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12-03-11, 02:29 PM
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Brake pads
Turbo and 4 piston guys. What front pads are you running, how much were they, and where did you get them. Also would like a short review. Not looking for oem cheapest they have at napa pads, I'm talking ceramic or other performance oriented pads. I'm in the market.
12-03-11, 10:07 PM
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Anyway, I have used quite a few pads on the street, including the original pads, Axxis Metal Master (now called XBG), and a couple sets of ceramic, and I didn't really notice much difference. For street and autocross, Hawk HPS is pretty good. If you are serious about autocross then go with Hawk HP+, but keep in mind that they will eat the rotors faster, and will have more dusting and squealing.
If you need brake rotors then I recommend the plain Brembo replacement rotors (usually Tire Rack has the best deal), and for brake fluid I recommend Castrol GT LMA, or ATE Super Blue or Typ 200.
Anyway, I have used quite a few pads on the street, including the original pads, Axxis Metal Master (now called XBG), and a couple sets of ceramic, and I didn't really notice much difference. For street and autocross, Hawk HPS is pretty good. If you are serious about autocross then go with Hawk HP+, but keep in mind that they will eat the rotors faster, and will have more dusting and squealing.
If you need brake rotors then I recommend the plain Brembo replacement rotors (usually Tire Rack has the best deal), and for brake fluid I recommend Castrol GT LMA, or ATE Super Blue or Typ 200.
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12-03-11, 10:20 PM
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Oh gues I should mention that lol mostly street use as its my daily. But occasionally I have some fun down my backroads, and do some amateur autocross in empty parking lots (with permission). Current brake setup; steel braided lines, slotted rotors, ceramic pads. Obviously my pads are shot. I can't remember what brand they were though. I drive and break really aggressively when I'm having fun. I live in the country on backroads so that's about everyday on my way to work.
12-03-11, 10:23 PM
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I've been trying different pads on my S5 TurboVert running 300+ whp. Common sense, you need to up the stop to compensate for the extra go.
First time around I ran the Carbonex Yellow Stuff pads. I really really REALLY liked the improved stopping,
but they dusted like crazy.
I replaced them and am currently running HPS's. About the same stopping as the Carbonex, less dust, but they squeek worst than a semi truck. Really irritating.
All that said, THE most important performance mod you can do to your 7 is improve your braking.
I'd be interested in stopping alternatives as well besides these. Does anyone have experience with the GranSport GS6 Carbon Ceramic pads? http://www.tirerack.com/brakes/brake...74x012-brakes&
First time around I ran the Carbonex Yellow Stuff pads. I really really REALLY liked the improved stopping,
but they dusted like crazy.I replaced them and am currently running HPS's. About the same stopping as the Carbonex, less dust, but they squeek worst than a semi truck. Really irritating.
All that said, THE most important performance mod you can do to your 7 is improve your braking.
I'd be interested in stopping alternatives as well besides these. Does anyone have experience with the GranSport GS6 Carbon Ceramic pads? http://www.tirerack.com/brakes/brake...74x012-brakes&
12-04-11, 08:04 AM
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Needs MOAR high temp grease on the back of the pads.
I run HP+ on my autocross/ rarely driven GTUs. I love them. They do dust like hell, but with enough brake grease they don't squeek.
They also lock shitty tires up VERY fast.
12-04-11, 10:20 AM
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I run Hawk HPS as well. For street use you don't need a more aggressive pad. More race oriented pads will want to operate at a much higher temperature, so you'll probably sacrifice braking as compared to a more street pad. Not to mention the noise and dust. Personally I've not noticed a dust issue with the Hawks but I have black wheels. They squeak a little once they have warmed up, which I kind of like. 
