Brake Pad Reviews

SPOHN · 01-05-2012, 02:15 PM

I buy mine from Forged Performance. The first call I gave them they gave me the best pricing on first quote. No other shop wanted to match it without hassle. I always look for the deals even if it's $5. I deal with three shops back and fourth. Hopefully one day one of the three will just give up and always offer me the best deals.

FL 4Motion · 01-05-2012, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by martin82

How are the xp8 if you have to daily drive and 5-6 track days a year? A little too lazy to swap the night before going to the track. Will I just completely kill the rotors for a DD?

/\ see sig, semi DD and around 5 track days (events) per year here, no problem driving them daily, wife and I have a VERY high tolerance for squeaks, noise etc so we both think they're super quiet. Can't hear any squeaking over the sound of the F.I. exhaust system anyway

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Where do you guys buy your Carbotechs?

Forged Performance, talk to Sharif, he'll take good car of you.

martin82 · 01-05-2012, 03:08 PM

thanks for the replies, I will order the xp8's and try to dd on them and see what happens. If the brake pad change is that easy, I should just swap them myself. I better order them soon since I have my next track day on the 14th.

Alchemy · 01-06-2012, 12:13 PM

Hey guys Im getting a bad vibration during braking. Im guessing my pads are screwed. Rotors SEEM fine, I dont think the vibration is being caused by them. I think Im gonna do rotors anyway. Im wondering about the Stillen pads though. Stillen is running a special, buy rotors get their pads free. Anyone run these pads or have any insight about them. Im either gonna go with the Stillen package or get slotted front/rear Stoptechs w Project Mu street pads. Suggestions?

m4a1mustang · 01-06-2012, 12:21 PM

The Stillen pads are probably good for street use. Do they have any temp ratings available?

Their rotors are nice. Well priced too.

Alchemy · 01-06-2012, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

The Stillen pads are probably good for street use. Do they have any temp ratings available?

Their rotors are nice. Well priced too.

I can do the Stoptech slotted for $500 front/rear shipped. Super good deal. The Stillens will prob cost about $700 or so all around. I didnt notice temp ratings on the pads, ill have to check. Those Stillen slotteds look good on your Stang

Ron · 03-02-2012, 03:08 PM

bump! looking to upgrade brakes. What do you guys recommend as far as pads? I need something better that stock to hold TT power but nothing too noisy. Not planning on tracking anytime soon. I mainly want something that wont fade at ZdayZ.

Has any body had experience with the Stillen metal matrix pads?

wstar · 03-02-2012, 03:35 PM

You mean for Tail of the Dragon? You should get some good brake-cooling windows between hard hits there I think, all total 11 miles is a good deal shorter than the average HPDE session, and you probably won't be hitting that stretch at 9/10ths anyways in terms of grip and braking. So I'd think a high quality street pad would work fine there.

The only two street pads I've used w/ the Sports brakes on the 370Z are Hawk HPS and Carbotech Bobcat. Both worked great

. Pretty much any track pad is gonna make enough noise that you'll hate it on a DD, IMHO, and everyone around you will think your brakes are broken. Ask me how I know, heh. I get "fix your damn brakes" stares from people at stoplights all the time now when they hear all the squealing. I can shut them up for a while with a light re-bedding, but regular street driving inevitably brings the squealing back after several miles.

sig11 · 03-02-2012, 03:50 PM

I made my XP10/XP8 combo smoke on my second run up the dragon. It's definitely possible if you jam on the gas on the little straights.

I would probably recommend the Bobcat as well. Quiet, light dust, and good feel.

Ron · 03-02-2012, 04:16 PM

Are the Bobcats the AX6?

sig11 · 03-02-2012, 04:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron

Are the Bobcats the AX6?

Nope the 1521 compound. Guess they've dropped the Bobcat name entirely.

Ron · 03-02-2012, 04:27 PM

I see. Thanks! Who carries them?

How about the B-Spec from poject mu? temp rating is a bit more than the bobcats at 500*C

SPOHN · 03-02-2012, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron

I see. Thanks! Who carries them?

How about the B-Spec from poject mu? temp rating is a bit more than the bobcats at 500*C

Forged Performance has some of the best pricing when it comes to Carbotech. Everyone has tried to charge me 30-40 bucks more. Tell them Christopher Spohn sent you if you go that route.

sig11 · 03-02-2012, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPOHN

Forged Performance has some of the best pricing when it comes to Carbotech. Everyone has tried to charge me 30-40 bucks more. Tell them Christopher Spohn sent you if you go that route.

And you're supporting a ZdayZ sponsor!

darji370z · 02-14-2014, 11:19 AM

Just got my front and rear brake pads replaced with OEM brake pads and the rotors resurfaced at the dealership. I'm having significant brake squeal from only the rears. Went back to the dealership to see if everything was put on right. They lubricated the calipers and the backing plate of the brake pad. The noise went away for 2 days and its back. I was thinking about getting the rotors replaced and getting some Wagner Thermo quiet brake pads (I'm on a low budget and can't bust out $$$ on some higher quality pads) to see if this resolves the issue. Do y'all have any suggestions on this?

01-05-2012, 02:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 46 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 222	I buy mine from Forged Performance. The first call I gave them they gave me the best pricing on first quote. No other shop wanted to match it without hassle. I always look for the deals even if it's $5. I deal with three shops back and fourth. Hopefully one day one of the three will just give up and always offer me the best deals. __________________ Last edited by SPOHN; 01-05-2012 at 02:20 PM.

