How long did your 1 st set of brake pads last ?
06-29-2007, 09:12 AM
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I only got 12K, i was not happy, I put hawk pads and they have lasted very long time. I think you mikght want to ungrade to a BBK. I changed my calipers to F1 4 Post and I cant complain. Common for the power the Z has and to give us those stock 2 post front brakes that is not cool. I have better stopping power and I also replaced my lines to steel and slotted & drilled rotters, So i would take the hit and just do it right the first time.
06-29-2007, 05:31 PM
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As was said, it depends entirely on your driving. Take my example.
I had brake inspection done on Friday before a HPDE School. The pads were at 80%. 6x20 minute track sessions and I went home on squealers. Yes, the pads were worn completely.
I had brake inspection done on Friday before a HPDE School. The pads were at 80%. 6x20 minute track sessions and I went home on squealers. Yes, the pads were worn completely.
06-29-2007, 06:22 PM
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30K and have about 40% left on the pads (just did the very expensive 30K service/inspection and the "Inspection Form" filled in by the dealer indicates this). My driving style is down-shifting, so I probably put less wear on the pads. So, it does come back to what other people mention on your thread: Brake pad wear depends upon your driving habits.
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06-29-2007, 11:25 PM
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Originally Posted by I1DER
How does hating brake dust cause the pads to wear out in 3K miles? That's a lot of hate.
Sarcastic though it might have been. Life is too short to be serious all the time.
Yes, I hated those stock brake pads and the $60 I paid to replace them was probably one of the best mods I've made.
Just having fun ....
06-30-2007, 08:42 AM
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Originally Posted by davidv
If you take the time to post in the proper forum, I will take the time to reply. Sound reasonable.
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Now in the same vein. What kind of life are you guys getting out of those hawk pads? I was considering switching to those but was curious if they lasted about the same life span some regular pads did in normal city driving.
07-01-2008, 09:16 AM
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The Brake forum (https://my350z.com/forum/brakes-and-suspension-399/) is full of "how long" threads. Let's not start another one.
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