ScottyPPP

Hi All,

I rebuilt my front calipers about 6 months ago with 8x new stainless pistons and new seals etc and ATE Super Blue fluid. At the same time I fitted a set of Kevlar pads to the front (All bought from Godspeed).

The first few months everything seemed ok, but I've noticed increasing brake judder from the front end. The Kevlar pads seem to be leaving alot of deposits around the disc and you can physically see that they're not even and in a sort juddered pattern around the disc.

If I give it a bed in process of hard stops I can get them to clean up and the brakes are smooth again. But after a day or so of normal use (not hard use) the judder is back .

The pads are low now anyway and I really don't fancy buying another set and having the same issues. Are there any similar priced pads that you guys would recommend?

Cheers,

Scott

Fonzey

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I had the same from Kevlars, but only when I took them on track - which Ian actively recommends against, so I couldn't really complain.

Godspeed Brakes

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If driving normally you shouldn't get deposits , maybe if there was hardly any material on them and they were overheating it might happen, buts that's the whole point of the kevlar pads , they are a very mild pad compared to a lot of performance pads and suitable for everyday driving

How much pad material is left on your pads.

Also when you fitted the pistons , did you clean all the rust from the top lip inside the bore in the calipers , as these rust , and if you don't get it all off they continue to rust and will tighten up onto the pistons , so even though you have fitted stainless steel pistons , they will never rust , but the caliper still can , check to see if the pistons move freely

Cheers Ian

ScottyPPP

There is probably about 4 or 5mm left on the pads (would need to physically measure, the squeal tabs aren't touching), there's enough meat on them for a while but they're obviously starting to wear low. The calipers were cleaned of rust and the pistons move freely. The pads are all wearing evenly too.

You can physically see the deposits around the discs, I've noticed it ever since they've been fitted. The car is running standard plain discs, they're not grooved or drilled.

To me its fairly obvious that the deposits are causing it as they can be cleaned off with a few hard stops (80 - 30 etc).

Godspeed Brakes

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I've no answer for you then if your sure all the above is correct , pad deposits are caused by hard driving not normal driving ??

ScottyPPP

Hard braking actually clears them off though! lol.

Think I'll try some new pads. Any recommendations?

stonejedi

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Carbone Lorraine RC5+,or some Performance Friction pads.SJ.

Godspeed Brakes

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Yes the CL5+ pads are good , but can be a bit squeely at low pressure low speed braking.

ScottyPPP

What about some EBC Yellowstuff's?

stonejedi

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You got to be kidding right?SJ.

ScottyPPP

They work well on BMW's .

I've only had the car since March and had lots of BMW's before hand. They're not so good then?

Godspeed Brakes

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I guess they have a place in the market for brakes , its not a pad we sell though through choice

If you want a really good pad hot or cold fit the CL RC5+ pads

stonejedi

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Your not driving a BMW now are you matetake the advice from myself and Ian I have driving a 500+bhp Subaru and my mate has the CL pads fitted and they were very very good,I would never recommend a pad that I have not driven with or would not be prepared to buy for myself.SJ.

ScottyPPP

I can't actually find a set for sale for the WRX 4 pots? Have you got them on your site?

Godspeed Brakes

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Yes they are here

http://www.godspeedbrakes.co.uk/~god...id_product=198

ScottyPPP

Whats the best you could do your 294mm Grooved Discs and these pads for?

Godspeed Brakes

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Can offer you grooved discs and RC5+ pads for £210 delivered
Cheers Ian

ScottyPPP

I've decided to go for plain discs instead but I will order the pads shortly.

ScottyPPP

Can you do any discount on the pads?

Godspeed Brakes

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We can't sorry , nothing in them to give away , I had given you discount on the discs as a package though

ScottyPPP

Driftworks had a deal on them for £118 delievered.

stonejedi

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I think that deal is long gone.SJ.

ScottyPPP

Nope, I've already ordered them .

Looking forward to getting them on.

stonejedi

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Did you phone them up?.SJ.

ScottyPPP

Ordered online.

ScottyPPP

Pads turned up promptly.

I'll be fitting the new discs and pads on Saturday .

Anyone looking for some RC5+ pads I'd suggest looking at that offer!

stonejedi

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Link.SJ.

ScottyPPP

http://www.driftworks.com/subaru-car...compounds.html

When added to the cart you will get 10% off (Discount (10% Off CL 4047 Pads). RC5+ for the Subaru 4 pots are £118 posted.

stonejedi

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Nice onemy friend was just about to get some I will send him the link and let him know.SJ.

ScottyPPP

No worries