2nd Generation Specific 1986-1992 Discussion

Brake Pads!!!

Old Jan 24, 2003 | 02:05 AM
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I have heard so many different brands of brake pads that will work great on s5 rx7 with all 4 rotors, but what is the top one??? like performance wise cuz i liek to play on the safe side more than anythin and with speed u gotta have somethin to slow you down



what do you reccomend and what not to get????
Old Jan 24, 2003 | 02:08 AM
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I'd go with the softest material, so you don't replace rotors like pads
Old Jan 24, 2003 | 03:35 AM
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yeah but softet doesnt mean fastest stoping or durability
Old Jan 24, 2003 | 06:15 AM
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I think the Hawk pads are good for the money. I am running the HP Plus compound on the fronts which is a street/track pad and the HPS pads in the rear which is a high performance street compound. They are not too expensive either at Tire Rack.
Old Jan 24, 2003 | 11:31 AM
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Poterfield R4S pads are great, and not hard on the rotors.
Old Jan 24, 2003 | 04:29 PM
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I have axxis metal masters myself, I dont have stock brake rotors though.
Old Jan 24, 2003 | 05:26 PM
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Originally Posted by cymfc3s' date='Jan 24 2003, 09:31 AM
Poterfield R4S pads are great, and not hard on the rotors.
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Old Jan 24, 2003 | 07:52 PM
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i have found EBC green stuff up front and Bendix Titanium in the back work great against rear lockup under threshhold braking



the reason behind this is because the bendix have a little less initial torque and you dont need good rear brake pads for the street..unless you are driving to a road course



:edit:...this is assuming that you have 4-piston calipers in the front
Old Jan 24, 2003 | 07:54 PM
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also make sure that your brake lines are good....get goodRidge stainless DOT lines or Raybestos PG rubber lines
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