Just wanted to add a post. Did my frotn and rear pads today while putting on my snow tires.

2008 Outtie with 55km, all 4 were worn to less than 30%.

Got Wagner mid-to high performance pads thermoquiet. Job took 5-10 mins each side once wheels were off.

Prob will be doing the Rotors in the spring as they are pretty worn too and lost alot of thickness.

Just so anyone was wondering, prob the easiest pad job around on the outlanders. Im a low skill DIY and just did my mazda cx7 pads and rotors last week. Mitsu was easy as pie...

If I can do it, anyone can. Just make sure you got a lot of Brake grease. Grease the back of the pads, shims, caliper and bolts you're good.

 

Yikes! Old rotors + new pads does not equal the best plan.

The old grooves in the rotor will unevenly wear your pads and they will need to be replaced prematurely. Not a HUGE difference, but definitely not the most cost effective way. They should work just fine though.

 

Hear ya, im having trouble gettign decent rotors though. Mitsu ones arent easy to find at a good price. Took me weeks to find my rotors for the cx7.

Since i was swapping the wheels for winters, i deceided to put the pads on. Wifey will only drive max 2,000km before spring...if that so hopefully wont have to much of a warp on the new pads.

 

Yep not a good idea, but your decision.

I just ordered a set of cross-drilled and slotted rotors with new pads for all four corners. Should be getting them installed in the next few weeks.

55,000km??? thats like 25k miles. I'm at 80,000 miles and just now needing pads...

 

I got mine from ebay, but they are made by Design Rotor Technology (DRT)

Brake Rotors by Design Rotor Technology Pair | Design Rotor Technology

07 11 Mitsubishi Outlander 3 0 Drilled Slotted Brake Rotors Ceramic Pads F R Set | eBay

came with Centric Parts ceramic pads

 

I traded my 08 ES at 92,000km and my pads were the original with lots left!

 

Check out Rotor Pros for good disks and prices

http://rotorpros.net/

 

Well, have a look at my rotors 78K kms, 2 years:




Brake pads are around 50-60% front and even more on rear left.

What am I doing wrong?

 

Just wondering where you jack up your outlander(s)

 

On a driveway. The only issue - even stock jack is barely long enough to lift 18" wheels.
I use kitchen cabinet's door to both protect the asphalt and gain 1" or so my hydraulic jack is lacking.