Brake job time!!!

[Frank120]

So my 2009 ralliart has about 44k miles and im on the stock brakes! but i have about 20-30% left so i need to replace them. Which do you guys recomend? I heard stop tech is good but, What do you guys run? Oh snd how much was your brake job? No i will not do this myself i will have the dealer do it. They treat me REALLY GOOD so i would like to treat them good as well. Thanks!

[BravoZero]

Check the threads here and on various Lancer sites, there is info out there on what rotors and pads are good for different setups.

Little word of advice... don't get buddy-buddy with the dealership unless you want to write your life over to them, especially with a warranty. My personal opinion, teach yourself how to do various maintenance tasks on the car or find a reputable shop, they'll charge significantly less than the dealership will.

[Jackal]

Plus 1 on the advice Bravo Zero gave you.
Brakes are simple and something you need to do on a regular basis and is the biggest safety thing that you can tackle yourself. Add to the fact that doing it yourself will save you hundreds of dollars and give you a a sense of pride that just can't be explained.

[Frank120]

should I get stop tech fronts and something for the rear (stop tech doesn't make rears from what I've seen) or should i just get hawk hps front and rear? I heard the ralliarts are pretty hard to bleed the brakes, self bleeding brakes? wouldn't that just make it easier... anyways should i just get pads? my rotors are not warped nor have any hot spots. Thanks in advanced.

[Frank120]

bumpedy bump bump bum

[Struc]

Hawk HPS brake pads are what I just put on. If your stock rotors are fine, then you can certainly get away with just swaping out the pads.

[TrailBrake]

For street use and more bite than stock, Hawk HP Plus pads are a good choice. They do increase rotor wear though.

[hotkupa]

+1 for Hawk pads. I have Akebono part #ASP530 front and Hawk part #HB214F.618 rear. with DRT rotors.

[sstevojr]

Ralliart calipers are no more difficult to bleed than any other car I've ever done. Remove wheels and bleed from nipple.

[BravoZero]

...bleed from nipple.

Sounds like that might hurt a little.

[Frank120]

Are the hawk pads loud? I heard they are very squeaky! If not I'm getting them ASAP

[TrailBrake]

This is just from my experience with HPS and HP + pads:

The HP + pads can be a little noisy, as they are quite abrasive. They do have very strong bite, especially from cold.

The HPS pad are quieter, but less bite. Still stronger bite than the OEM pads though.