lswift

sup guys, i just got a set of brembo blanks for my EK off importreplacementparts.com and i was wondering, i got a set of PBR axxiss Ultimate (ceramic/kevlar) pads, are these gonna eat my rotors to hell fast? this is my daily driver and i drive in alot of traffic (car does get pushed hard when i can). should i go with oem?

Odiedogcx

call up IRP and ask.

D21X

i think u should be fine. good combo tho!!! i plan to go that route too!

97civicdx

I heard that they are easy on rotors but are a bit dusty. I went Brembo blanks from them and Axxis Metalmasters instead to keep the brake dust low.

deeksmooth

i have that exact setup on my EK w/ CTR 5lug. they're REALLY dusty, kinda squeaky/squealy.. but perform great. i haven't noticed excessive wear on my rotors though.

definately a great setup for good breaking power, and recommended by me (if that means anything to anyone ).

97dxnut

I have blanks and ultimates on my car and for about 4 weeks i wasn't that impressed, i didn't feel any braking improvement. Then at the beginning of october, it was like a switch all of a sudden they gripped spectacularly. Exactly whst i hoped for. Within the last 2 days though i've developed a loud squeek whenever i brake. Annoying and embaressing as hell. But it still grips.

97civicdx

Ceramic pads are not recommended for track use either.

SOHC4life 96

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I THINK, and I emphisize the word think, because I don't know how you drive, you didn't wear them in properly. For the first 200 miles after new rotors are installed, you aren't supposed to brake hard at all. I will warp the rotors and cause a squeaking/squealing.

97dxnut

I was very careful about breaking them in. I was aware that braking hard can warp the rotors. I was at my fathers place when i installed them, then drove about 180 miles home, so they did have sufficient break in time. I also put anti squeel on the dimples between the backs of the pads and the shims, and also on the retainers.

SOHC4life 96

Well then I have no clue why your brakes squeak. That sucks though, I hope you figure it out. My stock brakes are beginning to develop a slight squeak.

lswift

thanks for all the info though guys, i was kinda hoping they wouldnt dust that much all over my Si's but winter comin up & the Si's comin off so GET THEM STEELIES DIRTY. lol im jus happy they perform good. thanx

Xxcivic99xX

i just bought the same set up onImportrp.com. I hope they perform well and last for a while