420A Help with good brake pads/rotors replacements

[Raider_831]

Hello, I have a stock 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse RS that I need to replace the front brakes. The ones I bought from Orillys are junk they’re brakebest ceramics brand and their rotors just squeak even when not pressing the brakes and they’re only a month old. My mechanic removed them and saw one of the shims was making contact and he fixed it. The issue went away for exactly a week but now back to the same annoying noise. The splash shield is also not the issue.

Is there any solid brake pad brands you guys recommend along with some good rotors? I do daily the car in a curvy road so the car/brakes take their abuse but I don’t plan on racing or anything like that. I do have brake drums in the rear, but those are good. I’ve previously had the Import direct ceramics from Orillys in the past and those seem to be better noise wise than compared to the Orillys brakebest brand. But at this point I rather avoid those two pad brands at this point.

Thanks in advance

 

[luv2rallye]

I've used PowerStop brand and loved them (disks slotted/drilled and great pads):
Street daily:

https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/power-stop-z23-evolution-sport-brake-upgrade-kit-k681/11446088-P?searchTerm=power+stop+rotors

OR
Street performance:

https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/power-stop-z26-street-warrior-performance-brake-kit-k681-26/11446511-P?searchTerm=power+stop+rotors

 

[SixBolt_16G]

If youd like to take it a step further, you could get the GSX calipers, which is a dual piston compared to your single piston, with Outlander brackets which would allow you to use the larger Outlander rotor.

05/06 Outlander "BIGGer brake upgrade"

There are several good threads on this topic, but I thought I would put this into a Tech Article with focus on weight and add some of my own photos.One of the problems with upgrading your brakes, is that such upgrade is usually accompanied with increase in weight. Some aftermarket brake...

www.dsmtuners.com

But you have to have at least the stock 16" wheels 5 spoke wheel, 17" GSX stock wheel or larger aftermarket wheel.

This wont work with these stock RS wheels.

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[Raider_831]

I've used PowerStop brand and loved them (disks slotted/drilled and great pads):
Street daily:

https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/power-stop-z23-evolution-sport-brake-upgrade-kit-k681/11446088-P?searchTerm=power+stop+rotors

OR
Street performance:

https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/power-stop-z26-street-warrior-performance-brake-kit-k681-26/11446511-P?searchTerm=power+stop+rotors

Thanks for the suggestions, those have been good for you in the noise department as well?

If youd like to take it a step further, you could get the GSX calipers, which is a dual piston compared to your single piston, with Outlander brackets which would allow you to use the larger Outlander rotor.

05/06 Outlander "BIGGer brake upgrade"

There are several good threads on this topic, but I thought I would put this into a Tech Article with focus on weight and add some of my own photos.One of the problems with upgrading your brakes, is that such upgrade is usually accompanied with increase in weight. Some aftermarket brake...

www.dsmtuners.com

But you have to have at least the stock 16" wheels 5 spoke wheel, 17" GSX stock wheel or larger aftermarket wheel.

This wont work with these stock RS wheels.

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I did upgrade to stock 5 spoke oem Eclipse rims, but no I don’t plan on doing any swaps to GSX or outlander brakes. I just wanted to get some solid pads/rotors. I saw other threads but a lot of older ones. I wanted to see if there’s other suggestions seeing how some brands get discontinued and new brands show up on the scene as well. Thanks for the suggestions

 

[SixBolt_16G]

I was happy with Powerstop pads... I currently have Porterfield RS-4 that i had in my garage forever. Probably the least amount of brake dust ive ever had, but havent been able to get on it enough to give you a solid review of them. Im pretty sure theres some reviews around here, they use to be an old school dsm favorite from what i remember.

 

[steve]

I tried the Porterfield pads when I upgraded to dual piston calipers a long time ago and they worked great but I thought they made a lot of dust and didn't last very long. They weren't cheap and when they wore out I dropped in some inexpensive semi-metallic AutoZone pads to carry me over until I found something better.

What I found was they were just as dusty, stopped just as well for street use and wore pretty much the same speed. The big difference was cost, I paid maybe a third for a set once and they replaced them every time they wore out. Once I put on SS brake lines the feel was perfect, easy to modulate, and I could lock them up even with wider grippy tires so the brake wasn't the limiting factor anymore. I'm sure if I was tracking the car they wouldn't be able to handle the heat but on the street I don't think I'd need more that this.

Braking performance with the single piston calipers was scary at times and I was warping rotors at least once a year but Mitsubishi was replacing them for free while I was under the original factory warranty. I wouldn't spend a dime on doing anything with the single piston calipers, pay a little more to get the calipers and stock brackets the pads and rotors are about the same cost and you'll be glad you did. I can fit my original 16" wheels using the 1G/2G/3000GT SL brackets which I doubt I could do with the Outlander ones.

 

[Raider_831]

I was happy with Powerstop pads... I currently have Porterfield RS-4 that i had in my garage forever. Probably the least amount of brake dust ive ever had, but havent been able to get on it enough to give you a solid review of them. Im pretty sure theres some reviews around here, they use to be an old school dsm favorite from what i remember.

Any particular model for the power stop pads? And what about any recommendations for rotors?

Thanks

 

[Raider_831]

I tried the Porterfield pads when I upgraded to dual piston calipers a long time ago and they worked great but I thought they made a lot of dust and didn't last very long. They weren't cheap and when they wore out I dropped in some inexpensive semi-metallic AutoZone pads to carry me over until I found something better.

What I found was they were just as dusty, stopped just as well for street use and wore pretty much the same speed. The big difference was cost, I paid maybe a third for a set once and they replaced them every time they wore out. Once I put on SS brake lines the feel was perfect, easy to modulate, and I could lock them up even with wider grippy tires so the brake wasn't the limiting factor anymore. I'm sure if I was tracking the car they wouldn't be able to handle the heat but on the street I don't think I'd need more that this.

Braking performance with the single piston calipers was scary at times and I was warping rotors at least once a year but Mitsubishi was replacing them for free while I was under the original factory warranty. I wouldn't spend a dime on doing anything with the single piston calipers, pay a little more to get the calipers and stock brackets the pads and rotors are about the same cost and you'll be glad you did. I can fit my original 16" wheels using the 1G/2G/3000GT SL brackets which I doubt I could do with the Outlander ones.

I wasn’t planning on doing the GSX or outlander upgrade swap. I was just hoping to get some solid pads/rotors that are better than the average junk at orillys. Yeah I’ve had issues with my brakes/rotors lasting a year or so due to warping and pads wanting to crack.

 

[steve]

I wasn’t planning on doing the GSX or outlander upgrade swap.

I read that earlier. Since you are experiencing the issues I mentioned I'm only suggesting you rethink your plans and giving you some idea why I upgraded. I'm not offended if you do something different.

 

[Raider_831]

I read that earlier. Since you are experiencing the issues I mentioned I'm only suggesting you rethink your plans and giving you some idea why I upgraded. I'm not offended if you do something different.

For sure I’m going to look into the power stop brand that’s been suggested, but I’ll also look into doing the swap your mentioning.

Can you explain exactly which parts i need from which cars to make the setup work? I know you mentioned the calipers and brackets.

My car is a 99 RS all stock aside from the higher trim 5 spoke oem 16” rims. The rear is brake drums.

Thanks