gs400jon

I expect to see even more dust than I see today on the LS460 Sport. Squeaking just reminds me that I have super brakes if needed.

jkeifer3

Those were the pads I put on my IS-F with great success. I'll check them out early next week and, yes, it's a shame to replace pads with a whopping 250 miles on them but it's worth it.

jkeifer3

I generally don't do panic stops from 120 mph, will never track the car, don't street race, etc. I just bought it because of the looks...... I'll get the ceramic pads and have the best of both worlds.

SpeedFreaksUSA

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We are looking into having a couple different pad compounds brought to market right now. The number one choice is to have a batch of Project Mu NS400 made- those have been wildly popular with the IS-F guys for being a performance street pad that emits about as little dust as a brake pad possibly can and it does so without sacrificing the friction levels and characteristics that you expect the brakes on an RC-F to have on the street. The other poplar option is the Carbotech 1521 compound. I believe they have a front pad available but we need to look into the rears.

What do you guys think? Are there any other compounds you would like to see available?

-Matt M.

Z3NK1

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A set of NS400's would be perfect!

johnnyreb

Hey, i'm IN just let me know WHICH one you Recommend since you're the Experts!

ThaDRD

Sounds like the NS400 would be the way to go if we get the same kind of braking as the stock pads. I'm interested.

jkeifer3

Hi Matt,

I've used the Carbotech 1521 on the front of my IS-F with excellent results. I can recommend these pads without hesitation.

Joe

SpeedFreaksUSA

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Fantastic! As of now it is looking like the 1521 will be the first available. I can confirm that the fronts are ready for production now and we are working to make the rears available very soon.

For those looking for something they can use a little more aggressively than a 1521 or NS400 we will also be making a couple options from Endless available immediately. The MX72 compound is one of the most versatile compounds available in 2015. It isn't as low dusting as say a Project Mu NS400 or Carbotech 1521 is but it isn't too far behind (it still offers a large reduction in dust compared to the OEM pads). However the feel, friction levels, modulation and and release are second to none in this category. These are a true street pad but have a temperature range that is starting to approach that of some less aggressive race compounds. This means it is capable of dealing with anything from a daily commute to "spirited" street use, canyon carving, autocross events and for some drivers even some beginner to low-intermediate level track use.

We are still working with Project Mu to try and make the NS400 available for the front and rear at a reasonable cost. The regular Type NS is available for the front right now but at roughly $450 it's hard to justify over a Carbotech 1521 for anyone just street driving the car with little to no hard use. Those that use the car more aggressively should be looking at the Endless compounds if they are spending that much.

For now we are starting with Carbotech and Endless because, in our opinion, they are two of the best options available for the RC-F crowd and they are available now. Keep your eyes peeled for a group buy in the very near future. We will continue to push to make the PMU NS400 available but I feel confident in saying they probably won't be available for a while.

-Matt M.

johnnyreb

I would Definitely be interested in a Group buy for the Carbotech 1521! What's their Price for a set without a Group Discount (i mean how much difference are we looking at, if it's not that much i may just go ahead & get'em). Rode around a lil' bit with the wife this morning & it was Embarrassing, she couldn't Believe a Brand New Car's Brakes could Sound so BAD!

rjmalm

Did you do any brake pad bedding when you got the car?
When I got mine, before I even got on the freeway (bremlo recommendation)
I did 10 easy stops from 30mph to 10mph with 1/2 mile drive between to allow them to cool. Then I did some higher speed faster stops from 50 to 10mph. About 30 of them with 1/2 mile direve between to cool.
Results no bad sound at all. Who says that factory does all that is required. Page 19 of attached might be overkill but I did it anyway.

SpeedFreaksUSA

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I believe we are shooting to get it kicked off next week if you can wait, otherwise shoot us a PM and we can work something out with you to get you the pads ordered before then. We are just waiting to hear back on the rear pads since we don't know the cost yet. Front 1521s are looking like they will be $261 but I will need to confirm that my pricing is accurate on Monday.

-Matt M.

johnnyreb

Thanks Matt for getting back so Quickly! I can wait till then! Hopefully, we can get some guys together to Do this!

Jowett

Brake pads may be compatible with the LS460 Sport Package cars… The calipers look the same. They share the same hardware kit… I have some LS460 Brembos sitting on the shelf, anyone want to pull a pad?

Jowett

Centric lists the same pad for both.