whats a good brake pad for me to put on my base rsx? my brakes are squeaking(stock pads, 10k miles, 1 track event, is this a bit early, or on time?). so i figure i should get some new pads before i hit the track again in about 2 weeks. wats a good street/track pad that wont wear out too quickly and has a decent price? base rsx. tia

 

dont touch the AEM front pads...they claim it will fit since its the same as some other hondas...but ive seen other people complain that it didnt fit (including myself)

 

thaniks for the heads up. anyone have any suggestions for a good brake pad for hte base?

 

There is not really a good street/track pad. It will be good at one but not the other. It would be best to get a street pad and a dedicated track pad, and then just switch them out at the event.

Good street pads are Axxis Ulitimates, low noise, a little dusting, but the bite is stronger than oem pads.

For track pads, contact Cobalt Friction (www.cobaltfriction.com) and speak with Andie about your requirements. He is an awesome guy and his pads are nothing short of amazing.

 

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Most definately. I'm running the pads and fluid they recommended for street/light track and they are awesome. He is definately the source! I'm running the Ferodo DS2500 pads up front and the Axxis metal master in the rear. Mine's not a base but I would recommend these pads--especially if your car is mostly street and only light track. If you're more serious about track, you may consider a more aggressive pad. Realize that it's hard to find a good balance--i.e. you don't want a pad that doesn't hold at colder pad temps for a street car etc. Definately contact Andie and he will guide you in the right direction.

 

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i've heard of having to BED-IN new pads...and I've also heard you should get new rotors w/ new pads for them to bedd (sp?) together, otherwise the rotor/pad surface won't match up as well. Wouldn't it defeat the purpose of this by switching out pads every now and then?</TD></TR></TABLE>

You do need to bed in the pads to achieve a good and even transfer of material to the rotor. If its uneven, you'll feel it as a shudder when braking hard (commonly misunderstood as "warped" rotors). But if done properly, you'll have no issues. I've done it for years. Also, it is best to bed in new pads on old rotors or vice-versa. I have done new pads/new rotors before and have not had any problems, though the other way is recommended/preferred.

 

thanks for the replies guys, i guess ill jus buy a street pad for now and run it at this track event and just go from there