Brake Pads?
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Drifting
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From: St. Louis MO
Brake Pads?
Have the F55 with drilled rotors (Z51 brakes). Have a squeak in LR wheel that drives me crazy & dust big time on the chrome aluminums. So ...
1. Ceramic or stick with stock pads? Just driving around town; no plans to autocross/track
2. If ceramic, which ones? I've read about Hawk Performance Ceramics, CarboTech (need 2nd mortgage and have read they wear fast) and Delco
3. If stick with stockers, how do you get rid of the squeal in the LR???
I suppose that I'll also change the brake fluid since its the original from 3/2008. Any suggestions on the best fluid for these cars??? Thanks
1. Ceramic or stick with stock pads? Just driving around town; no plans to autocross/track
2. If ceramic, which ones? I've read about Hawk Performance Ceramics, CarboTech (need 2nd mortgage and have read they wear fast) and Delco
3. If stick with stockers, how do you get rid of the squeal in the LR???
I suppose that I'll also change the brake fluid since its the original from 3/2008. Any suggestions on the best fluid for these cars??? Thanks
Racer
Joined: Aug 2008
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From: Staten Island NY
I've tried all the ones on the forum and the only ones that don't make noise or dust are Akebono. You don't have to Bed them and there is 0 dust. I changed over to Z06 brakes and Hawk ceramic pads and there is 3 times the dust my Akebonos put out and there not very expensive search the web.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Dec 2005
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From: North Western Connecticut
Have the F55 with drilled rotors (Z51 brakes). Have a squeak in LR wheel that drives me crazy & dust big time on the chrome aluminums. So ...
1. Ceramic or stick with stock pads? Just driving around town; no plans to autocross/track
2. If ceramic, which ones? I've read about Hawk Performance Ceramics, CarboTech (need 2nd mortgage and have read they wear fast) and Delco
3. If stick with stockers, how do you get rid of the squeal in the LR???
I suppose that I'll also change the brake fluid since its the original from 3/2008. Any suggestions on the best fluid for these cars??? Thanks
1. Ceramic or stick with stock pads? Just driving around town; no plans to autocross/track
2. If ceramic, which ones? I've read about Hawk Performance Ceramics, CarboTech (need 2nd mortgage and have read they wear fast) and Delco
3. If stick with stockers, how do you get rid of the squeal in the LR???
I suppose that I'll also change the brake fluid since its the original from 3/2008. Any suggestions on the best fluid for these cars??? Thanks
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Amazing stopping power is guaranteed with EBC Redstuff Brake Pad Set Series. Especially engineered for high-horse power imports, muscle cars, and prestige European cars, this product line has been proven to increase stopping power by a whopping 30 percent! Featuring a Kevlar-based compound that is enhanced with ceramic particles, Redstuff Pads have a higher-than-OEM heat threshold for resistance against brake fade, incredible bite from cold, a low dust rating, and long product life. All of these features make Redstuff Pads perfect for repeated heavy braking during fast street use. With EBC Redstuff Brake Pads, you have full confidence in the braking power of your vehicle.
Features:
Asbestos-free
Made from a innovative blend of Kevlar fibers and enhanced ceramic particles
Produces 60-90 percent less dust than OE pads
Brake bite from cold is as good as OE or better
Brake performance only increases as the pads heat up
Built with shims, slots, and chamfers for silent braking
Coated with Brake-In compound for faster break-in and greater initial braking effect
Pro
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From: Netherlands
Or you could go with EBC Bleustuff NDX, a new development. I have them on my car and they don't squeal only minimal dust, the dust you get is easy to remove.
http://www.ebcbrakes.com/automotive/...ng/index.shtml
http://www.ebcbrakes.com/automotive/...ng/index.shtml
Le Mans Master
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From: North Western Connecticut
Or you could go with EBC Bleustuff NDX, a new development. I have them on my car and they don't squeal only minimal dust, the dust you get is easy to remove.
http://www.ebcbrakes.com/automotive/...ng/index.shtml
http://www.ebcbrakes.com/automotive/...ng/index.shtml
Premium Supporting Vendor
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From: Reading PA
If you want to do ceramics then you can use the Hawk or GM ceramics. We have had great luck with both! The only trick to any new brake pads is resurfacing or scuffing up the rotors and bedding in the new pads. If you don't bed in the new pads, there will be noises. Other than that, ceramics provide low dust and low noise.
Tech Contributor
Joined: Oct 2008
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From: St Louis MO
I've tried all the ones on the forum and the only ones that don't make noise or dust are Akebono. You don't have to Bed them and there is 0 dust. I changed over to Z06 brakes and Hawk ceramic pads and there is 3 times the dust my Akebonos put out and there not very expensive search the web.
My preference is Carbotech, when bedded properly, low dust and noise, I've gotten good life and they are gentle on the rotors Great linear modulation, the harder you press the brake peddle, the progressively more braking torque you get.
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Le Mans Master
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From: Chicago IL
If you want to do ceramics then you can use the Hawk or GM ceramics. We have had great luck with both! The only trick to any new brake pads is resurfacing or scuffing up the rotors and bedding in the new pads. If you don't bed in the new pads, there will be noises. Other than that, ceramics provide low dust and low noise.
I used to have a lot of squeaks before swapping out my stock rotors for slotted/ drilled ones and adding Hawk ceramic pads.
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As long as you're not doing any track days, a ceramic pad is the best choice IMO. The Power Stop Evolution Ceramic pads we carry provide excellent stopping power with minimal dusting and no noise. A complete front/rear set is only $60.00 shipped in the contiguous 48. Check out the link in my signature for product info and customer reviews!
