Sticky Stuff

I've run my front pads too low (Always bluddy doing it) and as a consequence am considering new discs, rather than direct OEM replacements from a main dealer.
What's the recommended route to go with regards to replacement discs?
Will I need new callipers or just the discs and pads?
Or am I better off sticking with (new) original ones
It's a MY00 classic Impreza Turbo

Any help greatly appreciated

Andy

AJbaseBloke

IMHO non-drilled, just slotted DBAs and some decent pads (are formula Ferodo avialable in the UK? they seem to be pretty good, and cheaper than DS2500s). Just doing that should give some pretty decent braking improvement over OEM.

Just my 5p worth, HTH

PS I run DBA5000s (2 piece jobs), and carbon ceramic project myu stuff, they really SCHTOP, but they ain't exactly cheap

DB_SUB

I got fed up with a relative lack of feel from the OEM bits so went down the 'Pagid Grp N+' kit from Scoobysport. Couldn't believe the difference. Pedal feel much better and awesome stopping power. That was on my 99MY. Grooved disks looked pretty good as well, in my opinion.

Sticky Stuff

What's the Pagid stuff like under 'normal' driving conditions, i.e. when they're cold? Do you need shed loads of heat in 'em to get them functioning properly, or are they okay for pottering about with?

Gidney&Knowlesy

On my car with pagid pads (RS 421 & KAD 6 pots) from cold at 30 mph if I break hard at a traffic sign (example) my back boot will still be on that sign, when warmed up the rear windscren will be on the back of that sign.

My preferred choice

DB_SUB

I found that it didn't take very long at all to get any temperature into the brakes. The first stop required a little more care than normal just to get a 'feel' but I never felt that I wasn't going to stop in the distance I had allowed.

Had no problems with just pottering around.

[Edited by DB_SUB - 1/20/2004 4:56:53 PM]

STUBBSIE

What about black diamond or tarox?

baz sti 8

Give ian godney a ring at godspeed
can't remember the number but its
bridgend s wales about the best on price
and helpfull 2.


Baz

ian@godspeed.co.uk

[Edited by baz sti 8 - 1/20/2004 9:51:40 PM]

LWells

iTrader: (3)

Thats exactly my question, I am thinking of replacing my OEMs with some Black Diamond Combi discs and the DS2550 pads. Whats the opinions on this setup? seems the best value without spending mega money

Just found an alternative.. the Pagid 8 Groove discs with the above pads, only £25 more that Black Diamond....

Leon

[Edited by LWells - 1/22/2004 2:31:14 PM]

Sticky Stuff

I've decided to go for the Pagid Gp N kit from Scoobysport. £400+vat, includes discs, pads, hoses and fluid.

Thanks for the response folks.

Andy

wiggy

was looking at this kit to for my 95 wrx

[Edited by wiggy - 1/22/2004 11:03:02 PM]