Parts replacement question

**Bogeyman** · July 3rd, 2007 05:44 PM

My vehicle (2004 Adventure M/T diesel) underwent its final PMS under warranty yesterday, and accordingly, the dealer has already recommended the replacement of several parts by the next service schedule (70,000kms):

- front brake pads
- timing belt
- tensioner
- oil seals

I'm aware that for the first two, OEM parts are recommended since they are vital components. For the other two however, will aftermarket parts suffice as replacement, or is it necessary for them to be OEM as well?

**artpogi** · July 3rd, 2007 05:55 PM

my take on this is :

front brake pads - there are better after market pads than mitsu oems (like Bendix)

Timing Belt - OEM

Tensioner - replacement

oil seals - OEM

**1D4LV** · July 3rd, 2007 06:00 PM

Originally Posted by artpogi

my take on this is :

front brake pads - there are better after market pads than mitsu oems (like Bendix)

Timing Belt - OEM

Tensioner - replacement

oil seals - OEM

+1 here. specially dun sa brake pads....

**OTEP** · July 3rd, 2007 07:30 PM

OEM oil seals are not that expensive. I'd prolly get them. Because if they fail, you'd have to take the t-belt apart again.

OEM tensioners also make good sense.

Bendix makes good pads. Or you can try entry level models of high grade pads like EBC.

**speedyfix** · July 3rd, 2007 10:35 PM

bendix will be more dusty than oem pero at 1/3rd the price worth it na.

**CPY61** · July 4th, 2007 04:26 PM

Sir Speedyfix , I plan to bring my car in ur shop for a check-up of my underchassis (suspension/bearing/bushing)<Honda City typeZ>. Do I have to bring my parts or you have parts readily available? Thanks.

**joey** · July 5th, 2007 08:44 PM

may experience with mitsu parts is:
sa brake pads its better to use oem bcause rplacement parts ngssqueak even bendix sa ngayon kc pti rplacement parts my fake n rin,ngplit2 ako ng rplacement brand ng pads para mawala ung squeak and ending in refacing the rotor and use OEM pads (P2.3T).
abt oil seal; replacement ok lang kung NOK ang brand same sa OEM box lng pnagkaiba, may fake din ng NOK dun K buy sa araneta (if ur frm QC) going SM nsa ryt side 1st corner after E.Rod (United Bearing Co.). May Tensioner n din dun ever wala ung syo hanap ng replacement parts skf,nsx,nsk,koyo, etc. na brand nung bearing n nkkbit tensioner.
abt sa belt ok lng rplacement wag lang ung tig P450 na dynaflex? na brand. pwergrip, bando, mtsboshi around P600-P900. OEM around P2T ata