Stopping Power.
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Racer
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From: Dubai Mirdiff
Stopping Power.
My brake pads wont see it through an other 10k km.
What are the options open to me? First off are their better pads to purchase than the stock ones? One thing i really hate is the high level of dust kicking off the pads.
If we go for a bigger upgrade to drilled disks and pads what kind of cost etc is in that.
Go on - talk to me
PS Car:
2004 - Vert A4 - Comm. Stock everything
What are the options open to me? First off are their better pads to purchase than the stock ones? One thing i really hate is the high level of dust kicking off the pads.
If we go for a bigger upgrade to drilled disks and pads what kind of cost etc is in that.
Go on - talk to me
PS Car:
2004 - Vert A4 - Comm. Stock everything
Last edited by UAE-Vette; Dec 5, 2007 at 06:05 AM. Reason: I cant spell
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stopping power and dust are directly proportional...
The less dust the less stopping pwer
The more stopping pwoer , the more dust
For less dust go with ceramic pads. AC/Delco Durastops are a good choice. They dust less and their light gray colored dust is less visible.
For more dtopping power go with Hawk HP + pads. They work exceptionally well but create heavy black dust.
I'm sure others will answer you query re upgrading to larger brakes
The less dust the less stopping pwer
The more stopping pwoer , the more dust
For less dust go with ceramic pads. AC/Delco Durastops are a good choice. They dust less and their light gray colored dust is less visible.
For more dtopping power go with Hawk HP + pads. They work exceptionally well but create heavy black dust.
I'm sure others will answer you query re upgrading to larger brakes
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stopping power and dust are directly proportional...
The less dust the less stopping pwer
The more stopping pwoer , the more dust
For less dust go with ceramic pads. AC/Delco Durastops are a good choice. They dust less and their light gray colored dust is less visible.
For more dtopping power go with Hawk HP + pads. They work exceptionally well but create heavy black dust.
I'm sure others will answer you query re upgrading to larger brakes
The less dust the less stopping pwer
The more stopping pwoer , the more dust
For less dust go with ceramic pads. AC/Delco Durastops are a good choice. They dust less and their light gray colored dust is less visible.
For more dtopping power go with Hawk HP + pads. They work exceptionally well but create heavy black dust.
I'm sure others will answer you query re upgrading to larger brakes
If the car is simply a daily driver, and you're not "carving canyons" or doing the occasional HPDE - stick with the OEM pads. They were specifically developed for the C5 and they do a great job. Same goes for the drilled and slotted rotors. I have Wilwoods, and they look great and very racy....but the reality is the slots and holes do nothing to improve braking performance. I didn't buy the ones I have - the previous owner installed them.
If it were me - have your brake fluid drained and refilled with fresh DOT5 brake fluid, make sure your brake lines are in good shape, use new Delco OEM pads and you should be good to go.
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Might want to look into Porterfield R4s brake pads.
Here is link with description. The r4s is at bottom of page.
I just bought a set off ebay for $283 shipped.
http://www.porterfield-brakes.com/pads.html
Here is link with description. The r4s is at bottom of page.
I just bought a set off ebay for $283 shipped.
http://www.porterfield-brakes.com/pads.html
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Racer
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From: Dubai Mirdiff
Next challange then
Hawk HPS, where can i find them and whats the chance of getting them shipped to dubai lol
The car is jsut a daily drive and my Stealership keeps trying to rip me off so i am happy to go for anything that isnt from them
Hawk HPS, where can i find them and whats the chance of getting them shipped to dubai lol
The car is jsut a daily drive and my Stealership keeps trying to rip me off so i am happy to go for anything that isnt from them
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Just look up the Cajundude I believe he carries them and he is a vendor
www.gulfcoastperformance.com
www.gulfcoastperformance.com
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Might want to look into Porterfield R4s brake pads.
Here is link with description. The r4s is at bottom of page.
I just bought a set off ebay for $283 shipped.
http://www.porterfield-brakes.com/pads.html
Here is link with description. The r4s is at bottom of page.
I just bought a set off ebay for $283 shipped.
http://www.porterfield-brakes.com/pads.html
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I'm using Hawk HPS pads on mine and they have worked out very well. I haven't noticed much dusting on the wheels and they provide very good stopping power.
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Personally - I would stay away from the ceramics. I have Hawk HPS pads which still offer great stopping power, and they dust considerably less than the Hawk HP+.
If the car is simply a daily driver, and you're not "carving canyons" or doing the occasional HPDE - stick with the OEM pads. They were specifically developed for the C5 and they do a great job. Same goes for the drilled and slotted rotors. I have Wilwoods, and they look great and very racy....but the reality is the slots and holes do nothing to improve braking performance. I didn't buy the ones I have - the previous owner installed them.
If it were me - have your brake fluid drained and refilled with fresh DOT5 brake fluid, make sure your brake lines are in good shape, use new Delco OEM pads and you should be good to go.
If the car is simply a daily driver, and you're not "carving canyons" or doing the occasional HPDE - stick with the OEM pads. They were specifically developed for the C5 and they do a great job. Same goes for the drilled and slotted rotors. I have Wilwoods, and they look great and very racy....but the reality is the slots and holes do nothing to improve braking performance. I didn't buy the ones I have - the previous owner installed them.
If it were me - have your brake fluid drained and refilled with fresh DOT5 brake fluid, make sure your brake lines are in good shape, use new Delco OEM pads and you should be good to go.
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NEVER use DOT5 brake fluid in a vette (or any car with ABS)! It is incompatible with the factory fill and will cause major problems.Use DOT3, DOT4 or DOT5.1 only.
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Might want to look into Porterfield R4s brake pads.
Here is link with description. The r4s is at bottom of page.
I just bought a set off ebay for $283 shipped.
http://www.porterfield-brakes.com/pads.html
Here is link with description. The r4s is at bottom of page.
I just bought a set off ebay for $283 shipped.
http://www.porterfield-brakes.com/pads.html
