Help Pick Brake Pads (Akebono): List Inside

ghotnit

I am in a similar situation. I am switching to Z1’s 2-piece rotors and brake lines to firm up the pedal as well as changing fluid. I am looking for more bite but don’t want the noise for street use and low-dust is desired. I am looking at the StopTechs Sport (309) as they seem to fit what I am looking for. This thread has been informational and my personal research has me down to 2 different pads. The StopTechs and the PowerStop Extreme (Z26). They seem to be very similar pads. The Akebonos are not bad. I just want more for the street.

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Tractionless

From what I've read here and researched on my own you'll want the Stoptech Sport over the Z26's if dust is a worry.

I'm good on the OE pad initial bite but the harder I push the brake pedal (after initial grab) the brakes don't apply any more stopping force. I'm glad the thread helped you as well. I figured the options herein needed to be discussed more and is my reason for posting.

ghotnit

I agree, the Stop Techs seem to be the choice. I am planning to spend more time on the track next year so if the Stop Techs don't hold up, I will do the "pad switch" thing and run Carbotech 12/10 on the track. I just did not want the noise of the Carbotechs on the street. I was also looking at EBC red or yellowstuff pads but if the performance of the Stop Tech pads is on par, I will save the money.

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'14 Nismo AAM 3" TD / AAM Test pipes / AAM CAI / Lowered on Swift / Synolimit Ported TB, upper and lower manifold /DW 1000cc injectors and 340 pump / ECUtek tuned by Hal @ Dynosty / 331whp/268wtq on E85