Brake Pad Discussion Thread

[CSG David]

Let's talk about brake pads!

What kind of brake pads have you used?

What's your feedback on them?

Let's hear them!

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Track Brake Pad Discussion Thread

[CSG David]

I'll start first!

Brake Pad Manufacturer: OEM
Compound (F/R): OEM
Tires: 215/45/17 Michelin Primacy OEM

Feedback:
The stock brake system works pretty well from the factory. There is sufficient braking force and modulation available with minimal brake dust and brake squeal. Spirited driving has been met with sufficient capacity to slow down for those corners or come to a stop. Fading begins after consecutive hard uses, but overall, it's pretty good for the street.

[JoeBoxer]

Hoping to try project mu oem/street pads when I upgrade in the spring.

[funbeatsfast]

So, I mangled the retention clips when I replaced my pads. Everything still works, but I get the annoying clack-clack over bumps. Anybody know the part#, or if replacements can be had?
BTW, StopTech street performance pads will lock up 225 star specs when cold. Dunno about sustained track use, but I like them for autox.

[CSG David]

Originally Posted by funbeatsfast

So, I mangled the retention clips when I replaced my pads. Everything still works, but I get the annoying clack-clack over bumps. Anybody know the part#, or if replacements can be had?
BTW, StopTech street performance pads will lock up 225 star specs when cold. Dunno about sustained track use, but I like them for autox.

I'm pretty sure you can order the retention clips from the sales department. There should be a part # associated to it.

StopTech street performance pads are not recommended for the track. Although I have heard several instances that users were happy on track, most grow out of them rather quickly and require upgrade after about 1-2 sessions in the day. Generally, upgraded OE brake pads or street performance brake pads work well for autocross settings where minimal warmup is required with some cool down time in between runs.

Keep them coming!

[ATL BRZ]

Brake Pad Manufacturer: Stoptech
Compound (F/R): Street performance
Tires: 235/35/18 BFG Gforce TA

I ran Stoptech street performance pads for a full track day and really liked them. They didn't fade and I had OEM fluid in the car and I didn't boil it. Granted it was my first time beating on the car at the track and the track wasn't that demanding on brakes. No abnormal wear either. They dusted quite a bit, but nothing excessive.

[DanoFA20]

still on OEM pads rotors and fluid, going to change in the spring for track use. Fluid and pads going to rock stock rotors till they are KO'd. any recommendations on pads for street/track use? ill pay $ for better parts rather than whats good enough and cheap.

[JoeBoxer]

Ferodo ds2500 seems to be a popular choice.

[CSG David]

Originally Posted by DanoFA20

still on OEM pads rotors and fluid, going to change in the spring for track use. Fluid and pads going to rock stock rotors till they are KO'd. any recommendations on pads for street/track use? ill pay $ for better parts rather than whats good enough and cheap.

From my knowledge and experience, a true crossover/hybrid pad can be found in the Carbotech AX6 or a Project Mu HC+800 brake pads. Some others have talked about the Ferodo DS2500 or the Hawk HP+. More importantly, brake fluid will need to be swapped out for sure.

[SubieNate]

I haven't run them in the FR-S, but just before I sold my GF wagon I swapped in Stoptech street performance pads and upgraded to WRX size rotors. The brake feel was great and they were basically silent. For street use, I'd recommend them 100% over the OEM pads as I didn't really feel there was a downside and they're CHEAP.

Probably okay for light track use but I'd limit their on track use to mid level grip tires. Anything super super grippy will likely overheat them.

Nathan

[BRZ NA]

ANYBODY USED Good pads or brake set up for daily and track?

[m.wood0213]

Ive used EBC yellowstuff on my mk3 turbo Supra. its a very heavy car and they work well. good cold bite and great feel. Anyone used these on the FRS?
http://ft86speedfactory.com/ebc-yell...s-brz-583.html

[CSG David]

Originally Posted by BRZ NA

ANYBODY USED Good pads or brake set up for daily and track?

Track brake pads are great daily brake pads for safety purposes. If you did not bed them in properly, or are losing that bed-in transfer layer, the brakes will get fairly audible. Street pads will never be good track brake pads. The moment you get a little faster than your perceived limit, everything changes.

Originally Posted by m.wood0213

Ive used EBC yellowstuff on my mk3 turbo Supra. its a very heavy car and they work well. good cold bite and great feel. Anyone used these on the FRS?
http://ft86speedfactory.com/ebc-yell...s-brz-583.html

I melted EBC Yellow Stuff after a lap on the track while warming up the tires and brake pads while providing driver instruction in a student's 350Z. Personally, I would not run these pads on my own vehicle. Others may have a vastly different experience.

[SubieNate]

I'm not a fan of EBC.