I'm wondering whether its really worth buying uprated discs/pads?

If you can get standard discs for MY00 4 pots for £92 off the net why bother spending £180 on grooved/drilled ones. My cars running 270BHP through a TEK map and have no immediate plans for more power.

Same for pads, is it worth buying uprated pads too? why not buy uprated pads but standard discs?

Car currently has (I think) pagid grooved/drilled and possible pagid pads. I don't really drive that hard as Ive either got the misses or nipper with me so only really get to give it a good blast now and again.

As always advice/opinion appreciated.

 

Do you feel any need to upgrade the discs/pads? If they're doing the job now, then the simple answer is no.

The OE discs/pads are a comprimise between performance and longevity and will suit the majority of drivers on public roads. They're biggest weakness is consistent performance and their ability to cope with huge amounts of heat if you really drive hard. They certainly did the job for me for 3 years.

A lot of people are guilty of fitting large discs and calipers purely based on looks and brand, but of course others will take the car on loads of track days and therefore need consistent braking lap after lap. Others run large BHP and need good brakes to stop the car from high-speed.

I fitted some Godspeed brakes for a number of reasons:-

1. I could fade the OE brakes on fast B-roads and single track, so wanted better performance
2. I wanted a seperate bell/disc setup
3. I wanted cheaper replacement costs than OE or single discs

Stefan

 

I found that the OE pads on my MY01 did not always give me the confidence I needed, esp when out on a run where speeds are high and braking more frequent than normal daily use. I switched to DS2500 pads and find they work well for both types of driving, so for me they are a sensible/required purchase. No more expensive than OE pads either, possibly cheaper.

 

I'd say pads are worth upgrading, but also recommend doing the brake lines and fluid. I'd stick with OE or cheaper disks.

 

I'm due some pads very soon to on a MY02 STI. Can anyone recommend some pads other than the OE ones as I've heard they're a bit overpriced compared to other brands.

 

Ferrodo DS2500 are popular. Also Pagid RS4-2.1, Mintex 1144, EBC ceramic red.

 

I always run Mintex 1155, excellent price and excellent performance, but can be a bit dusty and they do murder standard disks.

 

performace brake discs, IMO are a load of crap

you cant beat a increase in size