Brakes

Dillyumpshous · 08-28-2006, 12:13 AM

i hear this sound when i step on the brakes. i think its time to change my brake pads. what are some good ones out there?

PHOENIX · 08-28-2006, 12:17 AM

I prefer the Axxis metal masters, one of my favorites and reasonably priced.

TomsMR2 · 08-28-2006, 01:04 AM

brakes

i think the ultimates are just an all over better pad than the metal masters. could also go porterfields, or EBC pads. the axxis ultimates/metal masters are kinda low end performance pads.. then again theres always the oem pads, which are fantastic and quiet.

if you needed new pads, you'd hear a sound until you stepped on the brakes. that'd be the wear-indicator.. you're just hearing standard brake noise. if you want to upgrade, sure go ahead, a good set of pads is always good, but you probably dont *need* pads just because you're hearing noise.

Mekkahfire · 08-28-2006, 01:05 AM

I <3 EBC Green stuff. SHARP initial bite, and minimum brake fade.

TomsMR2 · 08-28-2006, 03:20 AM

on the track i found a strong initial bite to result in braking thats hard to regulate.. its great on the street though.

Mekkahfire · 08-28-2006, 11:01 AM

I LOVE sharp initial bite on the track. It allows me to really push the corner to its limit, mantaining my speed until the last possible second, slamming on the brakes, releasing, diving into the apex, trailing out. Thats my style of breaking so it works great for me.

canadienbeast · 08-28-2006, 11:22 AM

I personally use Porterfields, and I love them. They dust more than the stock pads, but their stopping ability is awsome.

Charles

imweip · 08-28-2006, 12:08 PM

If you're concerned about dust, get Axxis Organics, they brake decent. Better than whatever was on my car before, but they produce almost no dust. I drove 200 miles (city mostly), and ran my finger across the wheel... no dust on my finger. I couldn't believe it.

osoRiceMR2 · 08-28-2006, 03:00 PM

Porterfields

Raptor13x · 08-29-2006, 12:23 AM

And hearing sound when you hit the brakes doesn't necessarily mean they are bad. What sort of sound are you hearing? If it's grinding, then yes, your pads are dead(and so are your rotors, probably). Pull your wheels off and check all your brakes out.

Dillyumpshous · 08-29-2006, 12:51 AM

yes its grinding.... not alot. mostly likely it happends when i slow down to a stop light. i try to avoid the sound by down shifting and gently useing the breaks. i just want that noise to go away.

i just want something that is really good. i heard of project mu.... is that any good?

08-28-2006, 12:13 AM	#1 (permalink)
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08-28-2006, 12:17 AM	#2 (permalink)
PHOENIX Beams Owners Group Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Japan --> U.S. Posts: 7,337 Thanks: 74 Thanked 221 Times in 166 Posts Blog Entries: 1 My Google Map iTrader Rating: (41/100% )	I prefer the Axxis metal masters, one of my favorites and reasonably priced.

08-28-2006, 01:04 AM	#3 (permalink)
TomsMR2 Formerly Tom Brokaw Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bay Area Posts: 2,138 Thanks: 8 Thanked 165 Times in 138 Posts Blog Entries: 1 iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	brakes i think the ultimates are just an all over better pad than the metal masters. could also go porterfields, or EBC pads. the axxis ultimates/metal masters are kinda low end performance pads.. then again theres always the oem pads, which are fantastic and quiet. if you needed new pads, you'd hear a sound until you stepped on the brakes. that'd be the wear-indicator.. you're just hearing standard brake noise. if you want to upgrade, sure go ahead, a good set of pads is always good, but you probably dont need pads just because you're hearing noise.

08-28-2006, 01:05 AM	#4 (permalink)
Mekkahfire Gone But Not Forgotten Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Westerville OH Posts: 1,359 Thanks: 9 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts iTrader Rating: (2/75% )	I <3 EBC Green stuff. SHARP initial bite, and minimum brake fade.

08-28-2006, 03:20 AM	#5 (permalink)
TomsMR2 Formerly Tom Brokaw Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bay Area Posts: 2,138 Thanks: 8 Thanked 165 Times in 138 Posts Blog Entries: 1 iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	on the track i found a strong initial bite to result in braking thats hard to regulate.. its great on the street though.

08-28-2006, 11:01 AM	#6 (permalink)
Mekkahfire Gone But Not Forgotten Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Westerville OH Posts: 1,359 Thanks: 9 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts iTrader Rating: (2/75% )	I LOVE sharp initial bite on the track. It allows me to really push the corner to its limit, mantaining my speed until the last possible second, slamming on the brakes, releasing, diving into the apex, trailing out. Thats my style of breaking so it works great for me.

08-28-2006, 11:22 AM	#7 (permalink)
canadienbeast No Skills Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 16 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	I personally use Porterfields, and I love them. They dust more than the stock pads, but their stopping ability is awsome. Charles

08-28-2006, 12:08 PM	#8 (permalink)
imweip Devil's Advocate for Hire Join Date: May 2006 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 796 Thanks: 5 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	If you're concerned about dust, get Axxis Organics, they brake decent. Better than whatever was on my car before, but they produce almost no dust. I drove 200 miles (city mostly), and ran my finger across the wheel... no dust on my finger. I couldn't believe it.

08-28-2006, 03:00 PM	#9 (permalink)
osoRiceMR2 N/A foe Now. Join Date: May 2006 Location: Potomac Falls, VA Posts: 133 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Porterfields

08-29-2006, 12:23 AM	#10 (permalink)
Raptor13x Show me your genitals Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: 50 miles east of Hell, 2 hours from Climax Posts: 3,590 Thanks: 6 Thanked 35 Times in 30 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	And hearing sound when you hit the brakes doesn't necessarily mean they are bad. What sort of sound are you hearing? If it's grinding, then yes, your pads are dead(and so are your rotors, probably). Pull your wheels off and check all your brakes out.

08-29-2006, 12:51 AM	#11 (permalink)
Dillyumpshous ALL MOTOR Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 139 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	yes its grinding.... not alot. mostly likely it happends when i slow down to a stop light. i try to avoid the sound by down shifting and gently useing the breaks. i just want that noise to go away. i just want something that is really good. i heard of project mu.... is that any good?