What will it take to get Akebono up to par

Zat_Zuma · 01-17-2010, 12:50 PM

I had the HP+ on my modified G35 and yes they did squeal alot on slow braking, for example, when stopping for a light. My solution was to coast to the light and brake with medium pressure. This provided minimum squeal and usually scared the passengers from waiting to brake so long.

As for brake dust ...... it's the price for high performance brake pads. Yes there was a extreme amount of dust! I plan upgrading the brake lines, brake fluid and HP+ brake pads. When the one piece stock rotors are done and beyond salvage, I'll replace them with a good 2-piece rotors.

I autocross at least twice a month, in the summer, and can't beat the HP+ for all around street/autocross brake pad performance. For the money, the average street/autocross user will be impressed, except for the brake dust.

If I was to do high speed track racing, my recommendations would be different and probably suggest a different pad and BBk kit. More than likely, would have a race and street pad set and swap them out before each track day.

ChrisSlicks · 01-17-2010, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Zat_Zuma

I autocross at least twice a month, in the summer, and can't beat the HP+ for all around street/autocross brake pad performance. For the money, the average street/autocross user will be impressed, except for the brake dust.

Interesting. I tried them for auto-x but the grabby nature cause it to upset the dynamic brake control system if you jabbed the brake pedal.

01-17-2010, 12:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
Zat_Zuma A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Edmonton, Alberta ...eh Posts: 1,171 Drives: 2017 Touring auto Rep Power: 20	I had the HP+ on my modified G35 and yes they did squeal alot on slow braking, for example, when stopping for a light. My solution was to coast to the light and brake with medium pressure. This provided minimum squeal and usually scared the passengers from waiting to brake so long. As for brake dust ...... it's the price for high performance brake pads. Yes there was a extreme amount of dust! I plan upgrading the brake lines, brake fluid and HP+ brake pads. When the one piece stock rotors are done and beyond salvage, I'll replace them with a good 2-piece rotors. I autocross at least twice a month, in the summer, and can't beat the HP+ for all around street/autocross brake pad performance. For the money, the average street/autocross user will be impressed, except for the brake dust. If I was to do high speed track racing, my recommendations would be different and probably suggest a different pad and BBk kit. More than likely, would have a race and street pad set and swap them out before each track day. __________________ [B]2009 & 2017 370Z Touring Sport Autos SOLD