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frosted619 · 11-16-2005, 11:52 AM

Hey- anyone have any recommendations for brake pads? I have 965 240sx with 300zx brakes I was thinking Endless NA-D but i think they only make rear pads. By the way its my daily driver but I drift on the weekends ... thanks

derux · 11-16-2005, 12:18 PM

www.porterfield-brakes.com I have there R4S pads front and rear on my S13 and i love it.

aznpoopy · 11-16-2005, 12:56 PM

standard street pads like axxis ultimates and hawk hps work fine.

*exitspeed* · 11-16-2005, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by aznpoopy

standard street pads like axxis ultimates and hawk hps work fine.

I have metal masters. Work pretty well for street use and ok, could be better for autoX. I bet with 300ZX breaks though they would RAWK.

mmdb · 11-16-2005, 01:17 PM

I wouldn't recommend porterfield in my opinion. Eats rotors like crazy and lots of brake dust.

OptionZero · 11-16-2005, 01:40 PM

Porterfields R4-S do have dust, but for a street tire, can't argue about the performance.

Dousan_PG · 11-16-2005, 01:46 PM

Hawk Hps
works great
never had problems

s13irdie2 · 11-16-2005, 05:25 PM

i have the hawk hp plus and they work great. squeals a little bit when theyre cold but it doesnt bother me.

Irukandji · 11-16-2005, 05:36 PM

there are a lot of threads of brake pads, but since you started your own thread and people seem to be responding..

axxis ultimates
pros: good stopping hot or cold, very little fade, cheap
cons: brake dust, brake dust, and more brake dust

sw20>>s14 · 11-16-2005, 05:45 PM

project mu b-force...ive been told that they have the best control and linear feel...i plan to get a set when i go z32...

i had hawks on my mr2 turbo and they felt great...no problems...a little more brake dust than usual, but what do you expect?

my two friends are running axxis ultimates on their mr2 NAs and they feel really good...a nice linear feel...but again, dust...but who cares?

so far, my two friends running axxis and about 6-8 friends running b-forces have not run into premature rotor wear...and no, it isnt because they arent driving hard enough, trust me...nor did my hawks show any sign of eating the rotors...

SimpleS14 · 11-16-2005, 05:48 PM

I'm getting Hawk HPS when I finally slap on my Z32 calipers.

bigOdom1 · 11-16-2005, 05:58 PM

i love my hawks

AutoRnD · 11-17-2005, 10:30 AM

go endless sss front and na-d rear.
let me know if you interested..
i would rather go ebc than hawk..
i've had issues with cracking rotors on hawk's when i drove really hard

ranisron · 11-17-2005, 01:41 PM

OEM replacement

No, I run axxis/metalmaster. Good stuff, though I do prefer EBC green stuff better (on my Altima). For some reason, I still think my altima breaks better than my 240SX.

that180guy · 11-17-2005, 03:36 PM

^^ prolly the abs is the reason

porterfield, ebc, and metal metal masters(for that cheap goodness)
i too, also heard bad things about hawks

boo josh, endless dotn make q45 pads :P

ranisron · 11-17-2005, 04:23 PM

My Altima has no ABS. Base model. brake setup: brembo sport rotor + EBC green stuff. Haven't bled the lines in years.

240SX brake setup: stock rotor (almost gone) + Metalmaster. lines were bled a month ago.

I felt initial bite for the EBC green stuff is superior than metalmaster. However, I am comparing two different cars...

Quote:

Originally Posted by that180guy

^^ prolly the abs is the reason

porterfield, ebc, and metal metal masters(for that cheap goodness)
i too, also heard bad things about hawks

boo josh, endless dotn make q45 pads :P

TheWolf · 11-17-2005, 03:53 PM

I can't shell out $150 for project mu pads when metal masters will lock my 255 tires on stock sloted rotors...

SpeedMonkeyInc · 11-17-2005, 05:08 PM

I had Porterfeild R4-S and didn't like them. S14 is too heavy for those pads. I have Cobalt GT spec now and they are terrific!
http://www.cobaltfriction.com/produc...ing_brakes.asp

***S14DB*** · 11-17-2005, 05:18 PM

I'm looking at Project Mu NS pads for my Racing Brake rotors.

