How loud are the Carbotechs?

imag · 09-21-2009, 07:52 PM

Okay, so I'm thinking of going to the Carbotech XP8 rears and XP10 fronts, but I'm wondering how loud they are (vs. the Hawk HP+). I don't really feel like swapping pads between track days, and I can deal with some squealing, but I kind of want to avoid the "waking up the neighborhood" effect when driving at night.

What do y'all think?

imag · 09-23-2009, 09:28 PM

No comment from *anyone*? C'mon - I know a few of you have used them. It's not a ridiculous question, and there's no good answer in old postings...

dlmartin81 · 09-24-2009, 09:40 AM

I don't think it's a "ridiculous question" either but finding someone who has used both to give you a comparison may be difficult.

rbratton · 10-10-2009, 10:31 PM

I have the xp10/8 combo for use on the track. Off track, they make horrible noise and dust... They just aren't practical for the street; the noise will drive you nuts and your wheels will always be dirty.

imag · 10-12-2009, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rbratton

I have the xp10/8 combo for use on the track. Off track, they make horrible noise and dust... They just aren't practical for the street; the noise will drive you nuts and your wheels will always be dirty.

Thanks much! I ended up going with HP+ for the moment. We'll see how long they (and my rotors) last. The HP+ are basically like stock on the street, which works, and I wasn't pushing the brakes hard enough on the track yet to get fade; we'll see what happens when I do two days back to back at the end of the month.

I wish I had a garage; I'd swap pads out. Urban living...

alan93rsa · 10-11-2009, 05:03 PM

I just purchased a set of XP10/8 for my Cayman S. I'll be at Mid-Ohio next weekend to see how they work.

I have used CarboTech street pads on my 91 NSX and they did a good job. I wanted something quiet and with low dust. They delivered on both.

Bster · 12-17-2009, 03:25 AM

I thought I'll give some input to this thread as I've been using the factory bedded carbotech XP10/8 for about 1500km now. Until now, it hasn't squeaked much at all. Only once in a while it does, but goes away after a bit.

I'm using Motul RBF600 brake fluids and combined with the pads, it bites really well.

sensi09 · 12-17-2009, 05:29 AM

I was previously looking at this combo, and found that loudness is rather subjective. There are some that said it was much too loud for the street while others said that it really wasn't that loud, but rather quite livable.

I am curious to how a good bed-in could effect results.

MightyBobo · 12-17-2009, 06:45 AM

Im using the XP10/8 combo, and it was definitely squeeky off the track. Granted, I havent daily driven it off the track - thats what my truck is for.

To be quite honest, changing your pad is ridiculously easy on the 370. Maybe 30-45 minutes of work?

corner3garage · 12-17-2009, 12:18 PM

yeah I agree the carbotech xp series is a bit loud off track, comparable to hawk hp+'s actually.

MightyBobo · 12-17-2009, 01:49 PM

I'd probably get HPS' for the street, myself. Plenty of grip for the street...

09-21-2009, 07:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
imag Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Oakland, CA Posts: 446 Drives: up the wall Rep Power: 17	How loud are the Carbotechs? Okay, so I'm thinking of going to the Carbotech XP8 rears and XP10 fronts, but I'm wondering how loud they are (vs. the Hawk HP+). I don't really feel like swapping pads between track days, and I can deal with some squealing, but I kind of want to avoid the "waking up the neighborhood" effect when driving at night. What do y'all think?

10-11-2009, 05:03 PM	#6 (permalink)
alan93rsa Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 412 Drives: 16 Cayman GT4 Red Rep Power: 221	I just purchased a set of XP10/8 for my Cayman S. I'll be at Mid-Ohio next weekend to see how they work. I have used CarboTech street pads on my 91 NSX and they did a good job. I wanted something quiet and with low dust. They delivered on both. __________________ 16 Cayman GT4, Carmine Red, Buckets, PCCB etc.

12-17-2009, 03:25 AM	#7 (permalink)
Bster Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Singapore Posts: 174 Drives: '09 PW Z34 Manual Rep Power: 17	I thought I'll give some input to this thread as I've been using the factory bedded carbotech XP10/8 for about 1500km now. Until now, it hasn't squeaked much at all. Only once in a while it does, but goes away after a bit. I'm using Motul RBF600 brake fluids and combined with the pads, it bites really well. __________________ TEIN Monoflex with EDFC \| H&R 20mm Spacer \| SPC Rear Camber \| HKS Hi-Power \| Berks High Flow Cat \| Stillen G3 \| EVO R Rear Diffuser \| Blacked out headlights \| Z1 34Row Cooler \| Z1 SS Brake lines

12-17-2009, 06:45 AM	#9 (permalink)
MightyBobo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 8,465 Drives: No cars; only bikes Rep Power: 53	Im using the XP10/8 combo, and it was definitely squeeky off the track. Granted, I havent daily driven it off the track - thats what my truck is for. To be quite honest, changing your pad is ridiculously easy on the 370. Maybe 30-45 minutes of work? __________________ I don't own a car anymore.

12-17-2009, 12:18 PM	#10 (permalink)
corner3garage The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Laguna Hills, CA Posts: 9,879 Drives: 240sx, 350z, 370z Rep Power: 35	yeah I agree the carbotech xp series is a bit loud off track, comparable to hawk hp+'s actually. __________________ Corner3motorsports.com

09-23-2009, 09:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
imag Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Oakland, CA Posts: 446 Drives: up the wall Rep Power: 17	No comment from anyone? C'mon - I know a few of you have used them. It's not a ridiculous question, and there's no good answer in old postings...

09-24-2009, 09:40 AM	#3 (permalink)
dlmartin81 Track Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Chalfont, PA Age: 43 Posts: 923 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 608	I don't think it's a "ridiculous question" either but finding someone who has used both to give you a comparison may be difficult.

10-10-2009, 10:31 PM	#4 (permalink)
rbratton Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Vine Grove, KY Posts: 89 Drives: 2009 370Z Rep Power: 17	I have the xp10/8 combo for use on the track. Off track, they make horrible noise and dust... They just aren't practical for the street; the noise will drive you nuts and your wheels will always be dirty.

12-17-2009, 05:29 AM	#8 (permalink)
sensi09 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: so cal Posts: 449 Drives: _ Rep Power: 17	I was previously looking at this combo, and found that loudness is rather subjective. There are some that said it was much too loud for the street while others said that it really wasn't that loud, but rather quite livable. I am curious to how a good bed-in could effect results.

12-17-2009, 01:49 PM	#11 (permalink)
MightyBobo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 8,465 Drives: No cars; only bikes Rep Power: 53	I'd probably get HPS' for the street, myself. Plenty of grip for the street... __________________ I don't own a car anymore.

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