R33 N/a's

[EMZ R33]

Hi guys i know this topic is very simular to the one started by Dyken (no disrespect intended dude) but im just posting to know what pads ppl are using.

Im keen on getting new rotors, and im pretty sure ive got some lined up.......but what brake pads should i get on my series 1 N/A 4 door.

Ive heard the "green pads" are pretty good, but i have seen these on ebay (i know, a reall super safe option for brake pads!!!!) and was wondering if they were any good.

Heading/search for :

Race Spec Brake Pad SKYLINE 200SX 300ZX WRX STI RRP $80

Direct Link:

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Race-Spec-Brake-Pad...ssPageNameZWDVW

QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Well any advice would be great, eg dust, grip, cost, long life/short life etc etc

EMZ

Edited December 17, 2007 by EMZ R33

[EMZ R33]

Hey guys, just got a reply from the seller and this is what he had to say about the pads (as far as pricing goes) for my R33 N/A

Yes, l can help you out. I have a Non Turbo R33 Myself, Great car!

Total is $8(front)+$8(rear)+$23(delivery express)+$11.50(half price for 2nd item)=$50.50 Delivered

or $53.50 to get it all registered.

Cheers

This sounds to good to be true, has anyone else here had dealing with this seller (carmentangsux1) or these pads.

EMZ

[Eug]

to be honest dude, this should be in the suspension section.

the different brands/types of pads aren't going to vary from gts to gtst, and you'll get a wider response.

that aside, whats your intended application?

if you're not racing or doing some hard braking then there's no point in getting race pads. they are rated to higher temperatures and all you're doing is not using them in the correct temp range.

if it's just street, then get some decent bendix, ferodos or rb74s

for the record i use hawk performance hp+ pads. one of the dustiest i've ever used, squeals like a bitch when cold - but never fails to pull me up even from over 170km/hr at QR. wouldn't recommend it for the street.

[EMZ R33]

to be honest dude, this should be in the suspension section.

the different brands/types of pads aren't going to vary from gts to gtst, and you'll get a wider response.

that aside, whats your intended application?

if you're not racing or doing some hard braking then there's no point in getting race pads. they are rated to higher temperatures and all you're doing is not using them in the correct temp range.

if it's just street, then get some decent bendix, ferodos or rb74s

for the record i use hawk performance hp+ pads. one of the dustiest i've ever used, squeals like a bitch when cold - but never fails to pull me up even from over 170km/hr at QR. wouldn't recommend it for the street.

Thanks for the hints, just for street driving at the moment. Like you said, im after a good solid pair of pads that ill be happy with. Eg no squeeling, dust etc etc.

Im wondering what ppl out there on the roads are using and what they are happy with. You cant really stop at the lights and say;

"hhhhmmmmm lots of noise in those pads, best change them at the next set of lights"

Im after people opinions on their current setup (eg brand, dust, noise, bite/stopping ability) thats all

EMZ

[mr33gts4]

i havent directly dealt with this seller before but i can vouch that these pads are excellent in value and have a fairly long life. I've used them for a whole year and theres no visible sign of wear on them and the cars a daily.

Another thing i find good about these is they're really low on dust, less dusty than my Bendix Premiums on the rear. Its a pain in the ass cleaning my white rims when they get dusty!

They also hold up pretty well on the streets, but i certainly will not recommend it for any track work as it'll just overheat(just a guess).

I bought my front pair for $40

If only this seller was there before.

I will certainly be turning back to these pads!

Hope that helps

[Eug]

$40 for the front pair? jesus!!

my fronts cost ~$250

[mr33gts4]

haha, yeh $40.00 a pair, they do retail for $80 each at some Automotive stores.

But then again, these are just everyday pads, if you dont push it and use decent engine braking, you're fine!

Just my 2c.

I cant justify using $250 for a pair of pads just to get around town..

[EMZ R33]

i havent directly dealt with this seller before but i can vouch that these pads are excellent in value and have a fairly long life. I've used them for a whole year and theres no visible sign of wear on them and the cars a daily.

