Brake Pads Users Ratings Guide

[Duncan]

ok...lets let the lucas pads debate go...this thread is about all brake pads not just one brand. I think any reader is clear that there has been some disagreement about these pads

[MP_R33]

Hey guys im lookin for some pads for the front brakes, im running stock gear at the moment!

The pads MUST come with shims and also i will only be using the car on the street no track use whatsoever!

What do you guys reccomend ?

[Duncan]

I recommend not trying to find pads that come with shims - I've never seen any that do

bendix ultimate for street use. they are cheap and perform well. but they suck for dust so I hope you have dark rims

[Scooby]

I've used Lucas, Ferodo DS2500, Ferodo Premium and Project Mu NS while trying to find good street pads for an R32 GTR. In particular I was looking for good initial bite and overall feel. Ferodo Premium was awful, Lucas better but still didn't like them much, and while I liked the Ferodo 2500 because I knew they woud stop when I stood on the pedal, they lacked the initial bite I was looking for. The Projec Mu was my pick, great initial bite and sensitivity, and good feel. Price was a pleasant surprise too but can't remember exactly how much from Racer Industries in Qld. Can't comment on dust yet but hey, if a GT3/Lambo /F430 looks good with blackened front rims so does my car...

Cheers

Edited October 9, 2008 by Scooby

[MP_R33]

I recommend not trying to find pads that come with shims - I've never seen any that do

bendix ultimate for street use. they are cheap and perform well. but they suck for dust so I hope you have dark rims

I need the shims because my car doesn't have any anti squeal shims and squeals every time i get on the brakes REALLY BAD

[Duncan]

I understand mate....but I've never seen a pad come with shims. 99% you will need to find a set at a wrecker or more likely make them up yourself.

[skyguy61]

Hey guys,

Just saw this topic after i put up my Bendix STR pads up for sale as i wont be hitting the track any time soon, I used them only for the track (wakefield,eastern creek) at almost $500 for front and rears i thought using them for the street was overkill, I can say that they were awesome and didnt fade at all and i didnt drive easy on them i did a 1.15 at wakefield first time there with 191kws at the rears, the pedel feel was good and the bite was very predictable. I use Lucas pads for the street and i find them very good but i would not consider using them on the track in a skyline...however for a lighter vehicle like a wrx or evo they probably would be okay.cheers

[ray32]

I'm looking at getting the RDA rotors in the group buy for my 32 gtst and wanted to get new pads while I'm at it.

The EBC pads with the group buy are a bit more pricey than what I was expecting (however the rotors are priced awesomely!)

My car is mainly for street use/daily, probably won't see a track. It does once in a blue moon gets pushed a bit on twisties but that's not often.

So with that in mind I'm thinking the Lucas pads are great bang for buck pads, what do you guys think?

[gslrallysport]

My car is mainly for street use/daily, probably won't see a track. It does once in a blue moon gets pushed a bit on twisties but that's not often.

So with that in mind I'm thinking the Lucas pads are great bang for buck pads, what do you guys think?

Yep, either Lucas or QFM HPX. Very similar pad, biggest difference would be the HPX is a low dust pad, where as the Lucas can get quite dusty. Either pad, with slotted rotors, and MORE IMPORTANTLY good fluid, will do the job. We ran Lucas in the rally car and road car for years and they were (still are) an excellent pad, but have switched to the HPX in my road car as they're probably a better all round pad without losing any of the performance of the Lucas, and at a similar price if you get the rears half price.

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/No...in-t241385.html

[ray32]

jetpilot ygpm

[Interloper]

Has anyone tried the Project Mu NS pads?

Supposedly rated to 400 degrees, there's a guy on ns.com selling fronts for $165 and should be less dusty than ultimates... Can anyone say if they're any better than Ultimates? or the Bendix "street road track" pads?

link: http://www.nissansilvia.com/forums/index.p...howtopic=300808

I run them in my other sports car, seem ok. no dust and seem to grip up when cold.

I ended up getting the NS pads for my S15 but only for the front (rears are still stock). I can say that they're much better than stock as far as fade goes. The stock ones would go off after a few hard brake applications on a downhill run eg Mt Hotham. These remained constant and only got a little squealy and smelly towards the end. They've got more initial bite on the street and don't squeal in normal driving, but they do put out a bit of dust - no where near as much as Bendix Ultimates but i wouldn't call them dust free.

Does anyone know how they would compare to the QFM HPX pads or A1RM? The prices on the QFM are much better for starters...

[khunjeng]

I ended up getting the NS pads for my S15 but only for the front (rears are still stock). I can say that they're much better than stock as far as fade goes. The stock ones would go off after a few hard brake applications on a downhill run eg Mt Hotham. These remained constant and only got a little squealy and smelly towards the end. They've got more initial bite on the street and don't squeal in normal driving, but they do put out a bit of dust - no where near as much as Bendix Ultimates but i wouldn't call them dust free.

Does anyone know how they would compare to the QFM HPX pads or A1RM? The prices on the QFM are much better for starters...

Nice work. Thats exactly what I have found. I'm running this model in my FTO and they seem great overall.

I have been running the B-SPECs in my R33 on the track a bit with good results also.

[mystery_kid]

anyone else got any reviews of the project mu b-specs? i'm about to put then on the front of my 32 with new solid rotors

[khunjeng]

anyone else got any reviews of the project mu b-specs? i'm about to put then on the front of my 32 with new solid rotors

if ur about to put them in then review them yourself....

[Interloper]

Nice work. Thats exactly what I have found. I'm running this model in my FTO and they seem great overall.

I have been running the B-SPECs in my R33 on the track a bit with good results also.

have you used the B-specs much on the street? are they squeaky at all? i'm guessing the dust still can't be as bad as the Ultimates...?

i'm considering putting them on my 32 which will see mostly street use/touge driving.

oh, and are you using the B-specs on the rears too?

[code blue]

My front Qfm's lasted 4 track days and nearly 12 months of daily duties. I went with same pad again.

The new pads (K750) were dead after only 2.5 track days not a daily anymore either.

[zZzDanzZz]

what do you guys think of the EBC red stuff brake pads? hasnt been much discussion on them in here and i can get them with my RDA rotors when i do an R33 brake upgrade on my R31

[brett_32i]

i just purchased qfm pads from brakes plus.

not sure if they are the hpx, brakes plus call them premium plus. $130

they go in tonight so we will see if they are as good as they say.

they reckon they are good for about 10 hot laps, excellent rotor wear, and bugger all dust.

[gslrallysport]

i just purchased qfm pads from brakes plus.

not sure if they are the hpx, brakes plus call them premium plus. $130

How much?!?!?! For $130, I'd seriously hope they're something similar to the A1RM, not the HPX, but judging by this:

http://www.brakesplus.com.au/index.php?id=59

I'd definitely say they're a HPX pad in a different box...

[Duncan]

Somehow I've missed this thread for a while....

Anyway, just wanted to add that I've been using the Hawk HT60 pads in the race car and they have been excellent (really sorted out the confidence issue I had with the old pads). In production cars we have to run standard brakes (brembos) and these pads have been so good the brakes are almost acceptable. They used to be "oh shit I'm going to die" after 5 laps so this is a very good thing.

I am about to buy my second set because we are allowed to run larger calipers as long as they stil have 4 pistons.

And the old pads are for sale, if anyone wants to get the best out of the factory brembos these are an excellent choice. Race only use they do not work from cold.