best brakes for a DD Rx8
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best brakes for a DD Rx8
I finally broke down and decided I should probably invest in a set of brakes. All of my pads are in need of replacement and although my rotors could still be used, I like to change rotors and pads at the same time. Anyways, just wondering peoples intake on some of the kits and options out there. I was looking on eBay as full kits such as these two...
Mazda RX 8 RX8 Drilled Slotted Brake Rotors and Ceramic Pads Front and Rear | eBay
Front Rear Kit Black Hart Drilled Slotted Brake Rotors Ceramic Pads C2215 | eBay
With how inexpensive these are (especially the first set), it has me nervous that they may be cheap and I'd have to replace soon anyways. Anyone have any experience with these types of kits? Or would I be better off keeping stock rotors and purchasing nice pads for the same price such as Hawks? This car is my DD and I spend a little time on the track (once every couple months). Any advice?
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Mazda RX 8 RX8 Drilled Slotted Brake Rotors and Ceramic Pads Front and Rear | eBay
Front Rear Kit Black Hart Drilled Slotted Brake Rotors Ceramic Pads C2215 | eBay
With how inexpensive these are (especially the first set), it has me nervous that they may be cheap and I'd have to replace soon anyways. Anyone have any experience with these types of kits? Or would I be better off keeping stock rotors and purchasing nice pads for the same price such as Hawks? This car is my DD and I spend a little time on the track (once every couple months). Any advice?
Thanks in advance
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What Brettus said. HPS or HP+. Factory rotors are fine. I keep getting asked at the track what brake upgrade I have, I tell them they are the stock ones. It really confuses the Porsche guys.
If it is really cold where you are, many of the upgraded pads will take a bit to get warm to work correctly. It can make the first stop of the morning interesting...
If it is really cold where you are, many of the upgraded pads will take a bit to get warm to work correctly. It can make the first stop of the morning interesting...
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Do you feel that the stock brakes are doing the job? If you do, stick with stock. They worked just fine for me my first few years of tracking and it'll save money and they last longer. I think it's only when you feel like your brakes aren't up to the task that you need to upgrade. HP+ are great! They dust a lot, but I only got 3k miles and three track days (about 550 track miles) and they were done. You can always change out your pads the night before ![Wink](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/wink.gif)
I still run stock rotors so no help there.
![Wink](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/wink.gif)
I still run stock rotors so no help there.
Last edited by TANKERG; 02-27-2013 at 10:46 PM.
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If you track your car, even occasionally, stay AWAY from ceramic pads. Who cares if they don't dust... their temperature range is crappy.
Oe or centric rotors will be fine, slotted\drilled rotors do nothing except making you brake less (less surface).
Hawk hps or hp+ may be a good alternative to OE pads, especially if you drive your car at an amateur level.
Oe or centric rotors will be fine, slotted\drilled rotors do nothing except making you brake less (less surface).
Hawk hps or hp+ may be a good alternative to OE pads, especially if you drive your car at an amateur level.
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I have Racing Brake drilled/slotted rotors and have been using Akebono Advanced ProACT pads. Keeps my wheels clean and I still have decent stopping power.
Rotors will likely last forever. I do not track my car.
Stay away from ebay: GFORCE BRAKES - Canadian CROOKS !!!
Rotors will likely last forever. I do not track my car.
Stay away from ebay: GFORCE BRAKES - Canadian CROOKS !!!
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