Front Pad Suggestions
#1
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Front Pad Suggestions
Hi,
I need a new set of front pads for the weekend. I currently have 4 month old CL RC5+ pads fitted which have failed, the left front has fallen to pieces and thrown **** all over the alloy and pasted the disc with crap.
I've had Godspeed Kevlar Pads which were no good, the CL RC5+ pads were great up until they fell to pieces. I'd like a similar type pad, but something that actually stays together!!
Any suggestions? Car is an '03 WRX PPP Wagon.
Cheers,
I need a new set of front pads for the weekend. I currently have 4 month old CL RC5+ pads fitted which have failed, the left front has fallen to pieces and thrown **** all over the alloy and pasted the disc with crap.
I've had Godspeed Kevlar Pads which were no good, the CL RC5+ pads were great up until they fell to pieces. I'd like a similar type pad, but something that actually stays together!!
Any suggestions? Car is an '03 WRX PPP Wagon.
Cheers,
#2
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PERFOMANCE FRICTION Z RATED PADS or one of there other compounds 08 etc...or PAGID RS15/RST3,because by the sounds of it your quite hard/heavy on the brakes so one of these compounds should do you well,speak to Alyn of ASPERFORMANCE or Ian at Godspeed for competitive prices.SJ.
#4
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I couldn't find PFZ pads or Pagid RS's in WRX 4 pot fitment.
So I've ordered a set of Hawk Performance HP+ pads, not sure they'll be that well known on here but they've had great reviews so I'm going to give them a try.
So I've ordered a set of Hawk Performance HP+ pads, not sure they'll be that well known on here but they've had great reviews so I'm going to give them a try.
#5
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They don't make PF Z rated pads for the WRX subaru 4 pots , only for the Brembo's.
I'm surprised you have had issues with the CL pads , first time I have heard of them falling apart , are you sure the pistons are all free , and not a sticky one that has overheated the pads ?
I'm surprised you have had issues with the CL pads , first time I have heard of them falling apart , are you sure the pistons are all free , and not a sticky one that has overheated the pads ?
#6
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The calipers have got 8x stainless pistons and new seals I bought from you so I would hope not
If you google it, it's not an uncommon problem, quite a few people have had similar problems. They were great up until they broke up.
If you google it, it's not an uncommon problem, quite a few people have had similar problems. They were great up until they broke up.
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#8
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It's only one side that let go, I think I was just unlucky maybe.
I should be getting a refund on them as they've not been on the car long, the retailer I bought them from has been quick to respond and helpful. I just need to get some pics of the damage etc over to them when the pads come out.
I should be getting a refund on them as they've not been on the car long, the retailer I bought them from has been quick to respond and helpful. I just need to get some pics of the damage etc over to them when the pads come out.
#9
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Perhaps you have gone over the temp range of them , how hard was the car being used ? ask them to send you RC6 instead and see if they are more suitable for you , but these are hard on discs and you need to clean the wheels and car more otherwise they can make a mess !
#12
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Pads are in and working well. The dust seals are burnt though! They'll only get burnt again if I replace them so they can stay that way for now.
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