Update on Project Mu Brake Pads
10-20-2005, 10:01 AM
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Originally Posted by fairladyZ in Japan
ssk0771 ....
I swapped out my NISMO pads for the Project MU HC+ pads ...
Although I have only 225 miles on them .. my impression is the same as yours:
1/ a lot better bite and feel than my previous NISMO pads
2/ a little squeaking under mild braking (just like the NISMO) ... hardly noticeable IMO
3/ very little brake dust compared to NISMO ..
Summary .. highly recommended
I swapped out my NISMO pads for the Project MU HC+ pads ...
Although I have only 225 miles on them .. my impression is the same as yours:
1/ a lot better bite and feel than my previous NISMO pads
2/ a little squeaking under mild braking (just like the NISMO) ... hardly noticeable IMO
3/ very little brake dust compared to NISMO ..
Summary .. highly recommended
10-28-2005, 11:58 PM
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Originally Posted by C-Lawd
I can appreciate your long-term review. From the looks of it, it appears the MUs give off more dust as they wear out. However, if the dust is still less than stock and you still have all the performance you had since day one, I think you got your money's worth. I am in the market for a new set of pads. Your initial review and the very helpful updates have helped me make an informed decision.
PROPS!
PROPS!
I think you are absolutely right. It seems like as times go by, pads are giving out more dust.
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10-29-2005, 12:46 AM
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Originally Posted by ssk0771
By the way,I read somewhere that B-Force pads are sold only in US market, not in Japan.
Also, does anyone else have any update?
Also, does anyone else have any update?
And yes .. the B-FORCE .. as shown below..
B-FORCE
*This product is a brake pad for export to the United States of America.
Material: Asbestos Free
Applicable rotor temperature: 0～500℃
Friction coefficient: 0.32~0.42μ
Applicable models: TOYOTA, NISSAN, HONDA, MITSUBISHI, MAZDA, SUZUKI, HYUNDAI and Other~.
*Available for BREMBO, AP and ALCON calipers.
11-06-2005, 09:54 PM
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Originally Posted by mikesj
when you install these pads, you keep the stock shims or not necessary ?
thanks,
Mike
thanks,
Mike
Anyway, I had Hawk HPS before and I did not use shim on it because Hawks already had shim on it.
As for these pad, I can't remember. I think I did.
I always save OEM parts just in case.
11-06-2005, 10:21 PM
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i was cheap 
i bought project MU for front and Hawk HPS for rear.
The guy at brake shop didn't keep stock shims for me and now i am
having sqeal here and there. Am not sure should i go to dealer and
buy stock shims for both rear and front and ask the brake shop to put
them on for me?
ssk0771 : so the project MU don't have shims so you have stock shims
on ?if so i just need to buy the front stock shims are enough?
thanks,
Mike
i bought project MU for front and Hawk HPS for rear.The guy at brake shop didn't keep stock shims for me and now i am
having sqeal here and there. Am not sure should i go to dealer and
buy stock shims for both rear and front and ask the brake shop to put
them on for me?
ssk0771 : so the project MU don't have shims so you have stock shims
on ?if so i just need to buy the front stock shims are enough?
thanks,
Mike
11-07-2005, 08:52 PM
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Originally Posted by mikesj
i was cheap i bought project MU for front and Hawk HPS for rear.
The guy at brake shop didn't keep stock shims for me and now i am
having sqeal here and there. Am not sure should i go to dealer and
buy stock shims for both rear and front and ask the brake shop to put
them on for me?
ssk0771 : so the project MU don't have shims so you have stock shims
on ?if so i just need to buy the front stock shims are enough?
thanks,
Mike
i bought project MU for front and Hawk HPS for rear.The guy at brake shop didn't keep stock shims for me and now i am
having sqeal here and there. Am not sure should i go to dealer and
buy stock shims for both rear and front and ask the brake shop to put
them on for me?
ssk0771 : so the project MU don't have shims so you have stock shims
on ?if so i just need to buy the front stock shims are enough?
thanks,
Mike
I'll give you an update.
11-21-2005, 11:11 PM
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Another Update!!!
It seems like Project Mu B-Force Pads are giving out lots of dust. Its still not as bad as stock pads
Initially when I originally installed these pads, these pads gave out barely any dust.
Now its giving out about 50%-60% more.
It seems to me like Project Mu B-Force Pads gives out more dust as it wears.
Just thought you guys might like to know.
It seems like Project Mu B-Force Pads are giving out lots of dust. Its still not as bad as stock pads
Initially when I originally installed these pads, these pads gave out barely any dust.
