What brake pads do i get?
I have a 2003 coupe with the brembo package and i want to find the right replacement pads. Im looking for quality and im willing to pay mid to high prices for it. Just need help finding the right pads
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Originally Posted by Seattle1996
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I have a 2003 coupe with the brembo package and i want to find the right replacement pads. Im looking for quality and im willing to pay mid to high prices for it. Just need help finding the right pads
Good Luck and enjoy the ride...Gary |
I run Hawk pads on my Boosted 240sx that I'm tracking and I love the stopping force/power I get with the ride rotor/tire selection Ofcourse
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Originally Posted by Sam G35S
I run Hawk pads on my Boosted 240sx that I'm tracking and I love the stopping force/power I get with the ride rotor/tire selection Ofcourse
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Originally Posted by Urbanengineer
(Post 7071782)
But FOR THE STREET what is "the perfect pad" at a good price?
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Yeah that is fine, I'm about to take off all the wheels to check the calipers to make sure they aren't the culprits like some mention it could be.
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Originally Posted by Urbanengineer
(Post 7071804)
Yeah that is fine, I'm about to take off all the wheels to check the calipers to make sure they aren't the culprits like some mention it could be.
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Originally Posted by Urbanengineer
(Post 7071782)
But FOR THE STREET what is "the perfect pad" at a good price?
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I have a completely different opinion than those here who recommend the Hawk HPS pads. I bought a set years back after reading so many glowing reviews on Driver. Long story short I hated them so much I literally gave them away to a friend after 1000 miles. Lo and behold he gave them away as well after only 500 miles. They had horrible cold bite, made tons of noise and the stopping power after being warmed up was no better than stock IMHO. I also have multiple friends with different brands of cars that report the same dissatisfaction with the HPS's as well. And before anyone decries "Did you bed them in properly" or "What kind of crappy rotors did you try them on" give me a fvcking break. I've been around long enough for everyone to know I am intelligent and thorough when it comes to my rides. So yes they were bedded in properly on DBA 4000 rotors. I said this in another thread recently, I believe expensive performance pads are a waste on a stock G, just go with a ceramic pad like the Akebono ProAct or the Wagner Thermoquiet that you can get at just about any auto parts store and you'll be good to go. I ran the Wagners for years and was very happy with their performance and price. IIRC they were less than $40 a pair back then, not sure about these days.
OP take this post for what it's worth. I know that opinions are like azzholes, everyone has them and they all stink and that includes mine I'm sure. :biggthumpup: |
i think i'll get the hawk HPS pads when i start modding the car. my question is will the akebono or thermoquiet last with the brembo calipers?
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For a daily driver, I would highly suggest Project Mu. Endless are ok, but they don't bite as well. If you are on a budget, go with Akebonos.
I have never been a fan of Hawk brake pads for any application - been there, done that, tossed them out and just ended up wasting my money. |
Originally Posted by dofu
(Post 7072005)
For a daily driver, I would highly suggest Project Mu. Endless are ok, but they don't bite as well. If you are on a budget, go with Akebonos.
I have never been a fan of Hawk brake pads for any application - been there, done that, tossed them out and just ended up wasting my money. |
+3 on Project Mu. My B-Force are perfect on the street in my Brembo equipped G35 Coupe.
+4 on having a bad previous experience with Hawks for street use.... not on a G35 though. |
Originally Posted by Seattle1996
(Post 7071992)
i think i'll get the hawk HPS pads when i start modding the car. my question is will the akebono or thermoquiet last with the brembo calipers?
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