Viz

After owning 3 newage WRX motors decided to treat myself and got hold of a low mileage MY02 STI with PPP.
The last WRX was taken around the Nurburgring and was great fun, braking provided by the Red Stuff pads and OEM discs front & rear, the car was driven hard but the braking was predictable and always available.
The STI has recently had the discs and pads replaced all round (OEM parts) a few months before I brought it and they feed unresponsive and wooden i.e. I expected there to be more bite, but there is little, ok they work but compared to the WRX with the Red Stuff pads a big disappointment.

Am I setting my expectations too high for the Brembos/ OEM discs & pads, or is this typical ?

Any advice or guidance on how to make them better (sharper &/or bite harder) would be appreciated, i.e. pads, known problems & fixes mucha appreciated

TIA, Viz

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iTrader: (41)

Pads make a big difference, as you say the standard WRX set up is transformed by a simple change to EBC Pads for example. I had the Yellow R's on mine and they were excellent on the road. I don't find the Brembos on standard pads that much better tbh. Change of pads will sort that when they wear out.

Viz

So the EBC Reds it is, can you recommend any good suppliers ?

Thanks

Aztec Performance Ltd

iTrader: (234)

Reds are like chocolate pads....don't bother.

Have a search for the highly regarded Performance Friction Pads. We've had nothing but good feedback about them. We do them for £100 a set and you'll love them.