Brake Pad Replacement Advice Needed on Standard WRX
Need some brake pad advice please.
Got a completely standard 2007 Hawkeye WRX which I am looking to replace the brake pads on as they are starting to feel a bit spongy and getting a bit of fade as well as the odd squeek now and again. I generally use the car for normal road driving with occasional fast road usage but no track use at all. Should I stick with the standard Subaru OEM pads or go for an alternative? There is a lot of talk on here about the new EBC Bluestuff pads but will I see any real benefit for this type of driving/usage? What kind of price difference is there between the OEM pads and alternatives and what are the wear rates like? I also seem to get a lot of brake dust from the OEM pads as I seem to be forever cleaning the wheels - is this similar with the EBC or alternatives? Thanks |
HI
All pads will give off dust , the softer they are the more dust they give off , performance pads are harder so will give off less dust , there isn't a pad available that doesn't give off some dust , unfortunately ! The bluestuff pads are very good , but only if you are going to get the use out of them , these are good for hard road use and track days , if your only getting a bit of fade with your standard pads then they might not be for you , the bluestuff pads on there own are £141 a set , where as I could supply you our Grooved discs and kevlar pads for £99 or £10 extra for the black centres to stop them going rusty , the kevlar pads are the first stage up from standard , so would work exactly like a standard pad when off to the shops , works ect , but would take more heat when pressing on so you wouldn't get the fade like you currently do I have all these on the shelf for next day delivery Or if you need anymore info , please ring me on 01656 723060 Cheers Ian |
Hi Scott,
Our Kevlar pads would fit the bill nicely, good bite from cold and improved fade resistance over OEM. Available to buy online or call 01462 488244 for a chat and advice :thumb: We have Bluestuff pads in stock, but wouldn't be worthwhile for your type of driving and you would lose cold bite. Buy with confidence from ScoobyNets' No.1 Ranked Authorised Advertisers :thumb: |
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