No longer doing track days - what pads to use?

[Meek_racing]

I've been using DS2500 and DS3000 on both standard claipers and 4 pots for some time now. The car will no longer be used on the track so is it still worth paying the extra money for performance pads?

What midrange pads are worth using at the moment and price? I don't mind paying extra for good stuff, but not sure if it's worth it for tootling around town.

 

[SamP]

I'd just get OEM pads for the callipers personally.

 

[TimR26]

OEM or Mintex 1144 as they seem to be quite popular.

 

[TheEvilGiraffe]

Why would you want brakes which aren't as good as they could be ?

 

[DrR]

Why would you want brakes which aren't as good as they could be ?

Cost?


I bought these and i'm more than happy

http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?546012-Brembo-Front-Brake-Pads-for-172-182

 

[Meek_racing]

Why would you want brakes which aren't as good as they could be ?

The car will no longer be used on track, I only use it to get to/from work and general weekend trips so track/fast road pads are an overkill imo. Just interested whats on the marked for midrange stuff.

 

[Matt350.]

dont go near ebc they are poop mate

 

[DrR]

dont go near ebc they are poop mate

My EBC greenstuffs lasted 2 trackdays and 38k, i really rated them tbh.

 

[Meek_racing]

I remember getting green stuff when I bought the car, they were shocking!! That was almost 4 years ago ming you...

 

[Tony Hunter]

dont go near ebc they are poop mate

We race on yellows,no problem at all.?

 

[Fred@BTM]

but Tony visiting the post office to get your pension won't ever require much braking

 

[Tony Hunter]

Zimmer frames take some stopping I can tell you.

 

[Kam.]

I just use Brembo OE spec on the road. Cannot say I need better braking

 

[Meek_racing]

Any more input, will order these today/tomorrow.

 

[Andy_con]

greenstuffs are the worst pads ive ever used, they scared s**t out of me. wouldnt go near them again, i currently use DS2500 for daily use

 

[Soot1e]

OE's are fine for the road.

 

[Silent_Scone]

OE pads are fine for a road car..

Pagid blues are ££ but really rate them if you ever fancy hopping on track again and cba to change.. great pads.

DO NOT buy Mintx 1444s they are plain s**t.. you can cook them on the road let alone on track days!! :/

(I don't rate EBC but some people do so I'll keep quiet)

 

[MarkCup]

On the road I'd stick with OE all the way, more than enough for what you could do on the road IMO.

 

[Sir_Dave]

I'd just use DS2500's tbh, would rather pay a little extra & know i can really lean on them if required.

Brakes + tyres = something i never skimp on.

 

[Meek_racing]

Oooo, forgot to ask. What brake fluid and best place to pick it up from?

 

[Sam]

Get your fluids from Opie oils.

CS discount to.

Sam!

 

[Soot1e]

Any branded dot 4 or better, I would just go to any motor spares shop. Is getting fluids from mail order really worth it?