I have stock brembos. Needless to say, my OEM pads really suck for stopping me at high accelerations (I'm boost'd). I was considering buying Endless pads as I've used them in a previous vehicle but before making a decision I want insight... I'm looking at the SS-S pads.

My tires are fairly new so I knew that I need something better than just grippier tires.

Z usage:
My Z is appx 80% track 20% street driving. I've gotten to the point where I take it out about every weekend for meets and fun driving.

 

Contact Adam @ Z1 and ask him which pads to get. Endless pads are great but very expensive. Most people get Hawk pads for the brembos.

 

I checked their site. I think they were stating that NISMOs are all around great. Hawks are solid pads.. I used to have them in a previous Z but I'm stilling leaning towards the Endless.

 

See if they make the Endless CC-A pads for your setup, if you do get those. They are a ceramic carbon material.

 

According to Z1, Endless does make them for my BBK. There's also a CC-X but I don't know what that's all about...

You right though. I think I should get the CC-As as opposed to the SS-S. CC-As would probably serve me better.

 

i got some endless neova pads on my brembo set up. good replacement.

 

SS-S pads have long been discontinued. They were replaced by the better NS97 pads (better bite, less dust).

 

I would suggest the MX72 pads for your needs. MX72 pads replaced CC-X pads. They are a little more aggressive than the CC-A pads suggested earlier. These will fair well for a "street driven track vehicle".

Lastly, you say in your first post that you have stock Brembos and than follow that up in another post by saying you have a "BBK." Just for clarity are you referring to your Brembo setup when you call it a BBK?

 

My stock track brembos are a BBK upgrade from my previous touring stock calipers. ;-P Sorry for the confusion.

I'll look into the MX72 but I was using (and I normally use) your website for a reference point. I don't see them there... Can you link me in the right direction so I can read up on the product?

 

Yeah, I admit we have to update a ton of stuff on our website. I'll probably start doing that this weekend, sorry for the confusion.

MX72:
http://www.endlessusa.com/brakepad/mx-72/

NS97 ( I don't suggest this pad for your needs)
http://www.endlessusa.com/brakepad/ns-97/

 

I would concur with Kwame - the MX72 would be a really solid choice for an all around car

NISMO pads unfortunately are not offered anymore, they were discontinued

When you say 'track' can you be more specific? What sort of events? What tires are you running?

 

mainly drifting (parking lots until our local drift events kick off). Some AutoX'ing. My Z is usually parked in the garage until then.... but I usually drive to the events.

I'll look into the MX72, thanks.

 

Hey Adam and/or Kwame,

Do the MX72 fit stock bremobs?

Also, I know they promote that it's easy on the rotors but should I upgrade or are they telling the truth?

 

Yes, they make an MX72 application for OEM Brembos. You will be fine running OEM rotors but better rotors wouldn't hurt.

 

I run the CC-X's and like them. Works well with the hardness of the stoptech rotors. The OEM pads would glaze the Stoptechs. If you are running stock rotors the MX72 may chew through them quicker.

 

Yes I can assure you the MX72 fits stock brembo as I've been using them previously...Now switched to endless BBk with MX72 as well....... this is an excellent pads for both street and semi track. The initial bite is strong, and dust is manageable as well

 

thanks for the input. I decided to get me a set. I'll ride them on OEM rotors until I get a set of endless rotors.

 

Hey guys,

I'm finally in the market to upgrade my braking system (fluid, SS-lines, rotors, pads).

I'm getting the MX72 but I've been reading a lot about rotors and their purpose/function. The MX72s seems really strong and I want some strong *** rotors to hold them (and future pads). I suppose I'll spend a lot for just rotors themselves. Any insights/suggestions?