anyone want to comment on the differences between the AP1 and AP2 front brake pads? i know theyre different. do they even offer the AP1 pads new?

just looking for more input and experiences on specifically the difference between the two compounds.

this is the most i found in my search.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by hypnosisracing &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">The 04's and 05's tend to squeek alot, we've brought ours in for this issue twice and twice we have been told its just squeeky pads...that and INCREDIBLE amounts of brake dust on the front wheels...to which we were told it was normal as well from 2 dealerships.</TD></TR></TABLE>


<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SuzukaBlueAP2 &raquo;</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>

 

i can't remember where i "heard" that they indeed discontinued the ap1 brake pad, dont quote me on that though,

looks like you answered your own question in the 2nd quote.

ap1 = less dust,

ap2 = more dust, car magazines said they had a little more "bite" but hardly noticable unless at near limit.

when my ap1 run out, im sticking to the same oem if their still available by then

 

you can still find new ap1 pads

 

like i said, im just trying to consolidate information to one thread. i dont want to go into other aftermarket pads, there are other threads about that.

extra dusting definately seems common in all the reviews im reading on AP2 pads.

this weekend i went driving around malibu, and my front AP1 pads cooked. they couldnt take it. not sure if its because theyre worn down now. otherwise, theyre completely suitable and even great for street, as they are intended.

but ill probably get some AP1 replacements due to the lower dusting. and then some aftermarket pads for when i need them. (no need for recommendations, i can search)

any more info and experience is welcome.

 

well i was hoping for more opinions and knowledge. oh well.

 

The AP1 pads dust a small fraction of what the AP2 pads do. If you don't care about brake dust on the wheels then go for AP2s. I personally run the AP1 pads on the street and race pads on the track.

 

i got OEM AP1 pads back in august along with rotors and rear pads from honda