Which new pads to Get
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Which new pads to Get
I've already searched and read over 30 threads regarding brake pads.
I use to have EBC GrenStuff pads but they made a squeeking noise when I braked so after they wore out I got AEM Nissin Pads. It feels that the AEM have better braking power. They also make no noise when I brake.
The question I have is:
Which pads should I get next(price shipped by calling www.importrp.com):
I only care about breaking performance. Also, My brakes will never get to 1000'F so I'm only looking for initial bitting power. I'm not looking for a pad that will perform better on the track then other pads. I dont want to have to heat up my pads so they perform well.
I dont think anyone has tried all of them so if you have tried more then one, post which ones you've tried and which performance wise is better.
I dont care about brake dust. I'll clean my tires every day if I have to so I can get an awesome performing brake pad.
I already have brembo blank rotors and will be getting new tires soon. Most likely will be getting $78 BFGoodrich Traction T/A V 215/55/15 mounted on stock steel 15x6 EX wheels.
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Oren
I use to have EBC GrenStuff pads but they made a squeeking noise when I braked so after they wore out I got AEM Nissin Pads. It feels that the AEM have better braking power. They also make no noise when I brake.
The question I have is:
Which pads should I get next(price shipped by calling www.importrp.com):
- Hawk HPS ($63.61)
- AEM Nissin ($57.61)
- Axxis Ultimates ($55.61)
I only care about breaking performance. Also, My brakes will never get to 1000'F so I'm only looking for initial bitting power. I'm not looking for a pad that will perform better on the track then other pads. I dont want to have to heat up my pads so they perform well.
I dont think anyone has tried all of them so if you have tried more then one, post which ones you've tried and which performance wise is better.
I dont care about brake dust. I'll clean my tires every day if I have to so I can get an awesome performing brake pad.
I already have brembo blank rotors and will be getting new tires soon. Most likely will be getting $78 BFGoodrich Traction T/A V 215/55/15 mounted on stock steel 15x6 EX wheels.
Thanks,
Oren
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Originally Posted by gearbox
Just get the stock pads. They'll last longer. But if you must go aftermarket, the AEMs are close to what you're looking for.
I just dont want the tire to queel (like it did with the EBC Green Stuff Pads).
The stock pads are no comparison to the AEM nissin pads I have now. I would rather stay with the AEM Nissin pads then go back to stock. Just looking for other alternatives that might be better then the AEM Nissin.
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Oren
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Originally Posted by Doctor
oh great I just got EBC .....can you fit 215/55? Wont the speedo be way off?
You'll see that 215/55 will fit on a rim with a width of 6" - 7.5 ".
Also, this size tire will only throw your tachometer off by .64%.
So at 100mph you'll be traveling 99.36 mph.
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Rep Power: 307 Yea I just checked the tire calc and was suprised that 215/55 is closer to stock than 205/55. I havent heard or seen ayone use that on stock wheels. How would it look? Wouldnt it bulge out?
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Originally Posted by Doctor
Yea I just checked the tire calc and was suprised that 215/55 is closer to stock than 205/55. I havent heard or seen ayone use that on stock wheels. How would it look? Wouldnt it bulge out?
Tirerack says it will fit but I have a feeling that it will bulge out. I searched through member rides and couldnt find any that run 215 on a 6" wide tire. I saw some that run it on 6.5" though.
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Yeah. I hate my EBCs. I'm definately looking to get something that grabs, but doesn't give me hell with vibrations and brake dust.
I've been hearing real good things about the Hawk HPS and AEM/Nissin. I'm having a hard time of deciding on which way to go.
I've been hearing real good things about the Hawk HPS and AEM/Nissin. I'm having a hard time of deciding on which way to go.
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