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Review on Power Stop 17 914 Evolution Brake by Jeff Drollinger

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Not bad, but not perfect

I felt like the brake pads on my Honda Element were worn out as I didn't have that much stopping power. I decided to try changing the pads myself (with a little video hint). I chose this brand of pads and paid more for the kit because it included new pad clips and some lube. When I received the kit I noticed that the lube shown in the photo was not included. I ordered EP and brake grease separately. Installation went pretty well, very easy (again with the help of the video). When it came time to install the clamps, I found that the top clamps were fine and the bottom clamps were slightly wider. There is a small tab designed to align with the mount piece, but being slightly wider made them difficult to install. I had to bend the new clip a bit to make it fit. When the installation was complete I tried the brakes and found that they were basically the same as before. No "additional" stopping effect. Not bad, but I'll probably try a different brand next time. Hope this helps you!

Pros
  • Sturdy finish
Cons
  • Damaged