Just wondering what everyone's opinion was as to the best brake pads out there are. I mean money wise and ones that DON'T sqeal.. man I can't stand it when my brake squeals.. neway.. semi-metallic? organic?.. thanks for the input

chieh

 

Use the search function and received 10x more information anyone could post about it. Best? Best for what? Racing, everyday, dual purpose?? Hard to say. And for the heavy maxima, I don't think organics are available.

 

Axxis Metalmasters are the best overall from a performance/minimal dusting standpoint....

Dissertation #1:

Axxis Pad Types

Autospecialty brands include Super-Lux, Metal-Lux, Super-X, and Metal-X. Metal-Lux is our premium quality semi-metallic pad featuring an asbestos free formula.

- If you specialize in Mercedes, Jaguar, BMW, Saab or Volvo, we offer the industry leading Axxis brake pads, in Metal Master semi-met, or Deluxe Plus... both asbestos free materials. Axxis Metal Master and Axxis Deluxe Plus are the leading brands of pads for upscale European and Japanese sports sedans.

Metal Master pads are designed for applications requiring the highest performance from a semi-metallic pad.

Deluxe Plus is formulated from the latest, proven asbestos-free organic materials, for those applications specifically requiring an NAO formula. It is recognized for maintaining low fade and squeal, with minimal brake dust.

- Metal-Lux and Super-Lux Autospecialty brands are specially formulated pads of the highest quality:

Metal-Lux Premium Quality Semi-Metallic brake pads feature a proven asbestos-free formula. Super-Lux is our premium quality, organic non-asbestos formula pad. Super-Lux Premium Quality Organic Pads feature a proven asbestos-free formula. Both Metal-Lux and Super-Lux brand materials meet or exceed OE specification, and include shims where necessary.

- Metal-X and Super-X are priced competitively against standard replacement grades, and yet offer dramatically improved stopping power for both import and domestic vehicles.

Reference: http://www.autospecialty.com/nonflash/friction/911.htm

 

3rd gen (89 to 94) Brake Numbers:

Front Brake Hardware Kit: 41080-73L26

Front Brake Rotor: JBR-505 $45 @carparts.com

Front Brake Pads:
Deluxe Plus: 22-430-01 $39
Metalmaster: 23-430-01 $47 (Recommended)
Metal-LU: 24-430-01 $26
Metal-LU: 24-653-01 $23
Super-LU: 25-430-01 $23
Super-LU: 25-653-01 $21
Super-X: 27-430-01 $21
Metal-X: 28-430-01 $22
Metal-X: 28-653-01 $22

Rear Brake Rotor: JBR-506 $35 @carparts.com

Rear Brake Pads:
Deluxe Plus: 22-540-01 $33
Metalmaster: 23-540-01 $46 (Recommended)
Metal-LU: 24-540-01 $27
Super-LU: 25-540-01 $20
Super-LU: 25-595-01 $20
Super-X: 27-540-01 $17
Super-X: 27-595-01 $17
Metal-X: 28-540-01 $23

 

4th gen (95 to 99) rotor/pad numbers:

Front Brake Rotor: JBR-505 $45 @carparts.com

Front Brake Pads:
Deluxe Plus: 22-430-01 $39
Metalmaster: 23-430-01 $47 (Recommended)
Metal-LU: 24-430-01 $26
Metal-LU: 24-653-01 $23
Super-LU: 25-430-01 $23
Super-LU: 25-653-01 $21
Super-X: 27-430-01 $21
Metal-X: 28-430-01 $22
Metal-X: 28-653-01 $22
Porterfield uses 430 Series

Rear Brake Rotor: JBR-752 $43 @carparts.com

Rear Brake Pads:
Deluxe Plus: 22-540-01 $33
Metalmaster: 23-540-01 $46 (Recommended)
Metal-LU: 24-540-01 $27
Super-LU: 25-540-01 $20
Super-X: 27-540-01 $17
Metal-X: 28-540-01 $23
Porterfield uses 540 Series

 

Thnx for all the info!

 

hawk is coming out with pads for the 2000 max those are definetly the best another good one is ebc green stuff but they show too much brake dust

 

You're wrong...



The Axxis Deluxe Plus pads are organic, meaning you can throw some in a 3rd (or 4th) gen Max....But I was unimpressed when I ran these with my Powerslot rotors...however many brake changes ago that was...

 

It's just that I think the 3-gens come stock w/ semi-metallics. So I wouldn't want to use non-semi-metallics when replacing. ?? donno.

 

It's not a good idea to use the organics anyway.....

$xxx dollar lesson learned....

I think I'll name myself "Brake-Master".

What do you think?

 

No. "The brake master"! "Binder Master Minder"?

 

bill99gxe How do you like your EBC Greenstuff pads with the power slot rotors? I have the same rotors but looking for pads.
Thanks Jon

 

Read this:

<A HREF="https://maxima.org/forums/showthread.phtml?threadid=19113">EBC pads</A>

Use the search feature above and do a search for my screenname.....I think I have the most brake pad/rotor related responses of anyone here.....

 

Thanks for the info I was interested in them because of the low dust and performance. Now I am going to look for another brand

-jon