Hyundai / Kia smooth brakes?
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I agree with your observation on the Hyundai/Kia OEM brake characteristics. I'm not sure of their current supplier, but I believe their longtime brake manufacturer was Sangsin Brakes.
SANGSIN BRAKES
I put a set of Sangsin Hi-Q ceramic pads on our Honda Element about 5 years ago and they had excellent stopping power and pedal feel with no noise and little brake dust. Went back to order them from Amazon in 2022 and they don't appear to be available in the U.S. from any conventional supplier now.
SANGSIN BRAKES
I put a set of Sangsin Hi-Q ceramic pads on our Honda Element about 5 years ago and they had excellent stopping power and pedal feel with no noise and little brake dust. Went back to order them from Amazon in 2022 and they don't appear to be available in the U.S. from any conventional supplier now.
SANGSIN SP1237 45022-S9V-A01,45022-S9A-A01,45022-S9A-E00,45022-S9A-A00,45022-SDC-A10
BRAKE PADS SANGSIN SP1237 Price:US$76.60
www.fitinpart.sg
Not sure where the website is located
That is a seller located in Singapore. I have occasionally found them randomly from a private party U.S. seller on eBay.SANGSIN SP1237 45022-S9V-A01,45022-S9A-A01,45022-S9A-E00,45022-S9A-A00,45022-SDC-A10
BRAKE PADS SANGSIN SP1237 Price:US$76.60
Not sure where the website is located
Those are sold here. $68 AUD for front sets which is decent value.
My 13 Elantra had grabby brakes with the OEM pads, especially cold.
When they wore out I used raybestos element 3 hybrid front and rear. Happy with them so far.
When they wore out I used raybestos element 3 hybrid front and rear. Happy with them so far.
I always considered that to be a desirable characteristic.
I get that, and I almost agree. But I have a long gravel driveway, and the fronts would almost lock on the gravel, activating the abs and sliding a bit. On pavement it was ok.
My ev6 GT stops the same as any new car Ive had, regarding feel, more or less.
I prefer progressive bite. Smooth and easily modulated. My 370z was the worst, I'd say. The brakes felt like wood. My c6 z06 was the best. Very easy to get what you ask for.
I don't like how the brakes feel on the Tucson. Doesn't have enough initial bite for my taste. It's as if they put a sponge between the pedal and the master cylinder or something, but you get used to it. My brother's 21 Kia Soul on the other hand feels excellent. Grabs well initially and is easily modulated by hard you "lean" into it, if that makes sense. Different models within the brand can feel quite differently.
wemay
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I've only owned one vehicle with poor brake feel. My H/K products over the past 12 years, have always been solid but I have little to compare them to. My Passat had great brakes as well.
For all of you saying H/K have the best brakes of any car you've ever driven....have you driven anything else? H/K hands down has the most numb, least responsive brakes and steering that provide absolutely zero feedback of any manufacturer I've ever driven.
Both my Hyundais have smooth brakes. But the Gen Coupe with Brembos has the best brakes and easiest to work on I've ever had. Just changed the OE front rotors at 139k miles. The Accent has the standard Hyundai front disc and rear drums. Rears don't do much. Fronts need serviced every year if you live in rust country and want long life.
Yes have driven plenty of other makes. The steering feel was a problem in 2010-2014 Hyundai/Kia models years. The steering response is now excellent, if not better than the others.
".sg" is Singapore, I believe.SANGSIN SP1237 45022-S9V-A01,45022-S9A-A01,45022-S9A-E00,45022-S9A-A00,45022-SDC-A10
BRAKE PADS SANGSIN SP1237 Price:US$76.60
Not sure where the website is located
