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  1. 11-23-2015 05:44 PM #1
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    Brake pads.. What kind do people use?

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    Im planning on upgrading my brakes soon..

    Probably going to run some adams rotors but im curious to what pads people use?

    Ebc? Hawk? Oem?


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  2. 11-23-2015 09:30 PM #2
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    I just installed my Ecs geomet slotted rotors and posi-quiet semi metallic pads! No noise and still a good bite upon braking! Surprised at how much dust my wheels have now though...
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  3. 11-23-2015 10:33 PM #3
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  4. 12-01-2015 08:48 AM #4
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    ended up going StopTech slotted rotors and OEM pads.
    bite is horrible and my brake pedal travel distance is pretty high and spongy.
    really bummed.
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  5. 12-01-2015 09:10 AM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by JBAeroEngineer View Post
    ended up going StopTech slotted rotors and OEM pads.
    bite is horrible and my brake pedal travel distance is pretty high and spongy.
    really bummed.
    Sounds like you need a brake fluid bleed.
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    Quote Originally Posted by STA4 View Post
    Sounds like you need a brake fluid bleed.
    supposedly was done at 55k service (like 3 months ago). it's on my invoice, didn't really question it...
    brakes were put on around 57k
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    Quote Originally Posted by JBAeroEngineer View Post
    supposedly was done at 55k service (like 3 months ago). it's on my invoice, didn't really question it...
    brakes were put on around 57k
    So this issue regarding pedal travel and spongy feeling only came after the pad/rotor change? I would take it back to the shop to complain, because if you have brand new pads/rotors, you shouldn't have this problem, no matter the hardware.
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    Quote Originally Posted by STA4 View Post
    So this issue regarding pedal travel and spongy feeling only came after the pad/rotor change? I would take it back to the shop to complain, because if you have brand new pads/rotors, you shouldn't have this problem, no matter the hardware.
    they were the ones that told me I'd have some issues with a high carbon rotor and organic/organic blend pads. Essentially implying the soft pads would decrease bite and increase pedal travel/spongey feeling when the system is cold.

    granted it gets a bit better in stop and go traffic, but it's still no where near OEM response.
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  9. 12-02-2015 09:05 AM #9
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    What do you guys suggest for low dust and overall decent street performance. I don't drive overly aggressive but want low dust and close to OEM performance. Don't really have a need for high performance any better than OEM. Is Bosch Quiet cast any good? I hear ceramic pads can be noisy.

    I bought Zimmerman Z-coat rotors but can't decide on pads.
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