Life-Time Brake Pads?

Does anyone know if "Life-time" brake pads are a good idea for Honda CR-Vs?
Will it affect ABS braking?
Does Honda make them or are they an aftermarket product?

 

My layperson's impression of "life-time pads" (based on general reading) is
that they use a harder material than non-lifetime pads.

Unless Honda has some new package deal it's offering, such pads are an
after-market product.

Using such pads means brake rotor wear is greater. Brake rotors are a lot
more expensive (parts-wise and labor wise) than brake pads.

I would stick with OEM pads. The price difference is not all that great.

I have had non-OEM pads in my 91 Civic for a few years now. They're an
aftermarket make that's supposed to last longer. I bought these pads when I
was naive on the subject. I watch my rotors closely (I change my own brake
pads). In hindsight and after comparing prices, I'd rather have OEM pads. I
don't fret too much about it because I use the car's engine to brake a lot.

 

Is optimal braking important to you? If yes, then you probably don't want
to get lifetime brake pads. What they give up to get the longer life will
affect their braking performance.

 

Not necessarily related to brake pads only, it can be applied to all
replacement parts in good Japanese cars: stick with OEM. After all, you
don't want to turn Honda in to a Pontiac by using "aftermarket" parts,
do you?