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11-02-2012, 10:11 AM
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Hey fellas I can't seem to decide which brake pads to choose.. leaning towards maximum performance with the least amount of noise possible (Thanks Jake):b Got the 4/2 brembo setup, will be running Stoptech (power slot) slotted rotors in the front with cross-drilled/slotted in the back. I've used Hawk HPS pads and liked em but felt the braking distance degrade once they heated up. Currently leaning towards EBC red- or yellow- ..Can anyone who auto-x recommend some good pads? It would be much appreciated!
11-02-2012, 10:41 AM
^^^Andy - glad youre on here holmes... Im sure Scott or Chris willl chime in...
on a side note - Cesars subframe bushings now say SIKKY on them now..
here is the aftermath...LMAO
on a side note - Cesars subframe bushings now say SIKKY on them now..
here is the aftermath...LMAO
11-02-2012, 10:42 AM
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Hey fellas I can't seem to decide which brake pads to choose.. leaning towards maximum performance with the least amount of noise possible (Thanks Jake):b Got the 4/2 brembo setup, will be running Stoptech (power slot) slotted rotors in the front with cross-drilled/slotted in the back. I've used Hawk HPS pads and liked em but felt the braking distance degrade once they heated up. Currently leaning towards EBC red- or yellow- ..Can anyone who auto-x recommend some good pads? It would be much appreciated!
Yellows will would be my recommendation if you DD your car...they will last longer. The blues seem to wear out quite a bit faster than the yellows.
I have gone thru a set of blues this year already....I think I might get the yellow's again next time because they worked great for Track & AutoX.
11-02-2012, 10:44 AM
dang jake... that looks like it was a task
11-02-2012, 12:19 PM
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outsiders? meh - they are everywhere - 
is everyone done working on your car mr fith? bushing pressed in mr. bolton? are random people from the internet still showing up at your house jake?
is everyone done working on your car mr fith? bushing pressed in mr. bolton? are random people from the internet still showing up at your house jake?
11-02-2012, 12:42 PM
Who all have you met, and where?
11-02-2012, 04:27 PM
Andy - I can't speak to EBC or Hawk, but I'm running the Stoptech Performance Street pads for autoX/track days/street. I haven't noticed any fade with them at all. I'm sure there are pads with more bite, quite possible the EBCs that Chris and Scott use, but I've yet to use those. There is no noise with the Stoptech and seemingly very little dust (although my car sees little to no street time these days).
Moral of the story - stoptech street performance pads are a viable option.
Moral of the story - stoptech street performance pads are a viable option.
11-02-2012, 04:28 PM
11-03-2012, 02:12 PM
Hey fellas I can't seem to decide which brake pads to choose.. leaning towards maximum performance with the least amount of noise possible (Thanks Jake):b Got the 4/2 brembo setup, will be running Stoptech (power slot) slotted rotors in the front with cross-drilled/slotted in the back. I've used Hawk HPS pads and liked em but felt the braking distance degrade once they heated up. Currently leaning towards EBC red- or yellow- ..Can anyone who auto-x recommend some good pads? It would be much appreciated!
Spec chart for ebc. http://www.ebcbrakes.com/selector.shtml
Last edited by steidz; 11-03-2012 at 02:15 PM.
11-03-2012, 04:25 PM
After driving Chris' car at autoX today I will say that his pads have much more bite than my Stoptech street pads. I don't have issues with mine, but his definitely have more bite. They would be too much for my tires, but he's got them paired with good grip so it works.
11-03-2012, 07:30 PM
Ran into a ton of snags.. nothing brute strength and a BFH couldnt fix..
Thanks Patrick for helping us in final stretch....
Thanks Patrick for helping us in final stretch....
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11-03-2012, 08:41 PM
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^ I saw that beast mode last night, lol. Good for you guys for finally finishing up after a long day.
Yeah, driving each other's car at autox was pretty helpful today. I think it gave us more insight into our cars and a better idea of how to address its current set up issues. Congrats on placing podium, Eric! 
After driving Chris' car at autoX today I will say that his pads have much more bite than my Stoptech street pads. I don't have issues with mine, but his definitely have more bite. They would be too much for my tires, but he's got them paired with good grip so it works.
11-04-2012, 06:41 AM
Big difference man, they are just what I needed. Really can't say it was smooth as butter, but the outcome is worth it to me...lol thanks Jake puta always gets through NO MATTER WHAT!! You need to drive my car bro to hurry you on getting yours on which have been sitting in your garage for how long? :P no pressure! Guess we ought to wait until we not sore anymore, dude my neck is still killing me today!