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Old Jun 30, 2016 | 10:41 PM
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Which brake pads do you guys recommend? project mu, stop tech or hawk.
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Old Jul 1, 2016 | 08:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Navydoc13
Which brake pads do you guys recommend? project mu, stop tech or hawk.
I think there are a few threads on this. It depends on what you are looking for out of your brakes...try starting here:

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...nd-brakes.html
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And Here:

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...rake-pads.html

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...ke-rotors.html

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/cl-...y-special.html

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...rake-pads.html

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...41-brakes.html

Pad selection depends on what your preferences (strip, track or dual purpose) My pads are Ferodo DS2500 in front and Project Mu HC+800 in back. Both are dual purpose pads and I couldn't be happier with them. I'm also a fan of forum sponsor - SpeedFreaksUSA,



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Old Jul 1, 2016 | 11:50 AM
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As Lou mentioned it depends what your own priorities and preferences are. We have had the most success with the Project Mu NS400 if you are looking for an ultra low dust street performance pad or the HC+800 if you drive very aggressively and want an aggressive street pad that is track capable. The Stoptech streets are also great pads that cost less but you will sacrifice quite a bit on the dust levels and they don't have the strongest initial bite if that is a concern. My personal option of HAWK products is very low outside of their DTC 60 and 70 track compounds but they seem work for some people's needs. Please let me know if you have any specific questions about any of your options.

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Originally Posted by Navydoc13
Which brake pads do you guys recommend? project mu, stop tech or hawk.
Hey Navydoc I tried stoptech they were just ok initial bite not that great, stopping power so so, currently on Project Mu NS400 very close to oem initial bite excellent stopping power for street pad very happy with them much less dust than oem pads as well.
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Old Jul 1, 2016 | 09:08 PM
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project mu is where im leaning to, i dont drive aggressive, i dont do track. and yes thats what im looking for is less dust! thanks guys. is $300 for project mu good price?
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Originally Posted by Navydoc13
project mu is where im leaning to, i dont drive aggressive, i dont do track. and yes thats what im looking for is less dust! thanks guys. is $300 for project mu good price?
If you're seeing both front and rear Project Mu NS400 for $300 shipped then you are not looking at the correct pad shapes. They have also been on backorder for quite a while so it is unlikely anyone actually has them in stock. We have rears in stock but have been waiting on our order for fronts since February. The good news is that they are scheduled to arrive at the end of this week if you are still interested in trying out a set

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Old Jul 6, 2016 | 04:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Navydoc13
project mu is where im leaning to, i dont drive aggressive, i dont do track. and yes thats what im looking for is less dust! thanks guys. is $300 for project mu good price?
SpeedFreaks will not steer you wrong for what you are looking for. Buy with confidence.
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Old Jul 6, 2016 | 05:12 PM
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Def reach out to Matt at SpeedFreaksUSA.. He is a good honest guy who will field a billion questions, even ones repeated over and over (I speak from experience asking those questions)
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Originally Posted by SpeedFreaksUSA
If you're seeing both front and rear Project Mu NS400 for $300 shipped then you are not looking at the correct pad shapes. They have also been on backorder for quite a while so it is unlikely anyone actually has them in stock. We have rears in stock but have been waiting on our order for fronts since February. The good news is that they are scheduled to arrive at the end of this week if you are still interested in trying out a set

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how much for just the front?
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^^^^Look Here:

http://speedfreaksusa.com/c-642080-f...exus-is-f.html

Contact Matt @ matt@speedfreaksusa.com

And there is a CL discount.

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Originally Posted by flowrider
^^^^Look Here:

http://speedfreaksusa.com/c-642080-f...exus-is-f.html

Contact Matt @ matt@speedfreaksusa.com

And there is a CL discount.

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how do i get that discount?
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Old Jul 6, 2016 | 09:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Navydoc13
how do i get that discount?
Like Lou pointed out, contact Matt and tell him you would like the CL discount.
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