[Mk2] [Turbo] Brakes/Pads

[Shmed]

I'm trying to sort out which brake pads to use for my car. I thought I'd decided to take the plunge and go Carbotech (like I know everyone will tell me I need), but having found out that I'll need to change the nearly new discs too, my pockets aren't that deep.

I just had Red Stuff on, and wasn't too unhappy with them, but feel like I should try something new.

The car is used mainly on the track, so I want good stopping power and high fade resistance. Cold bite is not as important, but is a consideration.

The names I see bandied around are:

Porterfield
Hawk
Mintex 1144 (Camskill can't get any for 6-8 weeks which is too long)

Porterfield seem to in the same ballpark as Carbotech, not sure if they need new discs though...(From what I understand, it is adhesive pads that require new discs rather than abrasive).

Does anyone know of any other options, and their availability?

[Nic]

I've just fitted a full set of Chris Wilson fast road pads on the MR2, I've used them for years on the Supra and they are by far the most popular choice of pads on the Supra forum (www.mkivsupra.net).

Chris is doing a special offer on them at the moment, see his post here: http://www.imoc.co.uk/forums/viewtopic. ... 2&start=20

[bobhatton]

I'm trying to sort out which brake pads to use for my car. I thought I'd decided to take the plunge and go Carbotech (like I know everyone will tell me I need), but having found out that I'll need to change the nearly new discs too, my pockets aren't that deep.

I just had Red Stuff on, and wasn't too unhappy with them, but feel like I should try something new.

The car is used mainly on the track, so I want good stopping power and high fade resistance. Cold bite is not as important, but is a consideration.

The names I see bandied around are:

Porterfield
Hawk
Mintex 1144 (Camskill can't get any for 6-8 weeks which is too long)

Porterfield seem to in the same ballpark as Carbotech, not sure if they need new discs though...(From what I understand, it is adhesive pads that require new discs rather than abrasive).

Does anyone know of any other options, and their availability?

Porterfield pads do not need new disks

[Chris Wilson]

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[Shmed]

My track use could be described as normal. I'm not time trialling or racing, but I do have 400hp, so they will be scrubbing off more speed than 'normal'. I'm tempted to try them anyway, like I said before, red stuff were adequate, so as long as these are at least as good as red stuff, I'm comfortable.

[Lefty1991]

I've just fitted a set of Chris Wilson pads and although they are bedding in they already feel far better than oem pads.
Can't wait to feel the full performance