97MaxGurl

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About to replace stock pads with either Axxis of Porterfields. Which one is better? Should I get all four replaced or just the front set?

anGeLa

MADMAN

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alot of people on this board recommend poterfields

Confused

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Porterfields

mention Maxima.org group price.

Enduro

I have Porterfields on 4 corners and they seem to stop pretty well...can't compare to Axxis cause I've never had them. However I definitely recommend doing all 4 corners no matter which brand u choose. Simply because if doing just the fronts, your front end now will be providing much more work than the rear thus wearing your front rotors and tires much quicker...yeah it'll probably FEEL like u're stopping faster, just like applying lots more pressure on the front brakes of you bicycle!

Enduro

I have Porterfields on 4 corners and they seem to stop pretty well...can't compare to Axxis cause I've never had them. However I definitely recommend doing all 4 corners no matter which brand u choose. Simply because if doing just the fronts, your front end now will be providing much more work than the rear thus wearing your front rotors and tires much quicker...yeah it'll probably FEEL like u're stopping faster, just like applying lots more pressure on the front brakes of your bicycle...which I wouldn't do

AndyXXL

Well, I got my Axxis brake pads installed several days ago. I could definitely feel the difference, such as better braking distance, less pressure applied on break pedal...BUT just last night I started hearing this AWFUL squeak when I apply brakes at low speeds. I am going back to the shop that installed them for me to get it checked, cuz it wasn't that bad with nissan brake pads.

Enduro

Yeah Andy mine to this day give this high pitch squeals when light pressure is applied. It also did it just before replacing the pads...went away after awhile and came back. I even put the anti-squeal compound on the shims. May be I'll get new shims next time I clean the brakes...the ones in the back look suspicious cause it rusted out pretty bad.

AndyXXL

Oh no man, something's definitely wrong with my brakes. This morning I noticed the sound became louder, sounds like a siren and I also get vibration. I think it's comming from the front right wheel.

Enduro

Wooow...some squealings is ok but vibration sounds bad. Did u break in your new pads instead of stomping on them when they're brand new? Cause that just may warp your rotor Definitely bring it back for a check...possibly the pads retainer is loose or even the caliper's bolt. Good luck man!

BEJAY1

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I just compared these too. Some people said the Axxis didn't do well cold and had to warm up first. The Porterfields gripped better cold - and flat out grabbed you to a stop when warm.





[Edited by BEJAY1 on 02-25-2001 at 10:13 AM]

AndyXXL

Oh yeah, I tried not to break hard, even while driving in the city, although it sais "No braking in required" right on the box.