Var · 11-17-2005, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frosted619

Hey- anyone have any recommendations for brake pads? I have 965 240sx with 300zx brakes I was thinking Endless NA-D but i think they only make rear pads. By the way its my daily driver but I drift on the weekends ... thanks

What else kind of driving do you do? If that's it the Hawk HPS should do you fine. If you are runnig downhill touge and track days i would get a higher temp pad. Carbotech pads are really good.

808DRFTR · 11-17-2005, 05:31 PM

Hawk HPS! tried others like axxis and didn't really car for them other than they were good for daily driving.

sncs14 · 11-17-2005, 06:33 PM

project mu b-force with scr pure sport rotors on Z32 30mm. been running them for 2+ years every day. no complaints, no premature wear on the rotors very consisent stopping warm and cold.

kingsol · 11-17-2005, 06:44 PM

which rotors are you guys running? any problems with warping or cracking with more agressive pads?

***S14DB*** · 11-17-2005, 09:44 PM

I'm removing HP plus pads on stock rotors. Chewed the hell out of them and dusted like crazy.

11-16-2005, 11:52 AM	#1
frosted619 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: san diego Posts: 5 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Recommended brake pads? Hey- anyone have any recommendations for brake pads? I have 965 240sx with 300zx brakes I was thinking Endless NA-D but i think they only make rear pads. By the way its my daily driver but I drift on the weekends ... thanks

11-16-2005, 01:46 PM	#7
Dousan_PG Post Whore! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Orange County, California Age: 46 Posts: 16,640 Trader Rating: (23) Rides Gallery: Dousan_PG Feedback Score: 23 reviews	Hawk Hps works great never had problems __________________ Aaron Pink GodziRa www.geocities.com/pink_godzira

11-16-2005, 05:25 PM	#8
s13irdie2 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: southern cali Age: 38 Posts: 508 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i have the hawk hp plus and they work great. squeals a little bit when theyre cold but it doesnt bother me. __________________ 1990 s13 IslandMotorsports, Inc.

11-16-2005, 05:45 PM	#10
sw20>>s14 Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: bay area Posts: 5,656 Trader Rating: (19) Feedback Score: 19 reviews	project mu b-force...ive been told that they have the best control and linear feel...i plan to get a set when i go z32... i had hawks on my mr2 turbo and they felt great...no problems...a little more brake dust than usual, but what do you expect? my two friends are running axxis ultimates on their mr2 NAs and they feel really good...a nice linear feel...but again, dust...but who cares? so far, my two friends running axxis and about 6-8 friends running b-forces have not run into premature rotor wear...and no, it isnt because they arent driving hard enough, trust me...nor did my hawks show any sign of eating the rotors... __________________ s14\| y34\| 911 gts\| exige s\| 600rr\| r3\| 250r\| 85 girlfriend

11-16-2005, 05:48 PM	#11
SimpleS14 Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Philly Age: 42 Posts: 9,185 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: SimpleS14 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I'm getting Hawk HPS when I finally slap on my Z32 calipers. __________________ *Goals are dreams with a deadline.* L.H.O.O.Q.

11-16-2005, 12:18 PM	#2
derux Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Grass valley, Ca Age: 47 Posts: 413 Trader Rating: (22) Feedback Score: 22 reviews	www.porterfield-brakes.com I have there R4S pads front and rear on my S13 and i love it.

11-16-2005, 12:56 PM	#3
aznpoopy Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: New Jersey Age: 44 Posts: 5,013 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	standard street pads like axxis ultimates and hawk hps work fine.

11-16-2005, 01:17 PM	#5
mmdb Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: 240sx Posts: 1,558 Trader Rating: (20) Feedback Score: 20 reviews	I wouldn't recommend porterfield in my opinion. Eats rotors like crazy and lots of brake dust.

11-16-2005, 01:40 PM	#6
OptionZero Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Norcal Age: 41 Posts: 6,263 Trader Rating: (2) Rides Gallery: OptionZero Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Porterfields R4-S do have dust, but for a street tire, can't argue about the performance.

