"MAKITA" HOOK AND LOOP SANDER REPLACEMENT PAD *5" *Replacement pad for Makita 5" random orbit sanders *Hook and Loop pad provides the ability to switch between grits
This part is the right thing and it works just fine. How long it will last is to be seen. The glue holding the pad to the foam rubber needs some improvement.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 starsMakita sanding base and pad?Oct 11 2009
By Zero Iaulualo - Published on Amazon.com
The Makita 743081-8 sanding base and pad are weak, within a month the pad deteriorate and fall apart, not sure what can be used to stop this, its cost is high to replace.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 starsMakita Backer PadOct 25 2011
By DannyB - Published on Amazon.com
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Product is easy and quite quick to install. It works great and is a much better option than going out and buying a whole new sander. If you have the time to wait for shipping and a Phillips-head screwdriver there is no reason not to go this route.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 starscheck for a recallOct 14 2009
By C. Robbins - Published on Amazon.com
If the base pad shattered, check to see if Makita is still honoring a 2003 recall for two models.