jassi_hayre Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Hi all, Thinking of upgrading my standard J spec NA brake pads all round and then upgrading to UK spec brakes when budget allows. The Chris Wilson brake pads seem to be recommended highly but are there any other pads I should consider? I'll probably upgrade to braided hoses and dot 5.1 fluid. Is it difficult to change brake pads? I ask because I was also thinking of doing some track days in the summer (one of the reasons I bought the car) and was wondering if I should get two sets of brake pads One for daily drive and another set for trackdays! What do you guys think? Thanks Jas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Endless CCX, Hawk HP+ - I've enjoyed both. I didn't like the Porterfields I had much, very dusty too. You should already have 5.1 fluid, standard issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranz Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Get the CW full race Jspec pads if you're tracking the car. Short of UK brakes with decent pads, these should last the trackday. The CW fast road pads probably won't withstand the heat of a decent track driver (depends on how decent you are? ). The only down side is the full race pads won't be much good on the road as they will have poor bite from cold, so you'll need to change pads at the track & back again after a day's fun. Either that or go for UK brakes with CW fast road pads, which is where I think you'll end up anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spidermonkey Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 I have CW pad on my car with braided lines, they are very good compared to the OEM stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Pads other than CW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jassi_hayre Posted January 25, 2008 Author Share Posted January 25, 2008 lol you just recommended some! Where can I get CW's at a decent price? also what hoses would you recommend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranz Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Contact CW (Chris Wilson) about his pads. Contact other traders on here about other pads. There was a thread on here a whils back where people listed their preference for pads in order of performance, however IIRC the top pads were very expensive. Edit: This is it http://mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=114296 The p[ost by Dusty is interesting. Get the braised goodridge hoses off Ebay. Or other members may have a set going spare? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spidermonkey Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Pads other than CW Point taken, but i have had other pads and they weren't a patch on Mr Wilsons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian C Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Get the braised goodridge hoses off Ebay. Or other members may have a set going spare? I have a lightly fried set Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soop Dogg Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 I have a lightly fried set I like mine grilled.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranz Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 I have a lightly fried set Do they still work or have they been 'structually compromised'?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Point taken, but i have had other pads and they weren't a patch on Mr Wilsons which ones did you try? anyone tried Mintex or DS2000? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 The only down side is the full race pads won't be much good on the road as they will have poor bite from cold, so you'll need to change pads at the track & back again after a day's fun. i have done one track day and about 30-40K road miles on CW race pads and they are absolutely fine for road use, the only downsides are a bit of squealing on light application and the dust.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 TRD pads in stock here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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