1987RX7guy

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Ok my last thread on brake pads got moved and I have yet to get any answer.


I wanted to know if mettalic brake pads have any pro's and/or con's over semi-metallic pads.

MOD's: Please don't move this one.

DomFD3S

Why don't you want this moved? Because of lack of responses?

1FastT2

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I beleive they work better and wear out quicker with more dust.

1987RX7guy

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THe last post got no responses in two days.



1FastT2- Thanks for the input.

DomFD3S

Composition of the brake pad. This is probably the most important factor in brake pad life. Brake pads are classified in two different categories: semi-metallic and non-metallic or "organic".

Semi-metallic brake pads are made of a hard substance with bits of metal flake added to increase hardness and prolong pad life. Most cars and light trucks on the road require semi-metallic pads for front brake use. This metallic material does make the pad last longer, but due to the added hardness of the material, a grinding noise or high pitched squeal can occur.

Non-metallic brake pads are made of an organic material and do not contain the hard bits of metal flake. Because they are not as hard as metallic pads, organic pads typically do not last as long. The benefit of these brake pads is that they are not as prone to making the annoying high pitched brake squeal everyone hates to hear. Organic brake pads are usually found on smaller cars that are susceptible to brake noise. If your car calls for semi-metallic brake pads, they must be used; in most cases, you cannot substitute organic brake pads.

1987RX7guy

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Well theses are METALLIC not semi or organic. They are from nopi and I wanted to know if mettalic would offer a bit more stopping power than the normal ones.

http://nopionline.com/index.cfm?fuse...mance&vaffid=0

they also have semi-metallic.

DomFD3S

Metallis pads squeek. In the US, people tend to associate squeeking w/ something being wrong w/ your brakes. However, that is just the very nature of metallic pads.

BTW, your link doesn't work

If you've ever watched the Option videos,...when those cars are on the track, you will hear the squeeking if you listen carefully. I'm not saying that it will be that loud, but I am saying that metallic pads just squeek normally.

What brand and specific model brake pad are you referring to?

1987RX7guy

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http://nopionline.com/index.cfm?fuse...rakes&vaffid=0


I think they are AXXIS pads.

West TX RX-7

I'd go with some Hawk HP or HP Plus Pads. They will stop yo *** in a hurry. You don't need want that off brand deal from the Nopi site. Many people on this board run Hawk pads and can vouch for em.

Rattaan

I thought I answered your first question before, but maybe not. Axxis metal masters are good pads, I've had two front sets and one rear on my car so far. I didn't need to change the fronts but did when putting new rotors in. They are decent upgrade from stock, and don't squeal much if at all(i used some anti-squeal stuff on the backs though). They were recommended to me by a 3rd gen driver a couple years ago for track days and driving school. The new Axxis Ultimates are probably pretty good too. They are made in Australia if you wanted to know, and they might have a site on them for more info. Check to see exactly what pads those are first, Metal masters are usually about $45-50 a pair.

1987RX7guy

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$26.65 Your Price

I don't know what model they are though. they have both front and rear sets for less than 60 dollars.

I should call and ask to make sure which version they are.

When you bought them did you get a hardware kit or did you use the old hardware?

J-Rat

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it probably got moved because its not 2nd gen specific.

Jarrett

1987RX7guy

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https://www.rx7club.com/forum/showth...hreadid=215887

Well in the FC section this thread has gotten a response while in the other section for brakes, tires, and wheels setcion it got NOTHING.

The other sections don't get much traffic. This section does. and I am asking FC owners about metallic pads on their FC's compared to non-metallic or semi-metallic on their FC's.


Look who just post whored. Yes J-rat you post whored you provided 0 usefull info.

Rattaan

Haha post whoring. Anyway, no it didn't include hardware and no I didn't buy new hardware. My brakes were still in decent shape as far as calipers and springs and all that crap. I cleaned off the old hardware good, squeezed the calipers the whole way back in more than once to clean them out(also lets you know if they are sticking anywhere), and bled the system very well with lots of new fluid(it's cheap). Use lots of brake cleaner when swapping pads and cleaning the hardware(it's cheap too) use anti-squeal goop stuff all over the backs of the pads and give it time to completely dry before putting them into the calipers. After putting them all back together, break them in by driving about 60 and slowing without stopping at a medium to light rate about 4-6 times(no hard braking yet!). Let em sit and cool off, and you should be good to go. They won't feel like they grip much the first couple presses of the pedal but they will once they get broken in.

1987RX7guy

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Thanks bud. I think I am gonna order them after I check out my spare caliper. My right caliper is draggin so I might also buy rotors when I get my cash from school.

Santiago

Rattaan

Good luck with them! So what's going on with the intakes lately? just curious

1987RX7guy

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Still working on them. As a matter of fact I am about to go work on them.


I just need to ask some ?'s about grounding the ECU.