Brakes worn out. need advice!
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Brakes worn out. need advice!
Time to get new pads. I'm looking for something with light (as opposed to dark) dust, low-dusting if possible. Extra bite a plus too, as I want an excuse to get bigger rotors anyway.
any suggestions?
street use and infrequent track.
any suggestions?
street use and infrequent track.
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I'll second Bobcats.
Mintex (EBC) used to be crap. In this case, no dust = no stop. If they've changed their formulation, they may be better, but their rep sucks on the track.
I've used Hawks and hate them. Same stopping power as OEM and acidic dust. Nasty stuff.
I've also used Ferodo pads. They are, by far, the best pads I've ever used. I'd have them now except that I got a package deal with Bobcats when I upgraded my brakes.
Mintex (EBC) used to be crap. In this case, no dust = no stop. If they've changed their formulation, they may be better, but their rep sucks on the track.
I've used Hawks and hate them. Same stopping power as OEM and acidic dust. Nasty stuff.
I've also used Ferodo pads. They are, by far, the best pads I've ever used. I'd have them now except that I got a package deal with Bobcats when I upgraded my brakes.
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Yep, the older EBC Greenstuffs could catch fire or break apart after hot lapping. SubieGal on that "other" message board is using the new RedStuff pads in national-level rally competition and has some really good things to say about them...
I'll buy pads from whichever company makes pads for the H-6 upgrade (when it's time).
I'll buy pads from whichever company makes pads for the H-6 upgrade (when it's time).
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So far responses I've gotten are towards the Carbotech Bobcats or the Axxis Deluxe. (And I don't remember here I saw the axxis for sale at..)
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Originally Posted by Got Groceries?
I'll buy pads from whichever company makes pads for the H-6 upgrade (when it's time).
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From: bellevile,ill
any other pads out there besides the bobcats ? i have them right know and only have around 2000 miles on them and they need to be replaced. and some that dont put off all the dam dust that the bobcats do.
NO I DONT DRIVE DUMB AND I DONT DRIVE THE CAR MUCH AND WHNE I DO IT MOSTLY ALL HIGHWAY.
http://www.jekyl-hyde.net/catalog/vi...product=PSR906
what about these? r these just for the sti s
NO I DONT DRIVE DUMB AND I DONT DRIVE THE CAR MUCH AND WHNE I DO IT MOSTLY ALL HIGHWAY.
http://www.jekyl-hyde.net/catalog/vi...product=PSR906
what about these? r these just for the sti s
Last edited by scapy2; Dec 19, 2004 at 04:16 PM.
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I am looking at the H6 upgrade and I found it with the Carbotech Slotted Rotors instead of the OEM 11.3" rotors. I just want to know if the Carbotech rotors are good ones because if I got the kit with the Carbotch rotors then I would get Carbotech rotors for the front of my car also just so I have the same brand rotors all around. Also will the H6 rear upgrade use different brake pads then what is on my car now, I have a 2003 WRX? The place that has the H6 kit with Carbotech rotors is http://home.att.net/~teaguesauto/brakeswr.htm .
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Originally Posted by OneOBS
I'll second Bobcats.
Mintex (EBC) used to be crap. In this case, no dust = no stop. If they've changed their formulation, they may be better, but their rep sucks on the track.
I've used Hawks and hate them. Same stopping power as OEM and acidic dust. Nasty stuff.
I've also used Ferodo pads. They are, by far, the best pads I've ever used. I'd have them now except that I got a package deal with Bobcats when I upgraded my brakes.
Mintex (EBC) used to be crap. In this case, no dust = no stop. If they've changed their formulation, they may be better, but their rep sucks on the track.
I've used Hawks and hate them. Same stopping power as OEM and acidic dust. Nasty stuff.
I've also used Ferodo pads. They are, by far, the best pads I've ever used. I'd have them now except that I got a package deal with Bobcats when I upgraded my brakes.
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