Raybestos pads anyone?
#1
Raybestos pads anyone?
Raybestos rotors seem to be popular and good for the price, so I was wondering about their "Advanced Technology" pads with part # ATD1365M (front) and ATD1366M (rear).
Has anyone tried them on an IS-F?
They are semi-metallic pads and there is some positive feedback on other forums, but the fact that they can be found for $30 (regular price $70-something) makes me wonder if they are any good.
Has anyone tried them on an IS-F?
They are semi-metallic pads and there is some positive feedback on other forums, but the fact that they can be found for $30 (regular price $70-something) makes me wonder if they are any good.
#3
^^Yes agreed...for daily street use its ok, don't use it for the track though...is it $30 each for front and back? try the ones that Sarge recommends and see if that is cheaper. Forgot the name...
#4
^SargeISF recommended Wearever brake pads.
Fronts: http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/web...RPBRCOAMS_____
Rears: http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/web...RPBRCOAMS_____
Sarge's review:
Fronts: http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/web...RPBRCOAMS_____
Rears: http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/web...RPBRCOAMS_____
Sarge's review:
Update 2/16/2012
Got my TPMS switched to the new rims, and changed the brake pads to Wearever ceramic. 0 Brake Dust!!!!
The pads were purchased through Advance Autoparts. They were the same as the Mercedes AMG. I read some good reviews on them through serveral boards, and said what the heck. They were $90 for fronts and back. Ill tell you guys, I have been pounding these, and the grip is incredible, no noise what so ever, and absolutley no brake dust on the rims after a 500 mile trip to Orlando and back. I highly recommend them! You cannot go wrong.
Part No. CNAD 1365 Fronts $51.99
Part No. CNAD 1366 Rear $45.99
Got my TPMS switched to the new rims, and changed the brake pads to Wearever ceramic. 0 Brake Dust!!!!
The pads were purchased through Advance Autoparts. They were the same as the Mercedes AMG. I read some good reviews on them through serveral boards, and said what the heck. They were $90 for fronts and back. Ill tell you guys, I have been pounding these, and the grip is incredible, no noise what so ever, and absolutley no brake dust on the rims after a 500 mile trip to Orlando and back. I highly recommend them! You cannot go wrong.
Part No. CNAD 1365 Fronts $51.99
Part No. CNAD 1366 Rear $45.99
Last edited by VtotheJ; 05-03-12 at 10:41 AM.
#5
I ordered the Wearever pads from Advanced last week. I'm actually sitting in the Starbucks next store to the store.....Just picked them up.
I'm going to pop them in tomorrow if it doesn't start raining again.
I'll let you guys know what I think after some miles on them.
I'll be so happy when I can stop cleaning my wheels so frequently.
I'm going to pop them in tomorrow if it doesn't start raining again.
I'll let you guys know what I think after some miles on them.
I'll be so happy when I can stop cleaning my wheels so frequently.
#6
I finally had the chance to install the Wearever pads last night and I also did a full brake flush with Super Blue. My first impression is on par with other peoples comments. The initial bite is not as grabby which I'm actually happy about. It's much less annoying when in traffic or around town. The pad it's self seems to perform as well as stock after a short break in. I can already say the dust issue is way way way better. If I drove my car for 20 miles and did a little hard braking with the stock pads my wheels would need cleaning. After a break in and then some hard braking with the new pads I have clean wheels.
Finally
Now to get a set of track pads.
Finally
Now to get a set of track pads.
#7
^SargeISF recommended Wearever brake pads.
Fronts: http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/web...RPBRCOAMS_____
Rears: http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/web...RPBRCOAMS_____
Fronts: http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/web...RPBRCOAMS_____
Rears: http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/web...RPBRCOAMS_____
I don't even need pads but damn at this price and less dust I think this is a no brainer
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#8
Brake pad vary GREATLY in quality and performance. The ISF is a heavy performance driven car and should have a pad aligned with it's intended use. For the same reason I would not put on some HR rated Big-O brand touring tire on it either.
I have said this over and over in the ISF forum (911 forum, S2000 forum, etc...) you have to pay to play. Some cars are just more expensive to properly maintain.
Do you really want to compromise your braking system? Do you really want to risk your stopping potential, braking distance, brake fade, heat capacity, material transfer to your rotors?
When I buy pads for a Toyota Tercel I have different standards.
Just food for thought.
#9
I don't truly subscribe to the the notion that "more expensive is better" but personally I would never put a pad like this on my high performance vehicle.
Brake pad vary GREATLY in quality and performance. The ISF is a heavy performance driven car and should have a pad aligned with it's intended use. For the same reason I would not put on some HR rated Big-O brand touring tire on it either.
I have said this over and over in the ISF forum (911 forum, S2000 forum, etc...) you have to pay to play. Some cars are just more expensive to properly maintain.
Do you really want to compromise your braking system? Do you really want to risk your stopping potential, braking distance, brake fade, heat capacity, material transfer to your rotors?
When I buy pads for a Toyota Tercel I have different standards.
Just food for thought.
Brake pad vary GREATLY in quality and performance. The ISF is a heavy performance driven car and should have a pad aligned with it's intended use. For the same reason I would not put on some HR rated Big-O brand touring tire on it either.
I have said this over and over in the ISF forum (911 forum, S2000 forum, etc...) you have to pay to play. Some cars are just more expensive to properly maintain.
Do you really want to compromise your braking system? Do you really want to risk your stopping potential, braking distance, brake fade, heat capacity, material transfer to your rotors?
When I buy pads for a Toyota Tercel I have different standards.
Just food for thought.
The reason for theses pads is not for all out track day performance. I also don't consider them a downgrade. If you look at your aftermarket street pad options everyones reviews say that they don't work as well as stock. Even expense pads like Project Mu. So far I think these pads work as well as stock, maybe even better due to the low dust and less aggressive initial bite.
These just happen to be a low priced street pad that work well. I know that I don't plan on weaving through rush hour traffic to race a civic with these pads. They are for street use and spirited driving within the limits. Do I think they will be a safety issue? Absolutely not, we have giant brakes that garb very well. Even with duralast pads these brakes would outperform most cars.
Maybe it's a little to early for me to review these pads but so far they grab great, don't dust, don't make noise and eliminate the "overbite" on the street. I am happy with them and if that changes I'll be sure to update my post. Then again I'm not the one who discovered them and other guys here have been using them for a while with no issue. Maybe they can give another update.
#10
I just got the wearever pads. Gonna install it tomorrow. I can provide some info also when I try it on some spirited canyon run on how its compared to OEM pads. I was going to buy the project mu pads, but decided to put the money on the KW V3 coils. I dont track my car yet so no big deal. Maybe later on when I get my suspension done and new tire set up. Then I'll get some better pads for the track days. I cant spend to much on my car. Im only allowed 2k a month.
#12
Mine been good so far. I like it better than the OEM pads. Not only less dust its smoother stopping. For 80 it doesnt hurt to try. Thats why I got them. I like it. So looks like I dont need the Project Mu.
#13
I'm seriously thinking about switching to these pads. I only drive my car on weekends and still have to wash my rims weekly to keep them acceptable. Perhaps this is because I'm always in a lot of traffic but I want some pads that at least allow me a week off.