Brake pad recomendations for street??
08-15-01, 04:09 PM
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Brake pad recomendations for street??
Hey all,
What would you folks recomend as far as a good 90% spirited street/ 10% track brake pad? Someone mentioned "EBC Green" pads. Low brake dust would be nice
What do you guys use, have used, or want to try??
Who's the best for my needs?
Thanks,
-sONic-
08-15-01, 08:22 PM
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I have the Hawk HPS pads...Excellent for the street....I also got mine from www.nipponpower.com.....
08-16-01, 12:45 AM
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I'm running the z rated pads from performance friction. I dont' have any experience w/ the Hawk's, but they're worlds better than stock, and seem to do just fine. I've never taken the 7 to the track though, so check around some more.
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I recently installed a full set of EBC greens and am 100% happy.
1. zero noise
2. no dust
3. good fit
4. they feel similar to the stocks on tip in, but when you start applying more pressure they seem to bit harder.
there are two downsides
1. they aren't cheap
2. good luck finding the rear pads!
I've driven cars with the hawk hps and the ebcs feel comparable without all the side effects. I haven't had them on the track so I can't offer you any input there.
-Chris C (wishing he had ebcs last month when he got an 8 point ticket
1. zero noise
2. no dust
3. good fit
4. they feel similar to the stocks on tip in, but when you start applying more pressure they seem to bit harder.
there are two downsides
1. they aren't cheap
2. good luck finding the rear pads!
I've driven cars with the hawk hps and the ebcs feel comparable without all the side effects. I haven't had them on the track so I can't offer you any input there.
-Chris C (wishing he had ebcs last month when he got an 8 point ticket
08-16-01, 08:15 PM
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The important things with street driving is performance which is very different from track brakes. Track brakes require some heat to get them grabby. Street brakes need to be at max grip when you need them. Stock pads are great, but the HPS or plus are good for the street.
Be careful because some racing brakes love to eat rotors. Racing beat has a good explanation.
http://www.racingbeat.com/resultset....umber=14512WEB
Be careful because some racing brakes love to eat rotors. Racing beat has a good explanation.
http://www.racingbeat.com/resultset....umber=14512WEB
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08-16-01, 09:07 PM
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Anyone have an opinion on Axxis Metal Master pads?
http://www.powerstopbrakes.com
A reputable So Cal tuner recommended them to me.
I bought a set but have not installed them yet.
They were only $80 for all four corners.
http://www.powerstopbrakes.com
A reputable So Cal tuner recommended them to me.
I bought a set but have not installed them yet.
They were only $80 for all four corners.
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I have EBC greens front and rear. Work great for street use and also seem to love the heat. After they get hot(hard fast stop), they brake even better. Some say the Yellows(require more heat) even work good on the street.
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