I have a 90 REX with a B16a and am doing the brakes. I bought Brembo slotted rotors,and goodridge brake lines but I am having a problem with what kind of pads to get? should i go metallic,semi,composite or what? I hoped that someone has some info because i don't want to burn up the new rotors with crappy pads I am not brand particular so if you have any info please help

 

i believe that slotted rotors operate at a "slightly" higher temperature than blanks...so you may be able to get away with an aftermarket race pad. but i would just go with a good OE pad, something that will stay in the correct operating temperature range for street driving.

but if this isnt a street application, then forget what i said.

 

For a street car, I would recommend the Axxis Metal Masters, but if you see track time at all the Axxis Ultimates are good to have handy.

 

call andie at cobalt friction he is very helpful in asking your intentions, setup, and other things that factor in.

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Modified by mr. carpenter at 5:55 AM 6/14/2004


Modified by mr. carpenter at 6:04 PM 6/14/2004

 

Porterfield R4-S...they're a kevlar compound for high performance street/autox.
Very rotor friendly but perform better then most metallics, last longer and dust less. Excellent anti fade and modulation. Used to be around $90 for the front set...which is steep but they'll last 2-3 times longer then the regular pads.

 

i had a set of KVR carbon fibre pads and they were awesome for street/highway driving. they are only 60$

and i was unimpressed with axxis metalmasters which are unfortunately on my car now.

 

Yeah the Porterfield streey compound pads are nice. I also like the Hawk street pads and EBC Green stuff have been great for me too, as well as the AEM/Nissin pads.

 

greenstuff...

im waiting for my hawk hps, then i will install them with the rest of my 10.3 inch upgrade...

 

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Why arent you happy with them? I ask cuz i was going to get some for my DD.

 

Yeah, I heard that EBC's Green stuff won a whole bunch of awards all over Europe for most inovative new automotive invention. I don't remember where I saw that, on some web site somewhere a while ago. Just curious, because I've heard alot of good things about them. And the Red stuff.

 

go into the road racing/auto-x forum...they arent fans of them either...

 

I don't know what the problem is? I'm one of those guys who goes from autocross to drag to street and back again and i've never had a problem. But, right now I'm rockin' the AEM/Nissin's and I love them. Especially for those with light colored wheels. They are a light grey composite so basically you don't have to deal with shitty brake dust build up anymore.

 

[QUOTE=mr. carpenter]call andie at cobalt friction he is very helpful in asking your intentions, setup, and other things that factor in.

cobalt toll free- 877-562-9237
office - 954-828-1515
fax -954-828-1517

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I completely agree, Andie is the person to ask.
I would recommend Axxis ultimates btw

 

thanks for all the info guys ill let u know how it goes A.S.A.P.