My front brakes are worn to nothing and I need to replace them. I have Axxis performance pads on the rear and they are pretty good. But there are so many brands I was wondering your guys experience. Noise and dust are main concerns. Any info would be appreciated.



Mike

Axxis metal master pads, with Powerslot rotors here. Love them.

I just picked up a set of Hawk HPS pads from mazdacomp. havn't put them in yet but I hear nothing but good things.

Those are the ones I was thinking about.......I still am unsure......I could just get 4 slotted/crossdrilled rotors and 2 sets of performance pads for $400....but that is alot to spend on brakes. I wanted to wait till I need calipers and get the four piston calipers....





I can't believe with 28 views only 2 people have brake pads! :eek: Thats scary...

I use Raybestos pads from Pep Boys. They do the job, and both the front and rear cost me about $35-40.

< Thats reasonable actually.

I think so too. I have found just front rotors and pads for over 300$.

Yeah I know it is a good price. I am the service manager @ an Automotive shop so I get everything at cost. I just don't know if I should spend 400 on brakes or on something else.



Thanks for the responses.



Mike

Brakes are incredibly inportant. Stock rotors are a little over $100 a piece. When I finally took my stock rotors off, and only because it was time, 4 powerslot rotors and 2 sets of AXXIS metal master pads came in somewhere under $500 or so, with shipping. The Axxis pads were pretty reasonable. If you have to replace your brakes, spending a couple of extra dollars is worth it, in my opinion, plus the powerslot rotors dont rust, which makes your rims look that much nicer.

Yeah I know how important brakes are. I can get decent rotors for about 30-35 bucks a piece and pads for 40. So the difference is about 100 bucks for these performance ones. I forget the brand of slotted rotors and brakes, but they are the same brand that made the ones for the California Highway Patrol. We put them on a police car at the shop and they are wearing very well. I know it is worth the money, just debating whether to go cheap now and wait till summer when I can afford the 4 piston front calipers and ss brake hoses or just stick with the calipers I got. Thanks for all the advice.



Mike

I guess its up to you, I forgot the fact you were thinking of doing a 4 piston conversion. I guess if you are really serious about the 4 piston conversion, go with the economical choice for now, or see if you can scarpe up or borrow the extra dollars and do it all now, which would be cheaper in the long run.

I have the money to do the conversion now. I just spent like a grand and was trying to wait till summer when school is over and I can work full time. But you are right it will cost me more money to wait so I am going to see how cheap I can get the 4 pistons tommorrow.



Thanks

Just Run Brembos all-round!!! You said cheap didnt you? hahaha :smilewinkgrin: