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    Default What are good brake pads to use

    i need some help with brake pads.

    i have the r33 caliper conversion on my mx83 and understand how much a good pad helps with braking.

    for instance going from cheapo to EBC blackstuff pads all round in the mx73 made a huge difference, as did going from stock r33 pads to EBC greenstuffs.

    even after 4 good stops with ebc redstuffs, an emergency brake is well below par, i find myself pushing and pushing and the abs doesnt even kick in.

    i know i am asking for the world looking for a pad that:

    1/has good cold stopping power, or at least is quick to get to operating temp

    2/good fade resistance in the hills

    3/long lasting

    i will forgo number 2 if i have to, since most of my driving is street and long distance.

    i also dont mind paying a lot if i am paying for performance.

    i feel EBC pads are over priced and my redstuffs are close to needing replacing after less than a year.

    input would be appreciated.

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    Default Re: What are good brake pads to use

    i'm using lucas pads in my supra and i find them pretty good.
    they cost about $70 a pair so are good value.
    they are very dusty however.

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    Default Re: What are good brake pads to use

    1 word - Ferodo!
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    Default Re: What are good brake pads to use

    Project Mu or Ferodo DS2500
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    Default Re: What are good brake pads to use

    Endless pads are usually good.
    SBS as well.
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    Default Re: What are good brake pads to use

    +1 for ferodo DS2500's best all round pad on the market IMO

    endless
    hawk
    some lucas
    project mu

    all the above are good also, but dont think you will be walking out the door without paying $200+ for decent pads, then again what value do you put on your life?

    cheers
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    Prefer someone around the Sydney area but will travel a few hours for a good box!

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    Default Re: What are good brake pads to use

    Which of those suggested give off the least dust?

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    Default Re: What are good brake pads to use

    1. Pay $200+ for EBC "coloured stuff" pads
    2. Remove pads from box & place to one side.
    3. Cut sides out of box & use pads as a template to cut out cardboard pads.
    4. Install cardboard pads into calipers.
    5. ?????
    6. Enjoy brakes that will work as well as "coloured stuff" but with less dust & longer pad life.

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    Default Re: What are good brake pads to use

    i wont mind paying 300+ for brakes, they are important and i think that pound for pound, better braking gives you better performance than any other mod.

    and thanks for the help, i wont be going ebc again,

    will start looking at forodo or endless pads

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    ill get a price on the ferodos on tuesday if you want, or call Vsport in arndell park sydney and they will have them on the shelf ready to send.

    cheers
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    Quote Originally Posted by WHITCHY
    Prefer someone around the Sydney area but will travel a few hours for a good box!

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    Default Re: What are good brake pads to use

    if you can get me a price that would be sweet.

    im not really allowed to spend any money on my car for a while but i reckong pads are really important hey?

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    Default Re: What are good brake pads to use

    Very important...

    You are definitely allowed to spend money on them!

    Tell her twentyEight said so...



    Also, just say you could be spending your money like your brother does!
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    Quote Originally Posted by twentyEight
    Also, just say you could be spending your money like your brother does!
    or doesn't
    Quote Originally Posted by WHITCHY
    Prefer someone around the Sydney area but will travel a few hours for a good box!

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    Default Re: What are good brake pads to use

    ok sweet, ill tell her you said that.

    can you also tell her im allowed to spend money on new shocks, tyres, cams and turbos next pls? ill have the ambulance ready for you.....

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    Default Re: What are good brake pads to use

    Try SBS Ceramic (pro-touring)
    I use them on the front brakes on the rally car,

    They are long lasting, work very well when cold, and dont fade, stood up with 80 laps around wakefield almost non stop ( doing 1:15's ) as well as a season of rally use,
    and still look new. I know the Sprinter is light but im using standard JDM disks and rotors they are that good.

    Also dont neglect the rear brake pads, as they contribute to averall braking as well.

    Ben.

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