's probably because people were getting the cheapest uncoated rotors. Uncoated brembos will also rust up incredibly quickly.
I took a chance an put their Geomet coated rotors on my dads car and so far over the past year they still look brand new (~120k km). For the price it's hard to go wrong, and certainly better than basic uncoated sets from brembo or wagner or centric.
Now on my car I use higher end coated centric or brembo rotors and stoptech or hawk pads.
Basically if you drive it in the winter, go for coated rotors. Now tesla has some amazing rotors. They don't rust at all, even the friction surface after rain. They must be some pricey rust resistant alloy, but not likely stainless steel.

OP, this is the set i would recommend for your car if it's a CRV, Geomet coated for $254 https://maxbrakes.com/product/kt275663/

engineered wrote: ↑ I used to think that as well but it's probably because people were getting the cheapest uncoated rotors. Uncoated brembos will also rust up incredibly quickly.
I took a chance an put their Geomet coated rotors on my dads car and so far over the past year they still look brand new (~120k km). For the price it's hard to go wrong, and certainly better than basic uncoated sets from brembo or wagner or centric.
Now on my car I use higher end coated centric or brembo rotors and stoptech or hawk pads.
Basically if you drive it in the winter, go for coated rotors. Now tesla has some amazing rotors. They don't rust at all, even the friction surface after rain. They must be some pricey rust resistant alloy, but not likely stainless steel.

OP, this is the set i would recommend for your car if it's a CRV, Geomet coated for $254 https://maxbrakes.com/product/kt275663/

wormburner wrote: ↑ I have been changing brakes myself for 30+ years on Hondas, Toyotas, VWs, and domestics.

Wherever you go to get the labour done, please go get genuine Honda parts first. They simply last longer.

What you save up front with aftermarket, you will end up giving back in the end.

I am also a firm believer in servicing your brakes every 2 years. That is, have a mechanic clean your calipers, lube your slider pins, and reapply lube to your shims.

You'll get a much longer service life out of them.

Ahtusavis wrote: ↑ I have 2015 Honda CR-V, 160,000 km. I hear squeaking sound when i brake.
I'm going to do brake job myself first time. I watched some you tube videos, I think, i can do it.
I'm going to buy rotors and pads for front and rear from Honda dealer and install my self.
I'm going to buy coolant from Honda dealer and replace my self.
Some time, i get 5-20% discount from Honda dealer for parts.

I already changed engine oil, transmission fluid, differential fluid,o2 sensors, maf sensor, throttle cleaning, engine gasket,spark plugs, engine air filter, cabin filter my self.

Is this good anti-seize?
https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/perm ... ml?loc=plp

Is this good brake lubricant?
https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/perm ... ml?loc=plp

Thanks