Starex Brake Pads & Brake Shoes

[SiViTeC]

Guys...

I'll just be asking if the Mitsubishi brake pads & shoes being used in the Spacegear/L300/Pajero can be used for the Hyundai Starex?

Can you also give comments to the "RICO Japan" brake pads & shoes being sold in almost all automotive shops? Are they a good substitute for OEM brake pads and shoes?

Thanks in advance....

[Ungas]

No you cannot use them, I did tried it already with a Space Gear pad and it does not fit perfectly.

Better look for the pad compounds, metallic or organic / artificial or non-organic, they could cause much more brake dusts.

[OTEP]

Yes, Mitsubishi parts will work but not necessarily Space Gear or L200. Nakita ko dun sa box ng replacements dati. Kaso part numbers lang nakalagay so I don't know for what specific model siya.l

I don't know about RICO parts. If you're going for replacements better get Bendix.

[Ungas]

Hint: I have recently discovered that Pajero and Starex rear diff bearings are identical. This might give you some idea what specific model to look for. :D

[wiretap_md]

I just bought this afternoon RICO rear brake shoes for my rear drums. Made in Japan naman. Got it for P980. Quality looks good. Didn't have time lang to have it installed. Maybe after the 4x4 clinic. Its a steal considering that the OEM rear brake shoes for the vitara is P3600.

[SiViTeC]

Thanks guys.

I tried looking for Bendix brake pads for Starex but I couldn't find one. I tried asking around town pero all they have are the "RICO Japan" pads and shoes. Sobrang mahal kasi kapag sa kasa kukuha...

Any other suggestion guys? Or if you know any auto shops that sells Bendix for Starex, can you kindly post it here?

Thanks again.

[Ungas]

Have you tried Fronte Motors or Ayala Parts International in Banawe? They retail Hyundai Starex parts. Yun eh kung habol mo ang OEM parts. Magkatapat lang sila, it's easier to canvass between those stores. Makakatulong pa minsan kung wala sila papasa ka nila sa ibang auto supply na meron nung hinahanap mo.

[SiViTeC]

Thanks.

I would try calling them.
I just hope that they'll have a good price for those items.

:-)

[wiretap_md]

Its nearly impossible to find Bendix brake shoes for your rear drums. Pero available ang Bendix for front discs

[Bubbles]

wala yatang drum brakes ang bendix

[jeff]

sa seiring corp. sa banawe they sell hyundai oem parts ok lang naman ang prices nila puwede naman tumawad. Here's their number 7319861 and 4126774.

[OTEP]

Ang nakakainis lang sa Korean brake pads (esp. OEM) sobrang dali maubos ang nagkukulay ebak yung alloy wheels from the brake dust (dahil sa friction material na gamit sa pads). Kaya mas ok pa mag-switch sa aftermarket brands after you wear out the first set.

[tzulao]

Ang nakakainis lang sa Korean brake pads (esp. OEM) sobrang dali maubos ang nagkukulay ebak yung alloy wheels from the brake dust (dahil sa friction material na gamit sa pads). Kaya mas ok pa mag-switch sa aftermarket brands after you wear out the first set.

sir pa OT lang po,.,.any ideas po how much breakpads for santa fe wud cost? original hyundai pads and after market? casa kasi is very expensive

[Blue_HGS]

Hi everybody.
Newbie so had to post here:

Seeking thoughts on the following topic.

Model: 2014 Hyundai Grand Starex GLS CRDI VGT A/T, purchased in September 2014.

Issue:
Has less than 14,000 kms on the odometer; driven weekdays from Makati to Mandaluyong and back.
On Saturday, the front left brake started squeaking upon application of the brake.
Stopped driving it and took it to the dealer's service shop as soon as it opened this morning.
They came back and told me both the disc rotors (at about 27mm) and brake pads (at about 2mm) need to be replaced.

My thoughts:
Not too surprised about the brake pads - but was absolutely shocked at the rotors requiring replacement after <1 year and <14,000 kms.

My questions:
1. Notwithstanding that different driving styles will impact the rate of rotor erosion, is this even remotely normal?
2. What is the average number of kilometers driven, in Metro Manila, before rotors need to be replaced?
3. What is the factory recommended life (in terms of kms) for rotors?
4. I understand that the rotors come brand new at 30mm, and factory specs suggest changing them at 27mm; at what width are people here replacing their rotors?
5. Have any other owners had to replace rotors at <14,000 kms or in one year?
6. ...and if so, why aren't more people questioning the quality of the Starex brake system?

Any thoughts and shared experiences on this topic are most appreciated.

Thanks