Advice on which brake pad to choose.

SG4247 · 06-30-2017, 06:33 PM

I just turned the factory rotors and installed Endless MX72 pads.

http://www.endless-brake.info/index....unds/item/mx72

Then changed the fluid to Wilwood EXP 600+ brake fluid.

Outstanding brakes, no noise, no fade and no chatter.

Some dust, a little more than OEM pads. Been tracked alot this summer and I drive it to work every day.

N8GTOL · 06-30-2017, 06:46 PM

Like some others have said, stainless lines and good DOT 4 fluid make a more noticeable difference in feel than any street pads or rotors out there. I'm currently running EBC red stuff on their USR ultimax slotted rotors and I am very pleased with the combo. No need to go drilled or even slotted if only doing spirited street driving but I would slot before drilling. Just remember to pair good pads with good tires. Great pads with sh!ty tires won't equate to good stopping power.

Amuse370z · 06-30-2017, 10:12 PM

Running Michelin Ps4s 265 front 305 rear

The only choices i have are the ones in the package. Nonetheless thanks for all the input

ltullos · 07-01-2017, 02:39 PM

If you're not going to track, don't bother with drilled or slotted rotors. You won't get any benefit from them and they can only cause you problems.

Also I've used the Stop Tech street pads for numerous track sessions and they work fine. Plenty of stopping power with no fade even on MSR Cresson 1.3 which is hard on brakes because there's no straights for cooling. There's certainly a level at which these won't be suitable for track, but I'm not close to that yet. They are also great street pad with low dust.

As others have suggested, stainless steel brake lines are well worth it.

Rusty · 07-01-2017, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ltullos

If you're not going to track, don't bother with drilled or slotted rotors. You won't get any benefit from them and they can only cause you problems.

Also I've used the Stop Tech street pads for numerous track sessions and they work fine. Plenty of stopping power with no fade even on MSR Cresson 1.3 which is hard on brakes because there's no straights for cooling. There's certainly a level at which these won't be suitable for track, but I'm not close to that yet. They are also great street pad with low dust.

As others have suggested, stainless steel brake lines are well worth it.

You got this backwards. Drilled rotors on the track will crack. Slots are ok for both street and track.

Juso · 07-01-2017, 11:20 PM

What is a recommended pad that will at least have better initial bite than the stock pads? I want something like stock just with better initial bite. I've seen people say the hawk ceramics and the stoptech performance pads. If anyone recommends the stooptech ill probably just go with those since they are $40 cheaper. Thanks ahead of time!

06-30-2017, 06:33 PM	#16 (permalink)
SG4247 Track Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: OKC Posts: 786 Drives: 2010 touring Rep Power: 7842	I just turned the factory rotors and installed Endless MX72 pads. http://www.endless-brake.info/index....unds/item/mx72 Then changed the fluid to Wilwood EXP 600+ brake fluid. Outstanding brakes, no noise, no fade and no chatter. Some dust, a little more than OEM pads. Been tracked alot this summer and I drive it to work every day. Last edited by SG4247; 06-30-2017 at 06:57 PM.

06-30-2017, 06:46 PM	#17 (permalink)
N8GTOL Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 228 Drives: and flies Rep Power: 22	Like some others have said, stainless lines and good DOT 4 fluid make a more noticeable difference in feel than any street pads or rotors out there. I'm currently running EBC red stuff on their USR ultimax slotted rotors and I am very pleased with the combo. No need to go drilled or even slotted if only doing spirited street driving but I would slot before drilling. Just remember to pair good pads with good tires. Great pads with sh!ty tires won't equate to good stopping power. NVSTR likes this.

06-30-2017, 10:12 PM	#18 (permalink)
Amuse370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,170 Drives: '13 PW Fairlady Z Rep Power: 16	Running Michelin Ps4s 265 front 305 rear The only choices i have are the ones in the package. Nonetheless thanks for all the input __________________ [Powerhouse Amuse] [HKS] [Volk Racing] [KW Suspensions] [Eibach] [SPL] [TRS] [EVO-R] [NISMO]

07-01-2017, 02:39 PM	#19 (permalink)
ltullos Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: DFW Posts: 312 Drives: 2016 Nismo Tech MT Rep Power: 14	Pad recommendations If you're not going to track, don't bother with drilled or slotted rotors. You won't get any benefit from them and they can only cause you problems. Also I've used the Stop Tech street pads for numerous track sessions and they work fine. Plenty of stopping power with no fade even on MSR Cresson 1.3 which is hard on brakes because there's no straights for cooling. There's certainly a level at which these won't be suitable for track, but I'm not close to that yet. They are also great street pad with low dust. As others have suggested, stainless steel brake lines are well worth it. Amuse370z likes this.

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07-01-2017, 11:20 PM	#21 (permalink)
Juso Base Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Texas Posts: 120 Drives: 12 Nissan 370z GM 7A Rep Power: 8	What is a recommended pad that will at least have better initial bite than the stock pads? I want something like stock just with better initial bite. I've seen people say the hawk ceramics and the stoptech performance pads. If anyone recommends the stooptech ill probably just go with those since they are $40 cheaper. Thanks ahead of time!