brake pads
16-Jun-2004, 06:29 PM
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brake pads
alright i called cnd tire
they have monroe premium pads, i asked them if they were semi-metallic... but i dont trust them, those guys arent real mechanics... as i use to work at the parts counter myself lol
so what do u think, monroe premium pads for my brembo crossdrilled/slotted rotors?
if not, where should i go n pick up a set of pads
im installing them this sat
they have monroe premium pads, i asked them if they were semi-metallic... but i dont trust them, those guys arent real mechanics... as i use to work at the parts counter myself lol
so what do u think, monroe premium pads for my brembo crossdrilled/slotted rotors?
if not, where should i go n pick up a set of pads
im installing them this sat
17-Jun-2004, 01:14 AM
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Go with PBR. Minimal brake dust. Doesn't matter what pads you use with Brembo cross drilled, unless you have a full brake upgrade. The cross drilled on OEM replacement rotors is mainly for cosmetics. Just to let you know, I too use to use Brembo cross drilled and PBR pads on my Civic before and I swore by that combination for 5 years. Very satisfied with those pads.
17-Jun-2004, 06:53 AM
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ok the pads I have used are as follows... (p[lease note this is just what I have experience with for reference sake)
OEM
Hawk HP+
Williams performance friction solo 2 pad...
after trying the williams performance friction solo 2 pad I can honestly say there is no other company I will ever deal with for brake pads they are truly the best
OEM
Hawk HP+
Williams performance friction solo 2 pad...
after trying the williams performance friction solo 2 pad I can honestly say there is no other company I will ever deal with for brake pads they are truly the best
17-Jun-2004, 01:18 PM
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Originally posted by dingus88
^^do they eat rotors, do they need heat to bite, do they dust..??? never heard of them but this is good to know..are they expensive..?
^^do they eat rotors, do they need heat to bite, do they dust..??? never heard of them but this is good to know..are they expensive..?
the solo 2 pads do not need to be heated to work. the solo 1 pads (F1.10) do need heat...
dust... well no more so then the hawk HP+ pads (if you've tried those)
and rotors... still good... but I haven't finished my first set of pads yet... once they are done I'll check the rotors....
for more info visit thier site:
http://www.wpfri.com/
as for a comparasion between WPFRI and PBR... I haven't tried the PBR so I can't comment on them
the pads from williams performance are the WPFS2 pads
17-Jun-2004, 05:21 PM
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Originally posted by toyman29
okay where would i get:
PBR?
or
williams perf.?
how do they cost approx?
okay where would i get:
PBR?
or
williams perf.?
how do they cost approx?
Not sure about the williams Perf pads. Never heard of them.
As for the Hawk pads, I've heard good things about them, but for the money you pay, I don't think it's worth it unless you take it to the track a lot. But if that's the case, you should be upgrading to a big brake kit.
The best brake pads for the street would be PBR's. But that's just my opinion. I was gonna use them on my A4, but they didn't have any at that time so now I'm using Pagids. Pretty good as well, but I've noticed the PBR's have less dust than the Pagids.
17-Jun-2004, 11:07 PM
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Originally posted by Import Racer
Don't remember the exact cost of the PBR's, but they're about $65 - $75 for the fronts. You can get them at a place called Elite Auto in Scarborough. The're on the west side of Midland between Finch and McNicoll. 416-291-3953. Ask for Raymond. Very nice guy to deal with.
Not sure about the williams Perf pads. Never heard of them.
As for the Hawk pads, I've heard good things about them, but for the money you pay, I don't think it's worth it unless you take it to the track a lot. But if that's the case, you should be upgrading to a big brake kit.
The best brake pads for the street would be PBR's. But that's just my opinion. I was gonna use them on my A4, but they didn't have any at that time so now I'm using Pagids. Pretty good as well, but I've noticed the PBR's have less dust than the Pagids.
Don't remember the exact cost of the PBR's, but they're about $65 - $75 for the fronts. You can get them at a place called Elite Auto in Scarborough. The're on the west side of Midland between Finch and McNicoll. 416-291-3953. Ask for Raymond. Very nice guy to deal with.
Not sure about the williams Perf pads. Never heard of them.
As for the Hawk pads, I've heard good things about them, but for the money you pay, I don't think it's worth it unless you take it to the track a lot. But if that's the case, you should be upgrading to a big brake kit.
The best brake pads for the street would be PBR's. But that's just my opinion. I was gonna use them on my A4, but they didn't have any at that time so now I'm using Pagids. Pretty good as well, but I've noticed the PBR's have less dust than the Pagids.
Where you been?
How tim's beast?
18-Jun-2004, 03:02 PM
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just picked up a set of PBR pads for a whopping $89
77+tax
anyways, i know thats pricey but too much trouble calling around and asking for quotes,
anyways i have an appointment tmr for my brakes so i wanted to get pads asap
now i have to go return the cnd tire brand "certified" premium semi metallic pads
77+tax
anyways, i know thats pricey but too much trouble calling around and asking for quotes,
anyways i have an appointment tmr for my brakes so i wanted to get pads asap
now i have to go return the cnd tire brand "certified" premium semi metallic pads
