What's everyone doing on stock brakes, for pads?

[CounterSpace Garage]

There is a sticky on track pads used for this car and the user's experiences:

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23680

Track pads can be noisy if not bedded in properly. After bedding the pads, they are relatively quiet and great for street driving. That bed-in layer will get scraped off eventually and re-bedding is required.

[FT-86 SpeedFactory]

Originally Posted by Calum

I'll be honestly, I'm not pay that much for pads for my use. For the kind of lapping you're describing, sure. But come on man, 240 at set plus shipping.

Just letting people know what we are running and answering the OP's question

From the driver's seat, I will say they are worth every penny.

Cheers!:happy0180:
-Yo

[CSG Mike]

Originally Posted by Calum

Thanks for the replies guys... But (I know, I hate hearing that word when someone has asked for my opinion)... How are those pads on the street? My car will very rarely see track use so street use (NVH, dust, rotor wear) are more of a concern. I'm mainly looking for something with better bite, and slightly higher temperature range then stock. Honestly I didn't even know all of these pad existed.

Sounds like you may best be served by learning how to change pads, and using true race pads for the track.

If you can turn a wrench, and use a torque wrench, you can do it yourself at the track. You'll need a 14mm for the brake caliper bolt, and 19mm for the wheel lug nuts.

[Calum]

Originally Posted by FT-86 SpeedFactory

Just letting people know what we are running and answering the OP's question

From the driver's seat, I will say they are worth every penny.

Cheers!:happy0180:
-Yo

Cool, sorry I misunderstood.

Originally Posted by CSG Mike

Sounds like you may best be served by learning how to change pads, and using true race pads for the track.

If you can turn a wrench, and use a torque wrench, you can do it yourself at the track. You'll need a 14mm for the brake caliper bolt, and 19mm for the wheel lug nuts.

Wrenching isn't an issue. I've even calibrated my compression test, fuel pressure test, and tire pressure gauges on a dead weight tester. I'm due to have my torque wrenches calibrated though...

I'm looking for the better bite and temperature range for the street.

[Calum]

Originally Posted by CounterSpace Garage

There is a sticky on track pads used for this car and the user's experiences:

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23680

Track pads can be noisy if not bedded in properly. After bedding the pads, they are relatively quiet and great for street driving. That bed-in layer will get scraped off eventually and re-bedding is required.

Thanks. I have read that, I just feel lost in the sea of options.

[CSG Mike]

Originally Posted by Calum

Cool, sorry I misunderstood.



Wrenching isn't an issue. I've even calibrated my compression test, fuel pressure test, and tire pressure gauges on a dead weight tester. I'm due to have my torque wrenches calibrated though...

I'm looking for the better bite and temperature range for the street.

Race pads, for the street. I'm absolutely serious. I do it myself. Properly bedded (not easy), the noise will permanently disappear.

Tons of brake dust through....

[Calum]

Originally Posted by CSG Mike

Race pads, for the street. I'm absolutely serious. I do it myself. Properly bedded (not easy), the noise will permanently disappear.

Tons of brake dust through....

ok, I'll give it a try.

[troek]

Originally Posted by Xdragonxb0i

Who makes the TRD pads? Also upgrading the pads. Would it make it cause squeak?

the trd pads have zero noise. they are a cool color blue that looks sporty in your calipers too . i would assume toyota makes them? but im not sure...

[Uatu13]

Here's the 2013 TRD catalog, but I don't see brake pads listed for the FR-S...

http://www.toyotaracing.com/trd/cata...g_lowres_R.pdf

[OrbitalEllipses]

Originally Posted by Uatu13

Here's the 2013 TRD catalog, but I don't see brake pads listed for the FR-S...

http://www.toyotaracing.com/trd/cata...g_lowres_R.pdf

TRD Japan has pads for the GT86.

[OrbitalEllipses]

Originally Posted by CSG Mike

Tons of brake dust through....

[troek]

oh bummer trd usdm dosnt make them. i just put them through the ringer last night up in the mountains and was very impressed. brakes were super hot and had zero fade. slight loss in initial responsiveness but thats probably the stock brake lines and oem fluid. Im gona run them on Tsukuba in july as well.

[wparsons]

Just ordered my new pads, Ferodo ds2500's at both ends. I was considering the project U HC 800's, but they're almost twice as much and the small increase in heat range wasn't worth it to me. Also picking up a MC brace, braided lines and new fluid for good measure.

[ATL BRZ]

Originally Posted by wparsons

Just ordered my new pads, Ferodo ds2500's at both ends. I was considering the project U HC 800's, but they're almost twice as much and the small increase in heat range wasn't worth it to me. Also picking up a MC brace, braided lines and new fluid for good measure.

Last I checked the Project Mu HC+800's (from @eauto) are cheaper at $220 a set than the Ferodos at $300 a set.