Best Disc/Pad recommendations

[182_steve]

Looking to get all new discs and pads soon for the 182 and just wondered what everyone is running and what is best recommended?

It's a well worn topic i'm sure and I've seen many posts about different pads but mainly for cars aimed at track as well as fast road use, i'm the latter, just road use for me so looking for suitable (non too hardcore) options lol! Just wondered if there's anything new out?

Ferodo? Brembo options?

Just standard fit, not looking at big brake upgrades:up:

 

[Knuckles]

I find Hc discs and ds2500 pads, and ate supergold a brilliant combination on my 197. Perfect on the road and adequate for my needs/talent on a track

Speak to @George@RTR_Parts

 

[182_steve]

Yessss DS2500 that's the one I couldn't remember, seems a popular choice! Is that Brembo for the HC's?

 

[imprezaworks]

Ds2500 are w**k imo, well not worth the cost

Standard pagid pads, hc discs from George, done.

@LeeRS has just fitted these after a suggestion by me. I'm sure he will vouch they are good.

 

[Jekyll]

DS2500 is very common for these but are around £120ish.

Mintex 1144s are similar (both are fast road pads) but are around half the price. Thats what I'll be trying next.

 

[imprezaworks]

Pagid pads are 20 ish btw. I did two track days on a set for reference.

 

[Knuckles]

Ds2500 are w**k imo, well not worth the cost

Standard pagid pads, hc discs from George, done.

@LeeRS has just fitted these after a suggestion by me. I'm sure he will vouch they are good.

I have heard people with bad experiences of these on 182s. I wonder why they're so different on 197s.

I was properly stamping on them at Blyton and oulton (before it died) with no fade or judder. For the price of them I think they're ace.

Oem brembo pads were disgusting. The car was shaking so bad under hard braking that I could barely get it into gear.

 

[STEVE.M]

Oem brembo pads were disgusting. The car was shaking so bad under hard braking that I could barely get it into gear.

Had this problem with OE Brembos,they push the tyres beyond their limits,and then the ABS cuts in.:smile:

 

[LeeRS]

I have heard people with bad experiences of these on 182s. I wonder why they're so different on 197s.

I was properly stamping on them at Blyton and oulton (before it died) with no fade or judder. For the price of them I think they're ace.

Oem brembo pads were disgusting. The car was shaking so bad under hard braking that I could barely get it into gear.

Mine are on 172 and are ace.
I would be confident with them on track.

Just re read that, were you on about the pagids or ds2500? Im confused

 

[182_steve]

DS2500 is very common for these but are around £120ish.

Mintex 1144s are similar (both are fast road pads) but are around half the price. Thats what I'll be trying next.

Wowzers, £120 is a fair old price isn't it!! Brembo HC's sounds like a winner for the discs tho

 

[imprezaworks]

£40 ish. Pagid pads 20 Ish. Done

 

[Knuckles]

Mine are on 172 and are ace.
I would be confident with them on track.

Just re read that, were you on about the pagids or ds2500? Im confused :smiley:

Lol sorry, I'm on about the ds2500s

I've heard people with mk2s saying they're no good, but I find them perfect on a bigger, heavier car.

 

[LeeRS]

Ah right.
I almost forked out for the ds2500 but saw the deal for the pagids on ECP and thought i would give them a go.
Defo better than the mintex i had on before.

 

[STEVE.M]

Ah right.
I almost forked out for the ds2500 but saw the deal for the pagids on ECP and thought i would give them a go.
Defo better than the mintex i had on before.

I would not buy a turd from ECP ,it won`t even smell of shite.
I`m full of the Christrmas spirit.

 

[SWL16]

I upgraded to Ds2500s recently.

Honestly for fast road use I see nothing wrong with OEM. The only noticeable difference on the road between the two is the first few brake applications from the Ds2500 where they're a bit ropey.

The improvement over OEM comes with track use. I feel like it initially scrubs off speed above 80mph a bit faster. Below 80 performance doesn't seem much different to OEM. However, they last and don't fade which is the main advantage. But you're not going to have any problems on the road with that.

For an extra...90quid for the road? That's a lot of beer money for not a lot of gain IMO

 

[LeeRS]

I would not buy a turd from ECP ,it won`t even smell of shite.
I`m full of the Christrmas spirit.

Ah well, fine for me. Will just but 3 more sets if they wear fast and still be quids in.

Whats the issue with ECP out of interest?

 

[imprezaworks]

Sone of the stuff is crap fitment and quality.

Pads I've never had an issue with

 

[JB21]

HC discs and Ferodo premier OE pads for me on the road. Pagid are also half decent, stay away from Brembo OE as they're made of cheese.

 

[182_steve]

Interesting info all this cheers :up: so just thinking, is Brembo HC's and standard Renault pads all round a good way to go?

Oh, and....... MERRY CHRISTMAS!! :laughing:

 

[STEVE.M]

Whats the issue with ECP out of interest?

Would like to tell you,but have things to do between now and the new year.

 

[STEVE.M]

I upgraded to Ds2500s recently.

Honestly for fast road use I see nothing wrong with OEM. The only noticeable difference on the road between the two is the first few brake applications from the Ds2500 where they're a bit ropey.

The improvement over OEM comes with track use. I feel like it initially scrubs off speed above 80mph a bit faster. Below 80 performance doesn't seem much different to OEM. However, they last and don't fade which is the main advantage. But you're not going to have any problems on the road with that.

For an extra...90quid for the road? That's a lot of beer money for not a lot of gain IMO

Upgraded????
I can drive for miles & miles without touching the brakes in normal road driving, but when I do, I need them to work there & then.

 

[182_steve]

Would like to tell you,but have things to do between now and the new year.

That's a longggg list then 😂

 

[STEVE.M]

[QUOTE="JB21, post: 11284598, member: 111281" stay away from Brembo OE as they're made of cheese.[/QUOTE]

Cheese on toast is good,you must over do the toast.
Some Brembo`s I replaced after 16K of use.

 

[imprezaworks]

16k on a set of pads?

Be more than happy with that tbh

 

[STEVE.M]

16k on a set of pads?

Be more than happy with that tbh

With a bit to spare & smooth as a baby`s bum.

 

[JB21]

The Brembos lasted me 3 hours. This was at Oulton mind, ended up being black flagged due them setting on fire out on track, day was over before dinner.

 

[STEVE.M]

The Brembos lasted me 3 hours. This was at Oulton mind, ended up being black flagged due them setting on fire out on track, day was over before dinner.

Mine had 8 hours of track use!

Old proverb:Look after your pads and your pads will look after you!

 

[LeeRS]

Another one is.
Merry Christmas. I.e be happy and cheer the f**k up.

 

[imprezaworks]

Go pressure wash something Lee.

 

[JB21]

Mine had 8 hours of track use!

Old proverb:Look after your pads and your pads will look after you!

8 hours of track and 16k miles road?

 

[STEVE.M]

8 hours of track and 16k miles road?

Affirmative.

 

[Knuckles]

Mine had 8 hours of track use!

Old proverb:Look after your pads and your pads will look after you!

Man who run through turnstile sideways is going to Bangkok

 

[Chris_Beer]

@George@RTR_Parts

 

[George@RTR_Parts]

morning all, hope everyone has had a good Christmas/New Year :up:

Been away and back now, I think the OP @182_steve has been in touch through my site/RTR email so all sorted cheers!

 

[182_steve]

Yes all sorted now, as mentioned above by @George@RTR_Parts ......... new car parts on the way! :laughing: