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Very happy with this combo so far. If it only squeak a tiny bit now and then, I can live with that.
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I had bought rotors and pads last October based on jdpdata's experience and have been meaning to post my results here...
I have these front rotors:
STT-127.44204L
STT-127.44205R
And the pads and shims he recommended:
Pads Set 04465-30540
Shim Kit 04945-30340
They were silent for the first 500mi, but after that, if ambient is cold (as it was where I live from November to March) the brakes will squeal from 5mph-0 when warmed up and will be worse up to 15mph-0 when cold. But once spring rolled around they've been absolutely silent; they won't squeal even under hard braking. So here's another data point for the above shims and pads probably being the best you can get for brake noise with aftermarket rotors. And of course the braking performance is good, at least as good as OEM was, I have had absolutely no problems there.
I have these front rotors:
STT-127.44204L
STT-127.44205R
And the pads and shims he recommended:
Pads Set 04465-30540
Shim Kit 04945-30340
They were silent for the first 500mi, but after that, if ambient is cold (as it was where I live from November to March) the brakes will squeal from 5mph-0 when warmed up and will be worse up to 15mph-0 when cold. But once spring rolled around they've been absolutely silent; they won't squeal even under hard braking. So here's another data point for the above shims and pads probably being the best you can get for brake noise with aftermarket rotors. And of course the braking performance is good, at least as good as OEM was, I have had absolutely no problems there.
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That was exactly my experience too. When ambient temperature is cold, squeal like a MF. But when warmed up, it barely let out a tiny squeak. I just couldn't deal with the annoying squeal so I sold off the damn car. Kinda miss her sometimes. Oh well, time to move on the bigger and better things. Good luck with the new rotors!
Last edited by jdpdata; Jun 10, 2021 at 09:39 AM.
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Update: wash car yesterday, left in garage overnight. Pull out in morning, no squeal. Went for 15 mins aggressive drive to warm up brakes. If I brake normally, no squealing. If late braking, tiny squeak. Inaudible with windows up. Pretty sure if I continue to bedding in new pads, squealing will be gone for good.
Side note: S+, manual paddle shift. Damn sweet down shift throttle blips from 3-2 is music to my ears with the JoeZ singing. Flew by cop at 50mph in tunnel in 3rd gear. Thank God he's on official business and didn't pull me over 😅
Side note: S+, manual paddle shift. Damn sweet down shift throttle blips from 3-2 is music to my ears with the JoeZ singing. Flew by cop at 50mph in tunnel in 3rd gear. Thank God he's on official business and didn't pull me over 😅
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Update: wash car yesterday, left in garage overnight. Pull out in morning, no squeal. Went for 15 mins aggressive drive to warm up brakes. If I brake normally, no squealing. If late braking, tiny squeak. Inaudible with windows up. Pretty sure if I continue to bedding in new pads, squealing will be gone for good.
Side note: S+, manual paddle shift. Damn sweet down shift throttle blips from 3-2 is music to my ears with the JoeZ singing. Flew by cop at 50mph in tunnel in 3rd gear. Thank God he's on official business and didn't pull me over 😅
Side note: S+, manual paddle shift. Damn sweet down shift throttle blips from 3-2 is music to my ears with the JoeZ singing. Flew by cop at 50mph in tunnel in 3rd gear. Thank God he's on official business and didn't pull me over 😅
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