How bad do XP8 dust?

osbornsm · 01-07-2015, 09:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spooler

I am looking at changing pads for street use. The factory pads are not cutting it. How bad do the XP8's dust?

I lost my brakes 25 years ago due to cheap pads that overheated. That is the day I started doing my own brake work. Never again. Yes, I have a fear of it. I had nothing.

Well let's get specific...

What is it about the OEM pads which you are not satisfied.

Heat Resistance
Dust
Noise
Friction compound

If all you want is more friction... XP8 are not the way to go. Their minimum operating temperature is far above ambient.

This means: You will not have optimal braking under 75% of your brake pedal usage. The pads will generally be below the operating temperature, and therefore not have the correct braking properties for which they were designed.

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