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Old 03-05-2004, 10:45 PM
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Brake pads recomendation

Was going to change out pads and was wondering if you guys could recommend a set of pads, based on actual usage and comparison, with minimal dusting. Am thinking about Raybestos Quiet Stops, Matrix Metal Master or EBC Green Stuff. LMK what you guys think. Thanks. I did read the info on Maxmods page, but was looking for some actual usage feedback in conjunction with the info on the Maxmods page.
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Old 03-06-2004, 05:08 AM
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I tell you what not to get: the ******* piece of siht carbon metallic pads that I bought. I was going to get ceramics, and I needed them that day and they didn't have them so I got talked into getting cm's and what a mistake!
They brake like crap, still dust a little and just started squeeking not long ago (after about 6-7 monthsof normal driving).

What do you guys think about the ceramics?
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Old 03-06-2004, 12:28 PM
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You really can't go wrong with Raybestos Quietstops.
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Old 03-06-2004, 04:09 PM
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Whatever you choose, don't purchase standard $18 generic, Wearever, storebrand, etc brands. Buy Raybestos or Bendix. I installed a set of generics on the rear of my car and they dusted all to hell! After switching to Bendix pads, the brake dust was barely even noticable!

Don't use cheapo, generic pads! You'll spend that extra $15 bux or so on cleaning supplies!

Good Luck!
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Old 03-06-2004, 05:17 PM
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dont get the albany cheapo's they sqeek after a litte bit of driving!!
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Old 03-06-2004, 06:24 PM
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Nissan OEM pads are OK if your driving style is conservative. However, if you use highway often and drive fast and agressive then go with something else because they fade after just one high speed stop.

Autozone ceramic pads are similar to OEM, same performance and same low dusting tendency, but cost aboout $15 less than OEM.

I heard that AXXISS Metal Masters and Ultimates are pretty good but they're $70-90.
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Thats very true, last week i took a road trip at 100mph and did a couple of stops at that speed. Now my rotors are warp.
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Old 03-07-2004, 09:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Maciek
I tell you what not to get: the ******* piece of siht carbon metallic pads that I bought. I was going to get ceramics, and I needed them that day and they didn't have them so I got talked into getting cm's and what a mistake!
They brake like crap, still dust a little and just started squeeking not long ago (after about 6-7 monthsof normal driving).

What do you guys think about the ceramics?

yea def dont go with the carbon metallic pads. i put those and new rotors on and the rotors were shot within like 3k. i have the morse ceramic from autozone. quiet, good braking and all that, not sure on the dusting factor yet cuz i still got my steelies on.
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