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07-21-2009, 02:25 AM
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07-21-2009, 02:28 AM
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No I mean the track material crumple and fall apart after 2 laps of Winton on a wet track day few years ago. I had about 40% before I started and down to nothing (rotor touching back plate) when I go home. I just don't want that to happen to any other car. Glad you have good experience with them coz I don't. I just lost confedence in them due to my and my mate's experiences.
No, never had that problem - mine have worn pretty progressively too.
Fair enough, we can only report back what we've each experienced. Mine has been positive thus far re: EBC's but happy to listen to others...
07-21-2009, 05:37 AM
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For what it's worth I use Endless CCR pads. They perform as well as OEM when cold and bite very well when warm - no track work but some spirited mountain driving. They are noisy and a bit dusty (not much worse than OEM though) but I can live with that. I can't comment on wear yet but I have done around 15K kms on them so far and the discs seem to be holding up fine so far.
I have used EBC Green Stuff in the past on a different car (E36 BMW) and found them to be poor cold performers and adequate when warm but they didn't last very long, chewed through discs, and despite being marketed as minimal dust, they dusted a heap.
I have used EBC Green Stuff in the past on a different car (E36 BMW) and found them to be poor cold performers and adequate when warm but they didn't last very long, chewed through discs, and despite being marketed as minimal dust, they dusted a heap.
07-23-2009, 02:32 AM
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07-28-2009, 01:46 AM
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Yeah, I think you get the idea ...
... but in your 6spd Tit with a CIA, I'm sure you wouldn't have a problem with that!
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Tit 6spd man leather pack, Hymee Exhaust, RP short Shifter, IPOD Connector, Tein Street Coilover w/EDFC, Whiteline Swaybar, MS CIA
07-29-2009, 01:44 AM
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07-29-2009, 06:31 PM
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07-29-2009, 11:06 PM
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I have always liked BENDIX Ultimate as a pad, and it is Australian.
http://www.bendix.com.au/ProductCatalogue.aspx
http://www.bendix.com.au/ProductCatalogue.aspx
08-02-2009, 09:15 PM
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Bugger!
Went to get my new brake pads fitted today and inspection of rotors has confirmed the fronts are shot and the rears need machining.
I'd like to source cheaper ones from O/S but no time now, so will just have to bend over and cop it - $232 each for slotted front rotors plus fitting and another $120 to machine the rears.
And of course also received the happy news that although lubing will temporarily quieten them down, the piece of **** Whiteline end links I fitted have also had it (after 18 months and maybe 10-15K kms!!!!
), so I'll have to source replacements for those too...thanks to those who recommended them - I hope your wheels fall off!
**** I hate cars...
Went to get my new brake pads fitted today and inspection of rotors has confirmed the fronts are shot and the rears need machining.
I'd like to source cheaper ones from O/S but no time now, so will just have to bend over and cop it - $232 each for slotted front rotors plus fitting and another $120 to machine the rears.
And of course also received the happy news that although lubing will temporarily quieten them down, the piece of **** Whiteline end links I fitted have also had it (after 18 months and maybe 10-15K kms!!!!
), so I'll have to source replacements for those too...thanks to those who recommended them - I hope your wheels fall off! **** I hate cars...
08-03-2009, 07:07 PM
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Well, pads and rotors getting fitted today and to solve the end link problem I'm re-installing the OEM fronts. The rears are still ok, so i'll leave them on for adjustability purposes, etc.
So, should be all good for the weekend. And i'll go faster with a lighter wallet!!!
So, should be all good for the weekend. And i'll go faster with a lighter wallet!!!
08-03-2009, 10:41 PM
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08-04-2009, 03:16 AM
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Ah, the fun continues. 
Mechanic rang this arvo to advise his supplier had stuffed up and slotted rotors delivered today are wrong size. Will get right size in on Thursday arvo and will fit them then...
Starting to cut it pretty fine on what was supposed to be a bloody pad change!!!!
Mechanic rang this arvo to advise his supplier had stuffed up and slotted rotors delivered today are wrong size. Will get right size in on Thursday arvo and will fit them then...
Starting to cut it pretty fine on what was supposed to be a bloody pad change!!!!
08-04-2009, 04:58 AM
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I don't have a big call for brakes around here.
08-05-2009, 11:47 PM
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Not happy Jan!
Rotor supplier stuffed up again!!!
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Cannot believe they could deliver the wrong size twice in one week but yes, when you're GALACTICALLY STUPIDO, apparently it's possible...
My poor mechanic is just about in tears, he's so frustrated with them. Hopefully, will get correct size delivered and installed tomorrow, which means I've got to double back from work to pick up the car and then drive down...*********!!!
Rotor supplier stuffed up again!!!
: Cannot believe they could deliver the wrong size twice in one week but yes, when you're GALACTICALLY STUPIDO, apparently it's possible...
My poor mechanic is just about in tears, he's so frustrated with them. Hopefully, will get correct size delivered and installed tomorrow, which means I've got to double back from work to pick up the car and then drive down...*********!!!
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08-06-2009, 02:15 AM
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Rotten luck with the stuff up.............hopefully sorted tomorrow. We are still on track for the meet up on Friday.......hoping you will be too.......
Cheers
Alan
Rotten luck with the stuff up.............hopefully sorted tomorrow. We are still on track for the meet up on Friday.......hoping you will be too.......
Cheers
Alan
08-06-2009, 02:46 AM
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I needed to vent. 
Yeah, very little time to bed in brakes but hopefully they'll be ok.
I'm still planning to make it but if it's gone 5 and I'm not there, head off without me...
Yeah, very little time to bed in brakes but hopefully they'll be ok.
I'm still planning to make it but if it's gone 5 and I'm not there, head off without me...
08-06-2009, 03:46 AM
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Should have gone Genuine Dave...would have had them by now...would you like the part number...oops...
08-06-2009, 04:54 AM
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You guys must be incredibly hard on brakes. I drive my RX8 hard and have just had 90000k service done and there is still plenty of pad left. I always heel and toe when slowing down Gearbox still ok.