what type brake pads?
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what type brake pads?
hi i just recently bought a 2001 s2000 and it needs a rear brake job pretty bad. i was shopping around for brake pads and was wondering what type to get? like which ones are similar to stock? the semi-metallic ones? organic? ceramic? i'm confused on which one to buy? ok thanks for the help! 
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Re: what type brake pads? (Project_ED8)
if you're confused, just go with oem.. they do a great job... i wouldn't uprade to anything other then oem unless you're getting a big brake kit or different calipers or if you're tracking the car...
ps... do not put racing pads on your daily driver S.. for racing pads are made to work with higher temperatures which your daily driver S will never reach on the street... .
ps... do not put racing pads on your daily driver S.. for racing pads are made to work with higher temperatures which your daily driver S will never reach on the street... .
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Re: what type brake pads? (Nishant)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Nishant »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">daily driving...stick with oem
some track use...call Andy at cobaltfriction.com and he will take care of you</TD></TR></TABLE>
some track use...call Andy at cobaltfriction.com and he will take care of you</TD></TR></TABLE>
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Re: what type brake pads? (BOOSTEDS2K)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by BOOSTEDS2K »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">EBC Green Pads</TD></TR></TABLE>
With those being mentioned, let me add that I used Red Stuff pads on my old Integra and I think they are highly under-rated. I think they fair just as well as the Cobalt GT-Sport pads.
With those being mentioned, let me add that I used Red Stuff pads on my old Integra and I think they are highly under-rated. I think they fair just as well as the Cobalt GT-Sport pads.
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Re: what type brake pads? (Project_ED8)
I have a related question, I just picked up a 2005 S2k, and the thing puts out MAD BRAKE DUST YO. I mean it's outta control. The car will not see track use. Any suggestions on less messy pads? 
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Re: what type brake pads? (willahlborn)
get the brake pads from the 00-03 years...... i believe they fit..... for some odd rason the 04+ have different compound brake pads that leave a lot of brake dust... 
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Re: what type brake pads? (03s2kblue)
Yes, the 00-03 use a Ceramic pad. The 04+ went to a semi-metallic pad.
I was very disappointed to, at first, when I saw all the dust on my 04 from the brakes. But a lot of brake dust has usually been a sign of a good brake pad. And after a few track sessions, the stock setup is great for 20-30 min session on the track. Very little fade on extremely hot days.
I was very disappointed to, at first, when I saw all the dust on my 04 from the brakes. But a lot of brake dust has usually been a sign of a good brake pad. And after a few track sessions, the stock setup is great for 20-30 min session on the track. Very little fade on extremely hot days.
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Re: what type brake pads? (ScreaminTeg)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ScreaminTeg »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Yes, the 00-03 use a Ceramic pad. The 04+ went to a semi-metallic pad.
I was very disappointed to, at first, when I saw all the dust on my 04 from the brakes. But a lot of brake dust has usually been a sign of a good brake pad. And after a few track sessions, the stock setup is great for 20-30 min session on the track. Very little fade on extremely hot days.</TD></TR></TABLE>
04+ pads must be better. i was getting fade from my 02 pads on the street
I guess you give up some dirt for better braking, which i would anytime
I was very disappointed to, at first, when I saw all the dust on my 04 from the brakes. But a lot of brake dust has usually been a sign of a good brake pad. And after a few track sessions, the stock setup is great for 20-30 min session on the track. Very little fade on extremely hot days.</TD></TR></TABLE>
04+ pads must be better. i was getting fade from my 02 pads on the street
I guess you give up some dirt for better braking, which i would anytime
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On the note of brake dust...
I think that Carbotec Eng. has some of the best brake pads out there. Definitely worth a shot for all you track ******. The only down side to these pads are the dust which is borderline insane but hey its hard to have a great brake pad without dust.
But... since you are wanting pads for the rear I would suggest oem since a stronger-than-front rear pad could possibly mess up the braking balance of the car, and that equals no fun!
I think that Carbotec Eng. has some of the best brake pads out there. Definitely worth a shot for all you track ******. The only down side to these pads are the dust which is borderline insane but hey its hard to have a great brake pad without dust.
But... since you are wanting pads for the rear I would suggest oem since a stronger-than-front rear pad could possibly mess up the braking balance of the car, and that equals no fun!
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I didnt know 04's would give off more brake dust. Good to know because I was going to switch to them next. I have the Cobalt GT's now and besides the crazy brake dust, the squeeling is killing me. Back to stock in the summer.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by revhi »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I didnt know 04's would give off more brake dust. Good to know because I was going to switch to them next. I have the Cobalt GT's now and besides the crazy brake dust, the squeeling is killing me. Back to stock in the summer. </TD></TR></TABLE>
CRC brake goo will take care of the squeal
</TD></TR></TABLE>CRC brake goo will take care of the squeal
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by revhi »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Hey Nishant,
So this is where you've been. :lol: Coming to Jerry's? Oh yeah and hows the roll bar situation?</TD></TR></TABLE>
well, i don't need it for the ITR Expo so now I am debating on getting it. I wanna put the money towards some coilovers if i don't get the roll bar. Jerry is hosting the MWG?
So this is where you've been. :lol: Coming to Jerry's? Oh yeah and hows the roll bar situation?</TD></TR></TABLE>
well, i don't need it for the ITR Expo so now I am debating on getting it. I wanna put the money towards some coilovers if i don't get the roll bar. Jerry is hosting the MWG?
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by revhi »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I didnt know 04's would give off more brake dust. Good to know because I was going to switch to them next. I have the Cobalt GT's now and besides the crazy brake dust, the squeeling is killing me. Back to stock in the summer. </TD></TR></TABLE>
Brake squeal is mad jdm yo.
</TD></TR></TABLE>Brake squeal is mad jdm yo.
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Just upgrade the entire brake setup
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Brake squeal is mad jdm yo.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Paint your brakes, every part, then when you brake really hard, they will spark & light on fire! Thats Mad tight, fo sizzle my nizzle
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by terd ferguson »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Brake squeal is mad jdm yo.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Paint your brakes, every part, then when you brake really hard, they will spark & light on fire! Thats Mad tight, fo sizzle my nizzle
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by beandip »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Just upgrade the entire brake setup
Paint your brakes, every part, then when you brake really hard, they will spark & light on fire! Thats Mad tight, fo sizzle my nizzle
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we're trying to help, not destroy his braking system
Paint your brakes, every part, then when you brake really hard, they will spark & light on fire! Thats Mad tight, fo sizzle my nizzle
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we're trying to help, not destroy his braking system
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by profpin »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">im running hawk hp and i have no complaints here...</TD></TR></TABLE>
Love these pads. Had EBC green pads, they were good but i love the hawks. Had them on my sentra and had enough stopping power for the SR20DET. I have them now on my GTI
Love these pads. Had EBC green pads, they were good but i love the hawks. Had them on my sentra and had enough stopping power for the SR20DET. I have them now on my GTI
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