Brake pad replacement.

"The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock" (jukesjukesjukes)
10/30/2016 at 18:48 • Filed to: None

Driving into work today I heard my brakes getting noisy. It just rolled over 60,000kms so the pads probably need to be replaced. What is a good DD/occasional twisty road brake pad to put in?

DISCUSSION (15)

deekster_caddy > The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock
10/30/2016 at 18:51

I’ve learned that there are way way too many different pad compounds for me to possibly recommend one. Just get basic ceramic pads from a quality manufacturer. I like Raybestos (NOT the “Professional” grade which means as cheap as possible) for pads and rotors.

interstate366, now In The Industry > The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock
10/30/2016 at 18:52

I have Hawks. HP Plus pads on the front and HPS pads on the rear. The HP Plus pads are autocross grade and, while they do a fantastic job, they’re very dusty.

The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock > deekster_caddy
10/30/2016 at 18:55

My rotors are still in great shape, it’s the pads that I need.

DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time > The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock
10/30/2016 at 18:55

I’ve used Centric ceramics in the past and liked them. They’re the parent company of stoptech if I’m correct.

deekster_caddy > The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock
10/30/2016 at 18:58

Unless you have a specific need (track days etc) I like Raybestos ceramics. If you really want track days look closely at Hawk pads, read about their different compounds. They have pads that are better for street/track or track only, some of the more aggressive compounds need to get hot before they start to work well (they will still stop the car when they are cold)...

My citroen won't start > The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock
10/30/2016 at 19:08

Mintex are a good compromise between sporty and cheap.

ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com > The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock
10/30/2016 at 19:15

I like hawk HPS/whatever they call the updated version of them for DD street use. They have real nice initial bite, modulate well and will take a bit more heat than OEM type pads. They’re reasonably gentle on rotors for a performance pad.

V8Demon - Prefers Autos for drag racing. Fite me! > deekster_caddy
10/30/2016 at 19:16

Plus Juan on the Hawk pads. Mine are OK when cold. The difference when they warm up though is STAGGERING.

WRXforScience > The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock
10/30/2016 at 19:24

Stoptech Street pads are great for daily/canyons/autox. They hold up to light track duty for lightweight cars, but are not track pads (ok for a beginner, but you will outgrow them quickly). The big upside is that they have great cold bite and feel, they are quiet, and they don’t dust too bad (they are relatively cheap too).

My bird IS the word > The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock
10/30/2016 at 19:27

Ebc sponsors roadkill. Bought some redstuff pads (you may need a different composition) and was not disappointed. Ceramics make less dust.

deekster_caddy > V8Demon - Prefers Autos for drag racing. Fite me!
10/30/2016 at 19:30

Which pads did you use?

The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock > WRXforScience
10/30/2016 at 19:53

I don’t auto-x. Maybe good twisty road once, maybe twice a month.

merged-5876237249235911857-hrw8uc > The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock
10/30/2016 at 22:20

I use akebonos on my s4, nice and quiet, good bite. Also had great luck with the power stop z23 pads. Quiet and great bite as well. They both throw a bit of dust, but an improvement over the Oem pads.

V8Demon - Prefers Autos for drag racing. Fite me! > deekster_caddy
10/30/2016 at 23:32

HPS D199's.

I upgraded the calipers on my Cougar from the stock fox body 60 mm to the larger 73 mm setup.

https://thmotorsports.com/hawk/hawk-performance-street-brake-pads/hb125f650/i-55105.aspx

Kinja'd!!!

This was the kit I ordered.

Kinja'd!!!

I’m still rocking those pads. I’ve put about 8,000 miles on the car since I installed them just under 8 years ago....

FWIW — that master cylinder is not a good match with the stock rear drums..... I didn’t used it.

uofime-2 > The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock
10/31/2016 at 09:24

Does the Juke happen to share brakes with a more popular performance oriented car or maybe the maxima?

My favorite brakes supplier, knsbrakes.com, doesn’t seem to have anything listed for a Juke