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1997 Sante Fe replacing brake pads

jackcobjackcob Member Posts: 13
edited December 2013 in Hyundai

My 1997 Sante Fe rear brakes pads have lasted 87000 miles (never had a car brakes last that long), but they now have to be replaced. My neighborhood mechanic will probably replace them with aftermarket pads, but I see Hyundai says something about "ceramic" pads. Should I be sure to get Hyundai pads when replacing?

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  • takumi_takumi_ Member Posts: 7
    No. For rear pads, just get what you can afford, unless you tow. Inexpensive pads create and leave more brake dust on the wheels / suspension sometimes causing squeeks and also generally wear out faster. Sometimes they aren't as thick as oem/premium pads too. I usually opt for the mid grade stuff if I don't want the premium parts.
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