Brake pads

DJJSR · 09-22-2007, 07:17 PM

Hi all, new guy here. Just got a new S2000 yesterday. I love it, I love it, I love it. HOWEVER, I've cleaned the wheels 3 times in 400 miles!!! Does anyone have a recommendation for a different set of brake pads that don't make as much dust???

gomarlins3 · 09-22-2007, 09:24 PM

Are you on the OEM pads? The OEM's usually don't make that much dust.

Java Junky · 09-23-2007, 01:24 AM

Dunno Don, but, unless there's some new kid on the block that I don't know about, when you've got brake material that's good at what it's supposed to be good at, when you put the binders to good use, you get tell-tale brake dust. Fact'a life.
Maybe brake materials color-coded to the wheels so the residue isn't obvious. (Sorry. That slipped out.)
Be well.
Java

Vezna31 · 09-23-2007, 11:22 AM

3 times over 400 miles doesn't seem to be overly excessive to me for cleaning. But then again, I go to racetracks and have gone through 50% pad life in 3 sessions, even glazed a set of OEM's on a mountain drive.

JRZ · 09-23-2007, 03:04 PM

I actually had to clean mines everyday especially with white wheels. The OEM pads work perfect but, the dust it generates is horrible. If a little more pedal effort doesn't bother you, go order some ceramic pads and put them in ASAP since your car is still new that would be ideal. I've ordered a cheaper set of Posi-Quiets from Rockauto for a little over $40 and couldn't be happier. Good luck

Vezna31 · 09-23-2007, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by JRZ

I actually had to clean mines everyday especially with white wheels. The OEM pads work perfect but, the dust it generates is horrible. If a little more pedal effort doesn't bother you, go order some ceramic pads and put them in ASAP since your car is still new that would be ideal. I've ordered a cheaper set of Posi-Quiets from Rockauto for a little over $40 and couldn't be happier. Good luck

Couple qestions on ceramic pads: Do they wear out? Can the stock rotors handle them for a prolonged time and with aggressive driving?

JRZ · 09-23-2007, 06:38 PM

From what I've read, the ceramic pads do wear a lot slower than the softer OEM pads. With that said, the ceramic pads also would eat up the stock rotors more quickly due to its harder material. But, if peak performance is not the main concern, the benefits out weight the cons. I've always noticed a lot of dust along the whole back fender and door so I assume I'm also breathing in some of that which can't be good.

wasabiman · 09-23-2007, 06:41 PM

I had ceramic pads on my mr2, and switched to carbon metalic pads due to a recommendation on an mr2 forum. It felt like I had better brake feel. Can't say I saw more or less brake dust. Then again I was living in Washington at the time and it rained the majority of the time I was out there, needless to say cleaning my wheels every day wasn't one of my priorities.

Vezna31 · 09-23-2007, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by wasabiman

I had ceramic pads on my mr2, and switched to carbon metalic pads due to a recommendation on an mr2 forum. It felt like I had better brake feel. Can't say I saw more or less brake dust. Then again I was living in Washington at the time and it rained the majority of the time I was out there, needless to say cleaning my wheels every day wasn't one of my priorities.

Cleaning isn't one of my priorities either. I went through a set of hybrid pads in 6 months, but my brakes were so much better than stock. I'd rather feel safe.

desmo4 · 10-17-2007, 03:47 PM

I like Stillen rotors with Mtech Extreme pads. They bite like Hawk Blue but do not hurt the rotors. A little dust.

Jonathan

09-22-2007, 07:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
DJJSR Philosopher Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hooterville Posts: 1,652	Brake pads Hi all, new guy here. Just got a new S2000 yesterday. I love it, I love it, I love it. HOWEVER, I've cleaned the wheels 3 times in 400 miles!!! Does anyone have a recommendation for a different set of brake pads that don't make as much dust??? __________________ Don

09-23-2007, 01:24 AM	#3 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 5,451	Dunno Don, but, unless there's some new kid on the block that I don't know about, when you've got brake material that's *good* at what it's supposed to be good at, when you put the binders to good use, you get tell-tale brake dust. Fact'a life. Maybe brake materials color-coded to the wheels so the residue isn't obvious. (Sorry. That slipped out.) Be well. Java __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room.

09-23-2007, 03:04 PM	#5 (permalink)
JRZ Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 42	Ceramic pads are your answer I actually had to clean mines everyday especially with white wheels. The OEM pads work perfect but, the dust it generates is horrible. If a little more pedal effort doesn't bother you, go order some ceramic pads and put them in ASAP since your car is still new that would be ideal. I've ordered a cheaper set of Posi-Quiets from Rockauto for a little over $40 and couldn't be happier. Good luck

09-23-2007, 06:38 PM	#7 (permalink)
JRZ Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 42	From what I've read, the ceramic pads do wear a lot slower than the softer OEM pads. With that said, the ceramic pads also would eat up the stock rotors more quickly due to its harder material. But, if peak performance is not the main concern, the benefits out weight the cons. I've always noticed a lot of dust along the whole back fender and door so I assume I'm also breathing in some of that which can't be good. __________________ O7 GPW Seattle Wa

10-17-2007, 03:47 PM	#10 (permalink)
desmo4 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 519	I like Stillen rotors with Mtech Extreme pads. They bite like Hawk Blue but do not hurt the rotors. A little dust. Jonathan __________________ MY 2000 Mugen Air box, Headers, Exhaust, ECU, Pressure Plate,LSD, Radiator cap NZ Dampers, Thermo SW and Thermostat. 66 mm Throttle body, Sampco intake pipe and radiator hoses, Swift sway bars, Stillen rotors w/ M-tech extreme pads. BBS JDM Forged Wheels.w/ Potensa Re=01R's Nextgear Intake manifold gasket, SPA gauges, Alpine IDA-X001,KCE-300Bt BT Adapter, Focal 165 K2P speakers, Boston 10.5LF Subwoofer, Phoenix Gold ZX475Ti & Xenon X600.1 Sub Amp, Recaro Profi SPG w/Sparco 6 pt

09-22-2007, 09:24 PM	#2 (permalink)
gomarlins3 "Enjoy the drive" Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kuna Idaho Posts: 2,622	Are you on the OEM pads? The OEM's usually don't make that much dust.

09-23-2007, 11:22 AM	#4 (permalink)
Vezna31 Resident Track Whore :) Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Chula Vista, CA Posts: 1,170	3 times over 400 miles doesn't seem to be overly excessive to me for cleaning. But then again, I go to racetracks and have gone through 50% pad life in 3 sessions, even glazed a set of OEM's on a mountain drive.

09-23-2007, 06:41 PM	#8 (permalink)
wasabiman Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: SAN DIEGO, SOUTHBAY Posts: 96	I had ceramic pads on my mr2, and switched to carbon metalic pads due to a recommendation on an mr2 forum. It felt like I had better brake feel. Can't say I saw more or less brake dust. Then again I was living in Washington at the time and it rained the majority of the time I was out there, needless to say cleaning my wheels every day wasn't one of my priorities.

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