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time for new brake pads!
#16
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Brake pads wear, you are correct sir.
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Zippy if you're running Axxis Metal Master Pads that's the main reason your braking improved. Just like GSteg said.
Due to the composition of those pads you are also wearing down your rotors at an accelerated rate.
I used to use those pads extensively on drag and track-built AWD Turbo DSMs.
DaveC
Due to the composition of those pads you are also wearing down your rotors at an accelerated rate.
I used to use those pads extensively on drag and track-built AWD Turbo DSMs.
DaveC
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With the Rotora rotors I personally recommend Axxis pads although that's not a choice you listed. I ended up going through a none CL vendor for the materials, www.street-power.com, but I'm sure if you bring up the price listed on the site Carson or Sewell can match it (including shipping).
#21
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Zippy if you're running Axxis Metal Master Pads that's the main reason your braking improved. Just like GSteg said.
Due to the composition of those pads you are also wearing down your rotors at an accelerated rate.
I used to use those pads extensively on drag and track-built AWD Turbo DSMs.
DaveC
Due to the composition of those pads you are also wearing down your rotors at an accelerated rate.
I used to use those pads extensively on drag and track-built AWD Turbo DSMs.
DaveC
Special Kevlar® and Ceramic Strengthened Formulation
http://www.street-power.com/rolegs3040434.html
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These aren't metal pads, they are:
Special Kevlar® and Ceramic Strengthened Formulation
http://www.street-power.com/rolegs3040434.html
Special Kevlar® and Ceramic Strengthened Formulation
http://www.street-power.com/rolegs3040434.html
Hey Zipppy,
So you are running Ultimates. Do you get any noise from them and alot of dust? Give us some more info on how the pads are working for you. I've thought about these pads when my akebonos need to be replaced. I'm also considering the ebc redstuff pads. thanks!
Scott
#24
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Hey Zipppy,
So you are running Ultimates. Do you get any noise from them and alot of dust? Give us some more info on how the pads are working for you. I've thought about these pads when my akebonos need to be replaced. I'm also considering the ebc redstuff pads. thanks!
Scott
So you are running Ultimates. Do you get any noise from them and alot of dust? Give us some more info on how the pads are working for you. I've thought about these pads when my akebonos need to be replaced. I'm also considering the ebc redstuff pads. thanks!
Scott
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Why would slotted rotors make noise during turns? Did you get ones that are too big for the car? A rotors a rotor - just some have slots in them. I'm confused! Fill us in ....
#26
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From what I can figure, the brake pads are in a neutral position when driving straight down the road. When I turn hard the pads shift slightly due to the g's pulling them from their neutral position causing them to click against the slotted rotors. I don't think the install was bad or that the rotors are the wrong size, I simply thing it's the nature of slotted and/or drilled rotors.
#27
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I just did the brakes on mine. I got new oem front rotors, all 4 oem pads, fitting and shim kits. I also flushed the system and used ate blue fluid. feels good to me. ![Dunno](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/13879dunno.gif)
I've always been happy with oem brake power. I don't heat the crap out of them either though.
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I've always been happy with oem brake power. I don't heat the crap out of them either though.