Which brake pads are good?

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07-06-2006, 10:04 PM

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Which brake pads are good?

My brakes fade alot, Even though they are 300mm. Only got std ford pads in which probably doesnt help matters. What would you guys suggest??

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07-06-2006, 10:09 PM

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i use ebc red stuff in mine, i like them.

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07-06-2006, 10:09 PM

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mintex or ferodo.

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07-06-2006, 10:10 PM

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Ferodo DS2500 everytime.

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07-06-2006, 10:16 PM

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Mintex for me

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08-06-2006, 07:00 AM

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Ferodo DS2500

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08-06-2006, 08:50 AM

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Errrr, Hang on a sec, Ferodo DS2500, £116.72. Surely this cant be right

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08-06-2006, 08:59 AM

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sounds about right.... but they DO work well, why pay half that for EBC sh1te and them not work...?!?! you NEED good brakes

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08-06-2006, 06:20 PM

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Ferodo DS2500

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09-06-2006, 12:51 AM

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Errrr, Hang on a sec, Ferodo DS2500, £116.72. Surely this cant be right

if thats just a pair then thats well expensive!

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09-06-2006, 07:59 AM

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get some decent fluid in there as well

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09-06-2006, 08:07 AM

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yep, and if your brake lines are still rubber, ditch them and get some stainless braided lines, castrol SRF fluid is king, but it is expensive, £40 per litre and you need 2 litres but its well worth it - you'll never boil it and it doesnt absorb water

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