Brake pads

[JBeezy]

My mind is made up. Ordering cross drilled and slotted rotors from R1 but not sure which pads. I don't drive my car often, maybe on weekends. I need a pad that doesn't squeak and put off a lot of brake dust. I've put 11k miles on my car in the last 1 1/2 yrs. just a idea of my usage. Dont race of any kind. Just need and improvement from stock. Plus my rotors need turning. Thanks in advance

[gdsqdcr]

I just did the R1 slotted only. I am running Hawk pads on all four corners now.

[fastblackmerc]

Talk to the guys at KNS Brakes, a vendor here.

[capt512]

I recommend Ceramic pads for your application. Napa Ceramix are supposed to be good to go. I personally have had less than desirable experiences with the Hawk HPS pads, I found them to squeal bad when cold or moist. My Ceramic pads dont squeal but every ones in a while when I first apply the brakes the very first time when humid and backing out of my garage, after that nothing. Its so nice.

[JBeezy]

Ceramic napa pads sound good. Brake dust a problem? Which part number?

[capt512]

I don't have the Napa pads, but will probably be getting them this summer, they are rated highly. The ceramic pads I have (came with the car used) produce very little dust...very little. Don't know the napa number...

[JBeezy]

They have several type to choose from.

[Green96]

I did the R1 quiet carbon metallic with my R1 slotted front rotors. So far I am very happy, but I have only put about 300 miles on since I did them.

[gdsqdcr]

I did the R1 quiet carbon metallic with my R1 slotted front rotors. So far I am very happy, but I have only put about 300 miles on since I did them.

I've got ~500 on mine and no dust. My complaint is that I start the car and back out of the garage, I need to PRESS on the pedal HARD to stop. This happens every morning and sometime after other start ups. Almost feels like air in the lines. I am going to run her by the shop again just to double check everything.

Once the first press is done though, she stops better.

[JBeezy]

Cool. Good info. Wondering if either of you bothered with installing SS Brake lines?

[gdsqdcr]

Cool. Good info. Wondering if either of you bothered with installing SS Brake lines?

That was done a LONG time ago. First brake mod I did. Yes, it helps.

[Green96]

I've got ~500 on mine and no dust. My complaint is that I start the car and back out of the garage, I need to PRESS on the pedal HARD to stop. This happens every morning and sometime after other start ups. Almost feels like air in the lines. I am going to run her by the shop again just to double check everything.

Once the first press is done though, she stops better.

I have not noticed anything, but I back into the garage and pull out. It is slightly down hill and a side entry garage, so I ride the brakes on the way out.

BTW, I have Wagner quiet stop something-or-other on the rears and they squeak BAD.

[slickster]

I got hawk pads with no noise at all maybe it's just a hit or miss thing. At the same time I did eBay drilled and slot rotors and ss line. A world of difference. I got my hawk pads from ebey for some cheaper

[JBeezy]

I got hawk pads with no noise at all maybe it's just a hit or miss thing. At the same time I did eBay drilled and slot rotors and ss line. A world of difference. I got my hawk pads from ebey for some cheaper

Seller name? What brand are the rotors?

[slickster]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-FRONT-2-REAR-CROSS-DRILLED-AND-SLOTTED-PREMIUM-PERFORMANCE-BRAKE-ROTORS-/220946410055#ht_4380wt_922

[JBeezy]

That's a good deal. Any pics of them on the car?

[vegasmarauder]

Bendix makes a titanium front pad that works great with drilled rotors. Have them on 5 MM's now and CVPI's and even other cars. Good cold stopping feel and the hotter they get the more they grip. Out in the desert in the summer I can pull it down from triple diget speeds and absolutely no brake fade or rotor warpage. Pads are about $60.00 at any brake store and the rotors are whatever you want to run. US/Canada made are better (they are a little thicker). I have used these pads since the early 90's on cars and trucks with no complaints. There is a little dust, but no more than the stock pads. No squeal either on light stops. My .02 worth..

[crouse]

You should buy these Hawk HPS brake pads. :)

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=78842

[5ow]

wagner thermaquiet are great

[Bradley G]

I found bleeding the entire system(not the ABS pump) helped with pedal feel.
Nite and day from how it acted prior to the long overdue brake flush.