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Old 05-03-06, 08:29 AM
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I am getting ready to buy some SS brake lines and new brake pads. As of right now, my current pads are Axxis Ultimate (ceramic), and I think these pads are crappy! I have Brembo cross drilled/slotted rotors, and I have to clean my rims from brake dust almost everyday. Can you guys tell me what pads wont cause as much dust.
Old 05-03-06, 08:39 AM
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Some may disagree with me....but I like my EBC Greenstuff pads.....limited amount of dust.
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Check out Porterfield pads. I running them on my GS400 and not only do they perform exceptional well but keep the wheels relatively clean.

I had EBC Green Stuff and didn't like their stopping power; although they were clean.
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ebc green was ok, but personally i am not that impressed by them.

i have the hawk hps now, also not much dusk, and braking is much better than the green stuff
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I had axxis metal master on my old gs3 and I liked them. I have axxis ultimates on my gs4 now and I dont like them....way too much dust. It's also hard to modulate...pretty much just ON/OFF. I have hawk hps on my nissan 240sx and i like them. My next pads for my gs4 will be axxis mm or hawk hps.
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Originally Posted by JLAM
I had axxis metal master on my old gs3 and I liked them. I have axxis ultimates on my gs4 now and I dont like them....way too much dust. It's also hard to modulate...pretty much just ON/OFF. I have hawk hps on my nissan 240sx and i like them. My next pads for my gs4 will be axxis mm or hawk hps.
the axxis ultimates are high performance pads, definitely dusty. i have the axxis deluxe (the mildest pad in its lineup) on my sc430 and i like them a lot too
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I like Hawk HPS too, but never paid any attention to dusting - one big issue with HPS is the very low amount of grab when they're cold (first thing in the morning).
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I replaced my stocks with Akebono ceramics and there is barely no dust. Quiet and clean, very happy.
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Thanks for the input everyone, I ordered some Axxis Deluxe from Carsons along with some SS brake lins, rear shim kit, and some TM plugs. I hope the deluxe pads are better. I spoke to Gordon and he told me that the metal masters were very dusty as well.
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Hi Guys!
Sorry for going off topic a little but one reply mentioned L tuned steering.
L tuned steering ECU what exactly are the benefits of this system?
My Power steering at the moment is sucky. In wintertime I have to literally do push ups to build up my strength in order to be able to steer when it's stationary. It's easier when it's in motion.
This should not be, am I right?

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SOunds good...Gordon sending me as set of the Deluxe too.....My Rotora should be in tomorrow ..ANyways I hope the Deluxe are good, i been researching for months now
on brake pads, my chose was the Axxis Deluxe or Hawks (whatever model with less dust)
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Will Deluxe Plus work well with cross-drilled (no slots) rotors? Btw...how much for all 4 corners (shipped) from Carsons?

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Originally Posted by GUNRU-GS4
I replaced my stocks with Akebono ceramics and there is barely no dust. Quiet and clean, very happy.

Me 2 - very very happy. Best pads for stock setup in my opinion.
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Originally Posted by PHML
Will Deluxe Plus work well with cross-drilled (no slots) rotors? Btw...how much for all 4 corners (shipped) from Carsons?

Pete
Deluxe Plus pads will be ok if you do not track your car.
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Akebono all the way. I put 20k on them and they still look and feel new.


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