11-16-2005, 05:36 PM	#9
Irukandji Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Compton Posts: 4,268 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	there are a lot of threads of brake pads, but since you started your own thread and people seem to be responding.. axxis ultimates pros: good stopping hot or cold, very little fade, cheap cons: brake dust, brake dust, and more brake dust

11-16-2005, 05:58 PM	#12
bigOdom1 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Auburn/Birmingham AL Age: 41 Posts: 1,817 Trader Rating: (4) Rides Gallery: bigOdom1 Feedback Score: 4 reviews	i love my hawks

11-17-2005, 10:30 AM	#13
AutoRnD Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: SF BAY AREA, CA Posts: 2,601 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: AutoRnD Feedback Score: 1 reviews	go endless sss front and na-d rear. let me know if you interested.. i would rather go ebc than hawk.. i've had issues with cracking rotors on hawk's when i drove really hard __________________ www.AutoRnD.com Nardi, Enkei, Stance, AME Master Distributors for USA Check Out Our Facebook!

11-17-2005, 01:41 PM	#14
ranisron Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Bloomington, IN Age: 43 Posts: 766 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	OEM replacement No, I run axxis/metalmaster. Good stuff, though I do prefer EBC green stuff better (on my Altima). For some reason, I still think my altima breaks better than my 240SX. __________________ U13 and S13 zilvia members are friendly

11-17-2005, 03:36 PM	#15
that180guy Zilvia Addict Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: EaStO BaYo Age: 39 Posts: 968 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	^^ prolly the abs is the reason porterfield, ebc, and metal metal masters(for that cheap goodness) i too, also heard bad things about hawks boo josh, endless dotn make q45 pads :P __________________ LP stylez!! bishes Lazy Penguin since teh 04' Part of the Elite Shasta Speed Stars RIP......05-09-03....sniff sniff the beast nears completion..... YOU LOOK AND U BUY STUFF !!!!!*

11-17-2005, 03:53 PM	#17
TheWolf Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Orange Park, FL (Jax) Posts: 1,468 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I can't shell out $150 for project mu pads when metal masters will lock my 255 tires on stock sloted rotors...

11-17-2005, 05:08 PM	#18
SpeedMonkeyInc Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Oakland Age: 45 Posts: 1,271 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I had Porterfeild R4-S and didn't like them. S14 is too heavy for those pads. I have Cobalt GT spec now and they are terrific! http://www.cobaltfriction.com/produc...ing_brakes.asp

11-17-2005, 05:18 PM	#19
*S14DB* AFC #1 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: 昨晩あなたのお母さんの家 Posts: 20,181 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	I'm looking at Project Mu NS pads for my Racing Brake rotors. __________________ Comments should be taken as Opinions not as Statements of Fact

11-17-2005, 05:31 PM	#21
808DRFTR Zilvia Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Tan Valley, AZ Age: 40 Posts: 172 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Hawk HPS! tried others like axxis and didn't really car for them other than they were good for daily driving.

11-17-2005, 06:33 PM	#22
sncs14 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Las Vegas Age: 42 Posts: 1,003 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: sncs14 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	project mu b-force with scr pure sport rotors on Z32 30mm. been running them for 2+ years every day. no complaints, no premature wear on the rotors very consisent stopping warm and cold.

11-17-2005, 06:44 PM	#23
kingsol Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Berkeley/San Francisco Posts: 1,435 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	which rotors are you guys running? any problems with warping or cracking with more agressive pads? __________________ There is a time in every man's education when he arrives at the conviction that envy is ignorance; that imitation is suicide; that he must take himself for better for worse as his portion; that though the wide universe is full of good, no kernel of nourishing corn can come to him but through his toil bestowed on that plot of ground which is given to him to till. -Emerson

11-17-2005, 09:44 PM	#24
*S14DB* AFC #1 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: 昨晩あなたのお母さんの家 Posts: 20,181 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	I'm removing HP plus pads on stock rotors. Chewed the hell out of them and dusted like crazy. __________________ Comments should be taken as Opinions not as Statements of Fact