psigeek

iTrader: (17)

Hello all,

I'm looking to buy some Black Diamond discs to accompany the Mintex Extreme pads I still have sitting in my garage. In fact I'm looking to buy the discs in the next 24hours as I have an MOT coming up.

Now has anyone had experience of them? And which do I go for? Grooved, drilled or combination?

They'll be on a Bugeye JDM STI with Brembos if that helps.

Also, as it's a pad and disc change are those braided brake lines actually worth it?

Any replies appreciated,
Thanks.

GSUS

Hi, i can't speak for the black diamond disc however i'd be interested to hear from people who have used them as i'm seriously thinking about putting them on the Type-R.

As far as the braided lines are concerned then i'd say definitely go for them, you will notice the difference. From my understanding when the normal hoses get a little old they expand when you apply the brakes which obviously loses pressure or requires more braking. The braided lines i think are covered in a mesh which stops this from happening.

I'm sure i'll get corrected here but thats how i think they work

psigeek

iTrader: (17)

Hmm think I'll definitely throw the hoses in too then. Anyone else on the Black Diamond products? I'll order them in the morning. As long as I dare to leave it!

Mew

i used them b4 on a couple of 200-300bhp bmws and they are gr8 in my eyes especially for the price, i rate them better than the ebc discs and redstuff on my subaru classic

i have tried groove and drill n grooved and the braking is slightly different

psigeek

iTrader: (17)

Thanks for your input. I've heard good things so will be going ahead with the purchase. Grooved only I think.

Alarmeng

iTrader: (2)

Hi

I bought some Black diamond pads for my Sti and i think they are spot on.

I was going to try those red ones but after reading on here decided to give the Black Diamonds ones a go,great for me.

Gaz

Mew

let us know how they feel on the subaru my brakes may need doin soon and if i keep the subaru then i will probably change to black diamond again

stressymare

ive got Black Diamond drilled and grooved on the front ov my bug

carnt fault them at all

had trouble finding them for the rears tho so had to get somethin different

ive got cheap Ferrodo pads on the front and never get any brake fade at all

Aztec Performance Ltd

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If you are serious about braking, consider Performance Friction Brakes.

https://www.scoobynet.com/trader-ann...ble-price.html

In stock for next day delivery

psigeek

iTrader: (17)

I can point you in the direction of where to find the rears. I have ordered a full set of fronts and rears now. Thanks for your reply, all helps to make a decision.

psigeek

iTrader: (17)

If I could justify the cash I'd have them, though need rears too and don't plan on being on track. Thanks for the reply though