I know this has been discussed before. I did the search but couldn't find answer to my question...which is this:

From reading the forum, I understand that a hole must be drilled into the Rotex Gold pad for the sensor to fit through. Where is the best place to get these pads...and...it there a brand Rotex Gold pad that you don't have to drill?

Thanks!

P.S. Andrew, I found through the search, your detailed instructions on installation. Great

 

Mine were pre drilled. I got them from brakeworld.com? I would do it again, they stop good and lots less dust.
I had problems with there web site so they called me to figure out what I wanted. Nice people.

 

Thanks Stry, sounds good. We are at the "thinking about it" stage. I appreciate your fast response.

Another reason I love this forum.

 

I say go for it. It is as easy as any other front brake pad replacement, nothing tricky here.
When I say it was noticeably less dust, that is an understatement.
I wouldn't have believed it if I didn't see it myself.
I don't think that is because the rotex are that clean, it is because the factory ones are that dirty.

 

There ya go.

 

Also, I read some where on this forum (can't find it now) that there is a reason these aftermarket pads won't wear down the rotors faster than the OEM ones. Can someone enlighten me, please? Or, do I have that all wrong?

Also, did you all replace your pads for all 4 wheels or just the two fronts as they are by far the dirtiest?

 

Cissy: The hole is really simple to drill, don't feel intimidated by it... It's just a small guide hole... I'll show you via photos if you like...

This is a much better choice IMO and should come with new brake sensors...

http://www.tirerack.com/brakes/brake...ted&perfCode=P

 

Thanks, HDDP, for the information. Actually, a picture would be great. Um, I thought everyone here liked the Rotex Gold pads. That's all I seem to read about. I can afford those...are the ones you like very expensive? 8)

 

HDDP Knows his stuff, but are the ones your talking about race pads?
I only changed the fronts to the rotex gold, as did most of the other rotex users.

 

Nope... They're like $80 and come with new brake sensors, which if bought from your dealer separately would add about $7... I think what you're looking for are LOW DUST pads... Any ceramic pad will be considered low dust... Don't get me wrong, Rotex is a good one as well...

And since the Akebono pads come with their own sensors, you won't have to drill a hole...

 

Thanks Stry...I thought maybe that was the case; changing front ones only.

 

Thank you, HDDP! Much appreciated. I have bookmarked the Ackebono site as well as Brakeworld site.

 

I changed all four to rotex Gold in the first week. They are great, got them from brakeworld.com.

 

I have my new Rotex pads and they are not drilled. Would appreciate the picture. Thanks, JFK

 

it's very simple... when you remove the OEM pads (inboard), you'll see a little guide hole that the tip of the brake sensor slides into... if your new pads don't have that guide hole, just drill one into it...

I'll post a picture in the next few hours for you...

This might help:
https://www.crossfireforum.org/galle...cat/500/page/1

 

Thank you, HDDP!

 

CISSY: You're welcome ?... I don't know for what, but what the heck...

 

LOL, for the pictures, silly.

 

CISSY: I haven't even posted the picture of the guide hole yet... That was just the sensor attached to the pad... Gosh darn it... Now I have to go down to the garage and shoot the picture... BRB

 

Ohhhhhhhhhhhh ROFL.