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Old Feb 25, 2002 | 10:09 PM
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Hi Guys, I need some pros and cons on ceramic brake pads and performance brake pads. I've smelled the stock ones cooking a number of times and think its time for an upgrade. Thanks :D
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Old Feb 26, 2002 | 07:59 AM
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Hey, All you go-fast guys. How do you stop???
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Hey, All you go-fast guys. How do you stop???
:lol: sometimes it is not easy to stop!! :cry I have gone through 3 sets of rotors & 5 or 6 sets of pads. I have come to the conclusion that an aftermarket brake system (not eradispeed) is much better than what I have had in the past. I am eyeballing the Dilusi stage 3 or 4 at this point... go to http://www.dilusi.com to see the setups.

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I have the Dilusi Stage 3 set up on my car. If you have a question about brakes call Ben at Dilusi Motorsports 281-341-9010.
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Any brake pad will smell if you use it hard. If you are just street driving or running on a drag strip the stock brakes are more than up to the task. They actually do pretty well on a road course.
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