Complete IS-F Brake Thread (Under-construction)
03-11-19, 11:49 AM
#512
We also have Carbotech 1521 compound which is extremely low dusting (slightly less than the Project Mu Type NS) but does not produce as much friction as the Project Mu pads.
-Matt M.
03-11-19, 12:27 PM
#514
We have done quite a bit with Project Mu Type NS (what was previously NS400). This latest batch is a slight reformulation that emits a bit more dust than the original compound but it's still a very quiet and low dusting compound, but also gives higher friction levels than the stock pads and the original formulation.
We also have Carbotech 1521 compound which is extremely low dusting (slightly less than the Project Mu Type NS) but does not produce as much friction as the Project Mu pads.
-Matt M.
We also have Carbotech 1521 compound which is extremely low dusting (slightly less than the Project Mu Type NS) but does not produce as much friction as the Project Mu pads.
-Matt M.
03-11-19, 05:00 PM
#515
PM sent!
03-22-19, 07:21 AM
#518
Hey Guys,
Has anyone used Powerstop Rotors or Evolution pads? Rockauto has them on sale right now for $150, just wondering if they are a good alternative or not worth the savings?
https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/...+pad+kit,13824
Has anyone used Powerstop Rotors or Evolution pads? Rockauto has them on sale right now for $150, just wondering if they are a good alternative or not worth the savings?
https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/...+pad+kit,13824
03-22-19, 10:38 AM
#519
Hey Guys,
Has anyone used Powerstop Rotors or Evolution pads? Rockauto has them on sale right now for $150, just wondering if they are a good alternative or not worth the savings?
https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/...+pad+kit,13824
Has anyone used Powerstop Rotors or Evolution pads? Rockauto has them on sale right now for $150, just wondering if they are a good alternative or not worth the savings?
https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/...+pad+kit,13824
03-24-19, 06:11 PM
#520
First time doing a brake job. Took me longer then expected as i took my time and the rears were a little more tricky getting the rotor off. I went with R1concepts geomet rotors and duralast gold ceramic pads.
I bedded them in using the 60-10 braking method.
They are super quiet and brake very well. Initial bite from oem isnt there but they do bite great for a dd. I have no regrets and love seeing no brake dust.
I have the r1 geomets on my jeep and the hubs still have no signs of rust and i live in nj where they salt the roads like crazy so thats why i went with them on my F. Under $440 im very happy with this setup.
My stock pads have alot of meat left on them if anyone is interested. Gonna post them soon.
I bedded them in using the 60-10 braking method.
They are super quiet and brake very well. Initial bite from oem isnt there but they do bite great for a dd. I have no regrets and love seeing no brake dust.
I have the r1 geomets on my jeep and the hubs still have no signs of rust and i live in nj where they salt the roads like crazy so thats why i went with them on my F. Under $440 im very happy with this setup.
My stock pads have alot of meat left on them if anyone is interested. Gonna post them soon.
03-24-19, 09:17 PM
#522
IS-F application
Make sure to contact kevin if your looking. Hes a vender on here and on isf fb pages. He gives great discounts!! Alot of good feedback from other car forums as well. Iv had great experiences with r1 and their rotors
Make sure to contact kevin if your looking. Hes a vender on here and on isf fb pages. He gives great discounts!! Alot of good feedback from other car forums as well. Iv had great experiences with r1 and their rotors
11-08-19, 03:09 PM
#523
Does anyone know the difference between these two OEM Brake Pad part numbers, (04465-53040) vs (04465-0W120). The former says its 2008 ISF compatible and it cost only $52.52.
03-12-20, 08:42 AM
#525
Let me start with, I am finished looking, unless Ferodo come up with the rear set for our cars, then Ferodo DS2500 front pads and Project Mu HC800+ rear pads will be my combo for as long as I own the F. I would like to thank Matt from SpeedFreaksUSA, just the best place to get your pads from. Thank you!
I am back with my feedback about the front Ferodo DS2500 pads installed. Just as anticipated, very strong pad. Right on par with the Project MU HC+ 800 pads I removed.
IMO these Ferodo DS2500 are best pads for the money if you want top notch performance without any of the race pad non-sense, like noise, grind and dust.
Yes, very strong and still quite a workload for the stock ABS system to keep up, as it is not that hard to lock the front wheels :-) The biggest difference over the PM800s is no more grinding noise when slowing down in high speeds, no squealing when going very slow after the long drive. Pretty much no grinding or any other noise. I was advised to re-bed the Project Mu's so many times, they lasted less than 10K. Yes, Ferodo pads might be little bit pricier, but worth every penny. 60-70% less dust (no exaggeration) than Project Mu HC800 + in dust on my front wheels. They also dust less than OEM Brembo pads, just to mention as not everyone runs Project Mu HC800+.
Yes, the Project Mu HC 800+ did not go easy on my front rotors, the new Ferodo's are way better in this regard. Its is strange, but after 500 miles the front rotors are way smoother than before.
It is like the new pads smoothed the the rotors. I have never seen that before.
Just my two cents, high performance braking can be as much fun as accelerating. Enjoy!
I am back with my feedback about the front Ferodo DS2500 pads installed. Just as anticipated, very strong pad. Right on par with the Project MU HC+ 800 pads I removed.
IMO these Ferodo DS2500 are best pads for the money if you want top notch performance without any of the race pad non-sense, like noise, grind and dust.
Yes, very strong and still quite a workload for the stock ABS system to keep up, as it is not that hard to lock the front wheels :-) The biggest difference over the PM800s is no more grinding noise when slowing down in high speeds, no squealing when going very slow after the long drive. Pretty much no grinding or any other noise. I was advised to re-bed the Project Mu's so many times, they lasted less than 10K. Yes, Ferodo pads might be little bit pricier, but worth every penny. 60-70% less dust (no exaggeration) than Project Mu HC800 + in dust on my front wheels. They also dust less than OEM Brembo pads, just to mention as not everyone runs Project Mu HC800+.
Yes, the Project Mu HC 800+ did not go easy on my front rotors, the new Ferodo's are way better in this regard. Its is strange, but after 500 miles the front rotors are way smoother than before.
It is like the new pads smoothed the the rotors. I have never seen that before.
Just my two cents, high performance braking can be as much fun as accelerating. Enjoy!
Edit: Autozone has their 20% off sale going again, apparently for Covid-19 "relief" #smh... Use code RELIEF to get 20% off and free shipping to your door. My total for new Brembo front rotors came to $227.18...
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