Brake Pad
Brake Pad
17-Feb-2003, 09:20 AM
#4
Well, rotors don't make as much of a diff....I used to have Brembo x-drilled ones, now I have SiR stock ones all around. It's the pads that give you bite...the axxis are just a metal compound and while good for stopping, they are harsh on rotors. So if you have a daily driver, and you expect your rotors to last at least a year, then these are prolly not for you. The EBC Green is some sort of kevlar something or other compound, basicially, exellent stopping but far less harsh on the rotors. And they stop even in the cold. Most brakes like to be warmed up at least a bit. The exact compund in each pad is a mystery to most ppl.... I think they are trade secrets or something. If you upgrade your pads, consider upgrading the fluid too. For cheap, you can use Ford fluid from Canadian Tire, or you can spend a little more and you can use ATP Blue fluid or Motul 600. If you try these ones, you really should get some better lines like Earl's or Goodridge. More friction = more heat, so there are conseqences there. 
17-Feb-2003, 01:28 PM
#5
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If you are using your car as a daily driver then I would not suggest using the EBC greenstuff pads.
The company will claim low noise and dust- Bah I say.
I can attest to the fact that they are very loud and dusty. Don't get me wrong, they did provide for excellent stopping compared to stock pads but they really are not street pads.
My pads lasted a few months at the most, made noice everytime the brakes were applied and my rims still had close to the same amount of dust on them compared to stock pads.
Keep in mind this is just my $0.02 but I truely feel the compound is too hard for street use.
If you value the comforts of your daily driver I would go with a less aggressive pad. It will save you money in the long run and you won't make the same mistake as I did.
My pads were replaced with Raybestos(spelling??) and they seem to be working fine. I'll let you know how they stand up to track conditions in the spring.
The company will claim low noise and dust- Bah I say.
I can attest to the fact that they are very loud and dusty. Don't get me wrong, they did provide for excellent stopping compared to stock pads but they really are not street pads.
My pads lasted a few months at the most, made noice everytime the brakes were applied and my rims still had close to the same amount of dust on them compared to stock pads.
Keep in mind this is just my $0.02 but I truely feel the compound is too hard for street use.
If you value the comforts of your daily driver I would go with a less aggressive pad. It will save you money in the long run and you won't make the same mistake as I did.
My pads were replaced with Raybestos(spelling??) and they seem to be working fine. I'll let you know how they stand up to track conditions in the spring.
17-Feb-2003, 01:37 PM
#7
I heard AEM pads are actually made by EBC, but I don't know how reliable that info is. But as SurferBoy pointed out, it all depends on what you expect out of your pads...I mean, if you want a performace pad, you have to be prepared to live with some extra cleaning of the wheels and more noise. If you are not looking for performance as your #1 concern, then you really SHOULD get OEM pads. At the end of the day, OEM pads are the best street pads out there
18-Feb-2003, 08:25 AM
#9
I paid $200 for a pair of front x-drilled rotors, so it should be the same for you for slotted. Brake pads are universal to calipers, not to cars...so a pad off another car may fit, but generally, you should get the one for your car. The fit is far from perfect, it just has to be a general shape to fit in there. But again, it's not like one pad fits all. Just changing rotors will not cause you to notice a difference from stock.
19-Feb-2003, 12:10 AM
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AEM pads are made by Nissin. It's right on the AEM website. 
I always recommend blank (non drilled or slotted) rotors for everyone. IMO, drilled/slotted rotors will do nothing but eat pads and lighten your wallet for 99% of the people on the road. You will not reach your threshold on the street to warrant getting aftermarket rotors.
I will even go as far as saying that the stock brakes are probably enough for 90% of the people on the road as well. Don't forget, tires are just as important as brakes. So for those of you using crap tires, start there first.
If you want to upgrade the pads since your stockers are worn, I'd recommend the AEM ones if your car never sees the track. They are better than stock and are cheap.
I always recommend blank (non drilled or slotted) rotors for everyone. IMO, drilled/slotted rotors will do nothing but eat pads and lighten your wallet for 99% of the people on the road. You will not reach your threshold on the street to warrant getting aftermarket rotors.
I will even go as far as saying that the stock brakes are probably enough for 90% of the people on the road as well. Don't forget, tires are just as important as brakes. So for those of you using crap tires, start there first.
If you want to upgrade the pads since your stockers are worn, I'd recommend the AEM ones if your car never sees the track. They are better than stock and are cheap.
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