Hey Guys,

Just purchased my 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage and I got the "rear brake pads low" sign today.

1. Anyone know where I can get aftermarket pads that wont give me a sensor issue that is not terribly costly?
2. Approximate install time?
3. I believe maintenance on these are annual but it doesn't have a date or mileage countdown, so do I just wait until the car tells me its time for service?

Sorry for the basic questions, I am new and learning!

Thanks!

 

Hope this helps

 

One more vote for Porterfield R4-S. Lot's of information and DIY at redpants.lol where you can also buy pads. I got mine earlier this year from Topbrakes for $153.

Job is pretty simple as Brembo setup doesn't require removal of caliper. I'm in ATL if you need help.

 

Thanks for that guys!

 

Just make sure you install the pads in the correct direction.

 

Good tip!

 

I'm embarrassed to say that I made that mistake once last year on my E30 track car :-(

Was at the track rushing to change pads in between sessions.

 

I found the Porterfield R4-S pads but I cannot find the sensors or rotors!

 

Try Scuderia Parts, but measure existing rotor thickness first to see whether they need replacing. Replacing the rotors is a more time consuming job as you have to remove both the main calipers and the handbrake calipers.

https://www.scuderiacarparts.com/par...isc-1-oes.html

 

Thats perfect! I think I might have to change out the rotors regardless of thickness. There are some small grooves on my current rotor which would overtime destroy my new pads.