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Old Jul 15, 2008 | 07:32 PM
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Hey everyone,

I need new pads but I do not know which one to go with!! what brand should I get and why?? I also need to know the prices of the pads?

Thanks for the help in advance
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Old Jul 15, 2008 | 10:38 PM
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ok! i guess noone wants to help here
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Old Jul 15, 2008 | 10:46 PM
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i just think a majority of people stick with oem, but looks like you want aftermarket
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Old Jul 16, 2008 | 01:15 AM
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Nope. I got Satisfied Ceramic Brake Pads. I couldn't get the TSIB because my brakes were worn to the point, that they were voided..HAHA. Ceramics has much less brake dust. I like them
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Old Jul 16, 2008 | 02:29 AM
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I believe the OEMs are semi mettalic, doesn't going to ceramic eat away at the rotors faster?
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Old Jul 16, 2008 | 09:21 AM
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Nope. I got Satisfied Ceramic Brake Pads. I couldn't get the TSIB because my brakes were worn to the point, that they were voided..HAHA. Ceramics has much less brake dust. I like them
do u know how to get them? or from where?

how much did they cost you?
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Old Jul 16, 2008 | 09:22 AM
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Originally Posted by kloh7
I believe the OEMs are semi mettalic, doesn't going to ceramic eat away at the rotors faster?
pros should answer this question
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Old Jul 16, 2008 | 09:56 AM
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Originally Posted by kloh7
I believe the OEMs are semi mettalic, doesn't going to ceramic eat away at the rotors faster?
It depends, if you ride your brakes like a little old lady yes. I had them on my accord and they didnt hardly wear and they were stock rotors. I have them on my Z28 and there is no brake fade either. I would upgrade to the slotted rotors just for better performance.

Ghost you can get them at tirerack.com if you wanted to. Your local autozone should have them too.

I also saw something interesting when i took off my wheels to check why my tires make weird noises. there is a vent the directs air to the front brakes. I wonder if that is why there is so much brake dust coming off of it...
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Old Jul 16, 2008 | 01:30 PM
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It depends, if you ride your brakes like a little old lady yes. I had them on my accord and they didnt hardly wear and they were stock rotors. I have them on my Z28 and there is no brake fade either. I would upgrade to the slotted rotors just for better performance.

Ghost you can get them at tirerack.com if you wanted to. Your local autozone should have them too.

I also saw something interesting when i took off my wheels to check why my tires make weird noises. there is a vent the directs air to the front brakes. I wonder if that is why there is so much brake dust coming off of it...
I live in canada. do you know any good sites that sell it here. I do not fell like paying the custom and shipping from the state
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Old Jul 16, 2008 | 03:48 PM
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Originally Posted by 2slow
I got Satisfied Ceramic Brake Pads.
You can try the satisfied brake pads the are from Ontario canada

http://www.satisfiedbrakes.com/
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Old Jul 17, 2008 | 09:20 AM
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I run EBC Red Stuff pads and they stop on a dime and leave a nickle change....

I like em.
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Old Jul 17, 2008 | 12:13 PM
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I don't know if Hawk make anything for Lexus, but I have Hawk HPS on my previous VW, it was awesome, minimal brakedust, good stoping power, even at track.

if they carry it, try buying from TireRack, they could charge you duty and brokerage on behalf of UPS and custom, so you pay nothing when it arrives
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Originally Posted by slee18
You can try the satisfied brake pads the are from Ontario canada

http://www.satisfiedbrakes.com/
What is the different between the ceramic and performance

From 1 to 10 where 10 is the best, how do you rate these pads??
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Old Jul 17, 2008 | 03:35 PM
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Originally Posted by BlackGhost
What is the different between the ceramic and performance

From 1 to 10 where 10 is the best, how do you rate these pads??
I dont know. Check out tirerack.com for some ratings on the brakes. keep in mind most road course or track race cars use ceramic pads.
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Old Jul 17, 2008 | 04:15 PM
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just go with Akebono brake pads....i replaced mine with it...with 1 week of driving, the brake dust is so minimal that you barely even see it....really recommended if you hate the brake dust on the OEMs...
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