Update on Project Mu Brake Pads
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Originally Posted by fairladyZ in Japan
I am thinking of going with the Level MAX 9000 pads .. top-of-the-line from sports to racing.
Just something to consider.
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Originally Posted by KManZ
I am getting my B-Force pads on Thursday!! Have an appointment at the dealer to have them installed on Friday.. is there any extra parts needed for the install, or do they bolt right in? I don't want to get to the dealer and have them tell me that they don't fit or something b/c of a missing part!!!
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Should I upgrade my brake fluid too? If so, what do you guys recommend?
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Finally, do you think these will wear as good as stock, or am I going to be replacing sooner?
good luck,
Steve
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Originally Posted by scubasteve
OK...nice pads, but keep in mind that the more aggressive the pad, the more rotor wear you will have. Looking at the chart, these look pretty aggressive and likely operate at higher temperatures. For street use as daily pads, I don't think these would be a good option. Personally, I'd go with a lesser grade pad for the street. You will also likely run into a lot of squealing because the pads will not likely reach their operating temperatures. This also affects the brakes performance.
Just something to consider.
-Steve
Just something to consider.
-Steve
Steve ... Very good point. Will do some more research since there are a variety of pads available here.
Thanks .. Bill
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Also, I checked around and they were cheapest. Since I live here in CA, sales tax is 8.25% so it was better for me to order it from outside and pay for shipping.
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Originally Posted by ssk0771
I think they are same. Call them and ask them.
Also, I checked around and they were cheapest. Since I live here in CA, sales tax is 8.25% so it was better for me to order it from outside and pay for shipping.
Also, I checked around and they were cheapest. Since I live here in CA, sales tax is 8.25% so it was better for me to order it from outside and pay for shipping.
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Originally Posted by imalazeeass
any update?
Thats about all the update.
All I can say is its still the best pad I used so far.
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I got them put on about 2 weeks ago, I would say they bite harder than stock pads. only minor squeak when parking the car, and for the price nothing can beat it. I like these pads alot
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I ordered the HC+ and will be installing them the week of June 20th.
These pads will replace my current NISMO aftermarket pads ... will post results and impressions later.
These pads will replace my current NISMO aftermarket pads ... will post results and impressions later.
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Well, it has been 3 days since I finished installing the P-Mu B Force pads and Rotora rotors.. After bedding and what not, I have noticed that the braking power/ bite has increased steadily as time goes on. Already I can say that it is equal to if not better than stock. ssk0771, did you notice this as well or was yours better out of the box?
AND NO DUST!!! My car looks as clean as when I waxed it after the install the other day!!!
No squeeking either, which is a god send because the stock brakes were driving me nuts.
Thanks to ssk0771 for his suggestions and input.
AND NO DUST!!! My car looks as clean as when I waxed it after the install the other day!!!
No squeeking either, which is a god send because the stock brakes were driving me nuts.
Thanks to ssk0771 for his suggestions and input.
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I just got my set of rear and front project mu pads b-force.(non-brembo). I am getting ready to install them, but I noticed that on the rear pads, only one of them has a sensor.
Does anybody know if this is how they're suppsoed to be? My fronts have all the sensors.
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