Another thing i find good about these is they're really low on dust, less dusty than my Bendix Premiums on the rear. Its a pain in the ass cleaning my white rims when they get dusty!

They also hold up pretty well on the streets, but i certainly will not recommend it for any track work as it'll just overheat(just a guess).

I bought my front pair for $40

If only this seller was there before.

I will certainly be turning back to these pads!

Hope that helps

Thanks for the comments mr33gtst......ill give them a go and report back to the guys here once i have them on. Total costs including postage.......wait for it.......50 bucks!!!

The seller said, despite the name, that they are for road use only and he strongly recommends against race use.....anyways ill let you know how it all goes.

Ohh and ill be getting new DBA rotos combined with these pads so yeah, thats my all round setup.

EMZ

[Eug]

i'd recommend RDA rotors, DBAs have been known to crack.

however for street use, go with whichever is cheapest

[EMZ R33]

i'd recommend RDA rotors, DBAs have been known to crack.

however for street use, go with whichever is cheapest

My appoligies im gettig RDA slotted rotors.....had to check that one, sorry.

And just a small plug, if anyone requires rotors, rs73 (member) has a deal with RDA and can get them at great prices. R33 non turbo 7691S = $275 delivered

EMZ

[skyla]

for the record i use hawk performance hp+ pads. one of the dustiest i've ever used, squeals like a bitch when cold - but never fails to pull me up even from over 170km/hr at QR. wouldn't recommend it for the street.

I've got Hawk HP+ on our R32 GTS-T, I've found them fine on the street other than the nosie, but I've been a little dissapointed with there performance on the track.

The pads I run on my GTS25 are mintex 1166, I use them both on the road and on the track and found them absolutely fantastic. The only down side is, I have to get pads custom made to suit the standard GTS25 2 pot calipers which is rather expensive

[Eug]

what negatives have you found about the hawks Rach?

are you getting brake fade?

i've found coupled with slotted rotors, they pull me up even after 5 hot laps from over 180km without dramas.

[skyla]

I think part of the problem is that I've heard so many good things about the hawk, that I was expecting more. What we've found is that after a few hot laps they loose there initial bite and the way the pedal feels dramatically changes, we are having to stand on on the pedal alot harder to get the sort of stopping power we want. And the fact that I'm also comparing them to the more expensive mintex pads which work better with a bit of heat.

[Eug]

very wierd. which track is this on?

in my personal experience the braking potential of the HP+ is very very progressive. this is probably a little more suited to my driving style where braking isn't sudden, but more so smooth.

never heard of mintex before.

what brake fluid and rotors are you using?

[dyken]

My appoligies im gettig RDA slotted rotors.....had to check that one, sorry.

And just a small plug, if anyone requires rotors, rs73 (member) has a deal with RDA and can get them at great prices. R33 non turbo 7691S = $275 delivered

EMZ

lol, everyone should of taken advantage of supercheaps autos f*&K up in there catalouge, i got slotted pair fo rotors for $93.50 each

[skyla]

very wierd. which track is this on?

in my personal experience the braking potential of the HP+ is very very progressive. this is probably a little more suited to my driving style where braking isn't sudden, but more so smooth.

never heard of mintex before.

what brake fluid and rotors are you using?

It was on track 1 at taupo http://www.tauporacetrack.co.nz/pdf/track_1.pdf there was a couple of places were there was noticable decline in braking capacity, it happens on areas where you rapidly decrease your speed eg from 180kmh to 80kmh to make the corner.

The car has standard rotors and dot 5.1 brake fluid

Mintex is a fairly well known product here in NZ, here's a link http://www.proven-products.co.uk/mintex_c-tech_pads.htm with a little info about some of the compounds

Edited December 20, 2007 by skyla

[EMZ R33]

Went to the Mintex site (http://www.proven-products.co.uk/mintex_ctech_brakes.htm) awesome looking rotors!!!

Are they avaliable in Australia.....price???

EMZ

[Eug]

mintex does sound promising.