Brake pads?

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samgpr50
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Brake pads?

Post by samgpr50 »

Hi everyone,

Had a look but I need something a little more tailored.

I have a mr2 turbo currently but the brakes feel rubbish! My last one had carbotech all around and this has yellow stuff. My question is do pads go off over time? The car had been stood for 4 years and the brakes feel a little better than when I got it but not loads. Fluid has been changed etc.

Thinking about changing the disks and pads but no idea what to put on. The car will be used on the road with light track use. Thanks.


Sam
pistol pete
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Re: Brake pads?

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If its been stood i would definatly be chaning the pads :thumleft:

also check all the calipers are working (both pistons on fornt) as i had one that was slow..
Marmalade
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I run Carbotech pads on my turbo track car, really rate them
2mad
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Re: Brake pads?

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I have yellow stuff on my car (the car came with them) and I HATE them... there awful .. probably just the pads .. buy carbotech and love braking again :thumleft:
samgpr50
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As good as they are I can't stand the dust.
Lefty1991
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Chris Wilson fast road pads are excellent, can't fault them at all great price aswell
2mad
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samgpr50 wrote:As good as they are I can't stand the dust.


Yeah there is that .. so much dust :eye: drove me mad #-o


Loved the stopping power though.
samgpr50
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Re: Brake pads?

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Lefty1991 wrote:Chris Wilson fast road pads are excellent, can't fault them at all great price aswell


Been speaking to him and I think they seem like the best choice. What discs are you running?
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