01-06-2012, 12:13 PM	#4 (permalink)
Alchemy A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jersey Age: 45 Posts: 4,855 Drives: to acquire tickets Rep Power: 3525	Hey guys Im getting a bad vibration during braking. Im guessing my pads are screwed. Rotors SEEM fine, I dont think the vibration is being caused by them. I think Im gonna do rotors anyway. Im wondering about the Stillen pads though. Stillen is running a special, buy rotors get their pads free. Anyone run these pads or have any insight about them. Im either gonna go with the Stillen package or get slotted front/rear Stoptechs w Project Mu street pads. Suggestions? __________________ Ryan 314WHP \| 260LB-FT \| STILLEN \| KONI \| SWIFT \| STOPTECH \| Z1 \| PROJECT MU \| CNT \| UPREV \| FORGESTAR \| BRIDGESTONE \| PWJDM \| ENEOS \| MOTUL

01-06-2012, 12:21 PM	#5 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6963	The Stillen pads are probably good for street use. Do they have any temp ratings available? Their rotors are nice. Well priced too. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

03-02-2012, 03:08 PM	#7 (permalink)
Ron A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,009 Drives: TT '11 PW Nismo #113 Rep Power: 22	bump! looking to upgrade brakes. What do you guys recommend as far as pads? I need something better that stock to hold TT power but nothing too noisy. Not planning on tracking anytime soon. I mainly want something that wont fade at ZdayZ. Has any body had experience with the Stillen metal matrix pads? Footloose301 likes this. __________________ 2011 Twin Turbo PW nismo #113 - My Journal - My TT Build Thread [ GTM GTX Stg2 TT \|\| HKS EVC6 \|\| Custom CarPC \|\| F.I 3'' TDX CBE \|\| SB 6puck clutch/ZSpeed CSC \|\| BC BR Coilovers \|\| SPC camber arms \|\| Work VSS-X \|\| Custom Headlights \|\| PW:JDM CF Covers \|\| Seibon CF Engine Cover ] Last edited by Ron; 03-02-2012 at 03:12 PM.

03-02-2012, 03:35 PM	#8 (permalink)
wstar A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,024 Drives: too slow Rep Power: 3595	You mean for Tail of the Dragon? You should get some good brake-cooling windows between hard hits there I think, all total 11 miles is a good deal shorter than the average HPDE session, and you probably won't be hitting that stretch at 9/10ths anyways in terms of grip and braking. So I'd think a high quality street pad would work fine there. The only two street pads I've used w/ the Sports brakes on the 370Z are Hawk HPS and Carbotech Bobcat. Both worked great . Pretty much any track pad is gonna make enough noise that you'll hate it on a DD, IMHO, and everyone around you will think your brakes are broken. Ask me how I know, heh. I get "fix your damn brakes" stares from people at stoplights all the time now when they hear all the squealing. I can shut them up for a while with a light re-bedding, but regular street driving inevitably brings the squealing back after several miles. __________________ 7AT Track Car! Journal thread / Car setup details

01-05-2012, 03:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
martin82 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: los angeles Posts: 2,636 Drives: 12 Nissan 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 20	thanks for the replies, I will order the xp8's and try to dd on them and see what happens. If the brake pad change is that easy, I should just swap them myself. I better order them soon since I have my next track day on the 14th.

03-02-2012, 03:50 PM	#9 (permalink)
sig11 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Detroit Posts: 1,294 Drives: 09 370Z Red Sport-MT Rep Power: 19	I made my XP10/XP8 combo smoke on my second run up the dragon. It's definitely possible if you jam on the gas on the little straights. I would probably recommend the Bobcat as well. Quiet, light dust, and good feel.

03-02-2012, 04:16 PM	#10 (permalink)
Ron A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,009 Drives: TT '11 PW Nismo #113 Rep Power: 22	Are the Bobcats the AX6? __________________ 2011 Twin Turbo PW nismo #113 - My Journal - My TT Build Thread [ GTM GTX Stg2 TT \|\| HKS EVC6 \|\| Custom CarPC \|\| F.I 3'' TDX CBE \|\| SB 6puck clutch/ZSpeed CSC \|\| BC BR Coilovers \|\| SPC camber arms \|\| Work VSS-X \|\| Custom Headlights \|\| PW:JDM CF Covers \|\| Seibon CF Engine Cover ]

03-02-2012, 04:27 PM	#12 (permalink)
Ron A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,009 Drives: TT '11 PW Nismo #113 Rep Power: 22	I see. Thanks! Who carries them? How about the B-Spec from poject mu? temp rating is a bit more than the bobcats at 500C __________________ 2011 Twin Turbo PW nismo #113* - My Journal - My TT Build Thread [ GTM GTX Stg2 TT \|\| HKS EVC6 \|\| Custom CarPC \|\| F.I 3'' TDX CBE \|\| SB 6puck clutch/ZSpeed CSC \|\| BC BR Coilovers \|\| SPC camber arms \|\| Work VSS-X \|\| Custom Headlights \|\| PW:JDM CF Covers \|\| Seibon CF Engine Cover ]

02-14-2014, 11:19 AM	#15 (permalink)
darji370z Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Huntsville, Alabama Posts: 14 Drives: United States Rep Power: 15	Just got my front and rear brake pads replaced with OEM brake pads and the rotors resurfaced at the dealership. I'm having significant brake squeal from only the rears. Went back to the dealership to see if everything was put on right. They lubricated the calipers and the backing plate of the brake pad. The noise went away for 2 days and its back. I was thinking about getting the rotors replaced and getting some Wagner Thermo quiet brake pads (I'm on a low budget and can't bust out $$$ on some higher quality pads) to see if this resolves the issue. Do y'all have any suggestions on this?

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