Honda Accord: Brake Pad Reviews
With these brake pad options, you can choose whether you want to brake on a dime or a quarter.
This article applies to the Honda Accord (1990-2002).
Several types of quality brake pads for your Accord are available on the market. Here is a guide evaluating four different styles for you to choose from. Conditions such as everyday use, wet weather, and of course on the track have been considered for this comparison.
Honda Accord Brake Pad Comparison
EBC |
Akebono |
Bendix |
Hawk | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Price (Per Pair) |
$82-105 | $52 | $60 | $85 |
Looks |
Awesome | Plain | Plain | Great |
Material |
Ceramic Blend | Ceramic | Ceramic | Ceramic |
Performance |
Good for street use, but bad for the track | Good for street use | Good for street use | Good for racing |
Warranty: Months/Miles |
6 months/5,000 miles | 12 months/12,000 miles | 12 months/12,000 miles | Defects only |
Best Value: Akebono
EBC
Price – $82-105
Looks – Awesome
Material – Ceramic blend
Performance – Good for street racing, but bad for the track
Warranty – 6-months or 5,000 miles
EBC Brakes give you several brake pad options based on your style of driving. Most feedback, in terms of stopping performance and wear, has rated them with a poor performance on the track. Others have complained about rotor damage and chunks having gone missing. EBC Green was rated as OK for street use; however, one person claimed it warped his disks. Another person even criticized their performance during wet weather. If there's one thing though, EBC brake pads were the best looking of all those tested. Recommended for their rad colors.
Akebono
Price – $52
Looks – Plain
Material – Ceramic
Performance – Good for street use
Warranty – 12 months or 12,000 miles
The Akebono brake pads seemed to be well-liked among Accord enthusiasts. There were some complaints about fading. In addition, some drivers did not like the noise damping shims, stating that they damaged their rotors and were better off removed. These brakes were listed as good for street use, but not for the track. Recommended for daily drivers and for their great value.
Bendix
Price – $60
Looks – Plain
Material – Ceramic
Performance – Good for street use
Warranty – 12 months or 12,000 miles
The Bendix brake pads are a great value. They have been claimed to greatly minimize brake dust and provide ultra-quiet braking. There were a few complaints of rotor damage, wear, noise, and fading. It is also got rave reviews for street use. Recommended if you are seeking ceramic plates with heavy duty performance.
Hawk
Price – $85
Looks – Great
Material – Ceramic
Performance – Good for racing
Warranty – Limited lifetime against defects
Hawk brake pads claimed to be the best for racing. One reader has even said his local Honda performance shop swears by them. However, these brake pads did have some complaints of corrosive material and brake dust, along with causing rotor damage from compounds in the material. If you're going for looks, the Hawks are very attractive compared to most brands. Recommended if you're looking for quality brake pads with great looks.
Related Discussions
- EBC Forum Evaluation - Honda-Tech.com
- Bendix Forum Evaluation - Honda-Tech.com
- Hawk Forum Evaluation - Honda-Tech.com
- Akebono Forum Evaluation - Honda-Tech.com