Now its giving out about 50%-60% more.
It seems to me like Project Mu B-Force Pads gives out more dust as it wears.
Just thought you guys might like to know.
12-06-2005, 03:23 PM
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I would like to add in my $0.02 on the B-Force pads.
I am very disappointed. I got them with replacement rotors before I went to the Streets of Willow Springs. These are definitely street pads. There was noticeable fade quick into the run sessions. The Porterfield R4S are by far a better pad in terms of bite and for those of you who care, dust.
I am moving on to a BBK but I thought I would give my impressions for those with OEM sized rotors.
I still have 40% on my Porterfields and I think I'm going to put them back in before my BBK arrives.
I am very disappointed. I got them with replacement rotors before I went to the Streets of Willow Springs. These are definitely street pads. There was noticeable fade quick into the run sessions. The Porterfield R4S are by far a better pad in terms of bite and for those of you who care, dust.
I am moving on to a BBK but I thought I would give my impressions for those with OEM sized rotors.
I still have 40% on my Porterfields and I think I'm going to put them back in before my BBK arrives.
12-06-2005, 03:37 PM
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i just got these pads install too but i have not notice any brake dust because of the rain but it does brake better then the oem pads.....and other thing is the squeek..sometime it come but not to often but it is gettin to bug the hell out of me
12-07-2005, 04:12 PM
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Originally Posted by VersionS_z33
i just got these pads install too but i have not notice any brake dust because of the rain but it does brake better then the oem pads.....and other thing is the squeek..sometime it come but not to often but it is gettin to bug the hell out of me
12-17-2005, 05:40 PM
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Here is a last final final update.
Today I checked all 4 pads. Fronts had about 30%-35% left but my rear were almost gone. They had about 5%-10% left so I had to replace them. My brake lights were comming on was because the rear pads were almost gone. I just put stock rear pads back for now and left the front alone since the still had about 35% left. I just ordered Endless Nuova yesterday and I should have them next week sometime. I am going to change all 4 pads next week along with new x-drilled/slotted rotors from Rotor Pros (Ebay).
I will start another tread soon and give a complete update on the Endless Nuova pads along with the rotors from Rotors Pros.
Today I checked all 4 pads. Fronts had about 30%-35% left but my rear were almost gone. They had about 5%-10% left so I had to replace them. My brake lights were comming on was because the rear pads were almost gone. I just put stock rear pads back for now and left the front alone since the still had about 35% left. I just ordered Endless Nuova yesterday and I should have them next week sometime. I am going to change all 4 pads next week along with new x-drilled/slotted rotors from Rotor Pros (Ebay).
I will start another tread soon and give a complete update on the Endless Nuova pads along with the rotors from Rotors Pros.
12-23-2005, 01:14 AM
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Originally Posted by ssk0771
Here is a last final final update.
Today I checked all 4 pads. Fronts had about 30%-35% left but my rear were almost gone. They had about 5%-10% left so I had to replace them. My brake lights were comming on was because the rear pads were almost gone. I just put stock rear pads back for now and left the front alone since the still had about 35% left. I just ordered Endless Nuova yesterday and I should have them next week sometime. I am going to change all 4 pads next week along with new x-drilled/slotted rotors from Rotor Pros (Ebay).
I will start another tread soon and give a complete update on the Endless Nuova pads along with the rotors from Rotors Pros.
Today I checked all 4 pads. Fronts had about 30%-35% left but my rear were almost gone. They had about 5%-10% left so I had to replace them. My brake lights were comming on was because the rear pads were almost gone. I just put stock rear pads back for now and left the front alone since the still had about 35% left. I just ordered Endless Nuova yesterday and I should have them next week sometime. I am going to change all 4 pads next week along with new x-drilled/slotted rotors from Rotor Pros (Ebay).
I will start another tread soon and give a complete update on the Endless Nuova pads along with the rotors from Rotors Pros.
Update on Endless Nuova Brake Pads
https://my350z.com/forum/brakes-and-suspension/160706-update-on-endless-nuova-pads-and-ebay-rotors.html
02-03-2006, 05:58 AM
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Originally Posted by ssk0771
I recently got my rotors turned because my steering wheel was shaking so when I took it to the shop, my rotors were wraped. Since than, no shaking. I still have a little suqeak here and there but nothing major. It seems like the squeak is comming from left rear only.
Thats about all the update.
All I can say is its still the best pad I used so far.
Thats about all the update.
All I can say is its still the best pad I used so far.