Axxis Ultimates Review
05-31-2006 | 03:28 PM
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Originally Posted by CosmosMpower
Such as? I checked the pads frequently to make sure they still had plenty of meat on them and no rocks/debris got caught between the pads and rotors and also to make sure there was plenty of glue/compound on the backings. Just because you autocross doesn't mean your pads should be noisy, I think that's just how the ultimates are built.
Additionally, I ran them on the street and bedded them in for a good 500 miles or so before I even got to an autocross and they squeeled before and after.
Additionally, I ran them on the street and bedded them in for a good 500 miles or so before I even got to an autocross and they squeeled before and after.
Could have been a warped rotor, uneven pad wear etc.
05-31-2006 | 10:52 PM
#27
Originally Posted by PHA RX-8
The pads dust like OEM but the dust has a red tint to it and isn't as noticable. The rotors were brand new. The district rep authorized my dealer to replace my rotors,calipers and backplates with '06 versions that have additional coating on them. No rust to speak of. Since they were tearing my brakes apart, I told them to install my axxis utl along with all the other work they were doing. I was torn between them and the hawk ceramics.
that is what i was wondering about..... sorry if i did not word it well...
thx
beers
06-07-2006 | 11:04 AM
#28
I just got mine on this weekend and after a few drives:
WOW as well.
Once you have a bit of heat in them, the bite is phenomenal. They have more bite than the stockers at 50 degrees, but the bite goes way up as they get heat.
They have zero bite until bedded though FYI. Took them out to bed them in at a safe place and on the way someone pulled out in front of me. I was standing on the brakes and the car was not stopping. It was pulling really bad due to the unbalanced braking as well.
Don't know about dusting or really hot track performance yet, but the dusting will be worth it for the extra grab these pads have.
WOW as well.
Once you have a bit of heat in them, the bite is phenomenal. They have more bite than the stockers at 50 degrees, but the bite goes way up as they get heat.
They have zero bite until bedded though FYI. Took them out to bed them in at a safe place and on the way someone pulled out in front of me. I was standing on the brakes and the car was not stopping. It was pulling really bad due to the unbalanced braking as well.
Don't know about dusting or really hot track performance yet, but the dusting will be worth it for the extra grab these pads have.
06-07-2006 | 11:07 AM
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Originally Posted by dsmdriver
I just got mine on this weekend and after a few drives:
WOW as well.
Once you have a bit of heat in them, the bite is phenomenal. They have more bite than the stockers at 50 degrees, but the bite goes way up as they get heat.
They have zero bite until bedded though FYI. Took them out to bed them in at a safe place and on the way someone pulled out in front of me. I was standing on the brakes and the car was not stopping. It was pulling really bad due to the unbalanced braking as well.
Don't know about dusting or really hot track performance yet, but the dusting will be worth it for the extra grab these pads have.
WOW as well.
Once you have a bit of heat in them, the bite is phenomenal. They have more bite than the stockers at 50 degrees, but the bite goes way up as they get heat.
They have zero bite until bedded though FYI. Took them out to bed them in at a safe place and on the way someone pulled out in front of me. I was standing on the brakes and the car was not stopping. It was pulling really bad due to the unbalanced braking as well.
Don't know about dusting or really hot track performance yet, but the dusting will be worth it for the extra grab these pads have.
06-07-2006 | 12:56 PM
#30
I got them through Import Replacement Parts, which has much better prices, and is local to me.
Haven't heard a squeak yet, but from what I have read, I'll need to give them some time before I know for sure.
Haven't heard a squeak yet, but from what I have read, I'll need to give them some time before I know for sure.
06-07-2006 | 12:59 PM
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Originally Posted by dsmdriver
I got them through Import Replacement Parts, which has much better prices, and is local to me.
Haven't heard a squeak yet, but from what I have read, I'll need to give them some time before I know for sure.
Haven't heard a squeak yet, but from what I have read, I'll need to give them some time before I know for sure.
give the peeps options.
06-07-2006 | 01:01 PM
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Well, I have had these pads on for a month now. I have not had any squeeling, nor any noise from the brakes at all. Pedal feel has improved. And I don't see the quanity of dust that I did with the OEM.
BTW, at 22K miles my front pads were all most gone.
BTW, at 22K miles my front pads were all most gone.
06-07-2006 | 02:06 PM
#33
http://www.importrp.com
They also sell on Ebay for the same price, but shipping was cheaper on their site. They're $107+ shipping for a full set.
They also sell on Ebay for the same price, but shipping was cheaper on their site. They're $107+ shipping for a full set.
06-14-2006 | 09:41 AM
#35
bump because i have some early feedback in terms of street use
these things BITE! once it warms up you can definitely tell these are harder braking than stock, i had to change my brake modulation to do my heel-toe shifting smoothly lol
but they do need a little bit of warming up before biting though, when they're cold in the morning, the first time you use the brakes, you WILL feel the pads slipping before it finally heats up and grab the rotors.
will give track feedback after this weekend
these things BITE! once it warms up you can definitely tell these are harder braking than stock, i had to change my brake modulation to do my heel-toe shifting smoothly lol
but they do need a little bit of warming up before biting though, when they're cold in the morning, the first time you use the brakes, you WILL feel the pads slipping before it finally heats up and grab the rotors.
will give track feedback after this weekend
06-14-2006 | 10:03 AM
#36
I'll give track feedback next week, but I will mention squealing now- I do get a little sqeal now and then, just like I did with the stock pads. Don't really consider it any worse than stock, but I didn't have totally quiet stock pads.
