Ultimate brake pad thread: What's the least noisy with minimal dust?
11-02-2007, 11:12 AM
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I am running the Project Mu Ns and the bite is significantly less than OEM. There have been times when I was going pretty fast and needed to stop, and when I got on the brakes I could feel them not being able to hold, unlike the OEM's, I never had this problem before...scary stuff when coming up to an intersection.
11-02-2007, 11:59 PM
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Originally Posted by SlideWays314
I am running the Project Mu Ns and the bite is significantly less than OEM. There have been times when I was going pretty fast and needed to stop, and when I got on the brakes I could feel them not being able to hold, unlike the OEM's, I never had this problem before...scary stuff when coming up to an intersection.
11-03-2007, 12:27 AM
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Originally Posted by SlideWays314
I am running the Project Mu Ns and the bite is significantly less than OEM. There have been times when I was going pretty fast and needed to stop, and when I got on the brakes I could feel them not being able to hold, unlike the OEM's, I never had this problem before...scary stuff when coming up to an intersection.
I know I have to give up a little on the cold side to get better hot braking but even when warmed my Nismos dont feel any better when slower the car from 100 or so than OEM pads
Is it just the material lasting longer than OEM under those conditions?
I am hoping for better luck on my next pad choice, fluid change, rotor upgrade, stainless lines....not cheap though ....but well worth the confidence in braking over stock for me
11-04-2007, 09:10 PM
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best bet is to get ceramic based pads. Many companies make them, you can even get some from NAPA. They are what Lexus and other luxury brands use, super quiet and least amount of dust compared to conventional pads.
For conventional, I would recommend Axxis Metal Masters for low dust and less fade than OEM:
http://www.modacar.com/products/Niss...brakepads.html
No noise.
The Ultimate pads have more dust than OEM, so stick with the metal masters, I won't use any other pad.
For conventional, I would recommend Axxis Metal Masters for low dust and less fade than OEM:
http://www.modacar.com/products/Niss...brakepads.html
No noise.
The Ultimate pads have more dust than OEM, so stick with the metal masters, I won't use any other pad.
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06-16-2008, 02:15 PM
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Bump this threat back to live.
Time to change my pad, planning to upgrade to Stoptech Stage 2. I am debating on the brake pad. Have anyone had both Axxis Ultimate and Project Mu NS pad? I want to see the comparsion for both pads. Z is my daily car. Uses it for track like once a year only.
Time to change my pad, planning to upgrade to Stoptech Stage 2. I am debating on the brake pad. Have anyone had both Axxis Ultimate and Project Mu NS pad? I want to see the comparsion for both pads. Z is my daily car. Uses it for track like once a year only.
06-16-2008, 05:16 PM
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FWIW I have had both Hawk HP+'s and axxis ultimates. Initially (1st 5k) the Hawks were quite but dusted more than stock. The ultimates were noisy from the get go, but had less dust. I am having porterfield rs4's installed soon. Hopefully they don't dust like the hawks or make noise like the ultimates.
06-17-2008, 05:21 AM
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Originally Posted by 03threefiftyz
FWIW I have had both Hawk HP+'s and axxis ultimates. Initially (1st 5k) the Hawks were quite but dusted more than stock. The ultimates were noisy from the get go, but had less dust. I am having porterfield rs4's installed soon. Hopefully they don't dust like the hawks or make noise like the ultimates.
06-17-2008, 11:59 AM
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Originally Posted by r_seng
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06-17-2008, 12:26 PM
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Bump this threat back to live.
Time to change my pad, planning to upgrade to Stoptech Stage 2. I am debating on the brake pad. Have anyone had both Axxis Ultimate and Project Mu NS pad? I want to see the comparsion for both pads. Z is my daily car. Uses it for track like once a year only.
Time to change my pad, planning to upgrade to Stoptech Stage 2. I am debating on the brake pad. Have anyone had both Axxis Ultimate and Project Mu NS pad? I want to see the comparsion for both pads. Z is my daily car. Uses it for track like once a year only.
I think I am going to go with Centric Posi Quiet Semi-Metallic pads. I have heard alot of good things about them, quiet and low dust plus they are not too expensive.
http://www.zeckhausen.com/Nissan/350Z.htm
06-17-2008, 08:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Diesel350
Lots of people have said the Ultimates are kinda noisy and have LOTS of dust. If you can live with that they are great pads.
I think I am going to go with Centric Posi Quiet Semi-Metallic pads. I have heard alot of good things about them, quiet and low dust plus they are not too expensive.
http://www.zeckhausen.com/Nissan/350Z.htm
I think I am going to go with Centric Posi Quiet Semi-Metallic pads. I have heard alot of good things about them, quiet and low dust plus they are not too expensive.
http://www.zeckhausen.com/Nissan/350Z.htm
How is the bite on those pad? Would they hold up for a track day?
06-18-2008, 03:35 AM
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Axxis pads are not track pads...as in, you can't race with them
But keep in mind that a "track day" is alot different than racing....in the end, it all depends on the driver, the car setup, etc.
But keep in mind that a "track day" is alot different than racing....in the end, it all depends on the driver, the car setup, etc.
