keelerad 256 Report post Posted December 9, 2013 OK just got my car back from RRG Macc after it's 20k service (lovely and clean but a drive to Nottingham across the Peaks tomorrow will put paid to that ) Well apparently in the last 10000 miles I have hammered the front pads and they are now about 75% gone and rather just replace them with stock I was wondering if anyone has tried any after market pads for an equivalent price ? Alec Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kodename47 446 Report post Posted December 9, 2013 Performance friction front. Stoptech rears Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keethos 842 Report post Posted December 9, 2013 I've been meaning to give Demon Tweeks a bell as they sold Nigel Greenway(?) the rentacar instructor guy who destroyed all of us in his stock car at the Blyton TSS this year, he couldn't remember what they were exactly but highly recommended them and told me to just ring up Demon Tweeks and ask what pads they sold Nigel.....but I'm sure he said they were the Freodo ones....just not sure which ones exactly.....weird thing is that there aren't any on their website for the GT86 or BRZ......either that or I don't know how to use their site Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kodename47 446 Report post Posted December 9, 2013 They aren't cheap though. PF ones are a bargain for an uprated material, about £60 IIRC. Always get great reviews and not noisy like most aftermarket pads. Tbh, those and Stoptech are the ones on my list for road and track day use. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike@TD.co.uk 467 Report post Posted December 10, 2013 EBC Now do the Yellowstuff pad which we've used in the past and work well as a fast-road pad with some track use.Prices are good also.£69.99 for front£47.99 for rearCheersMike JonesTuning Developments Ltd Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Special K 442 Report post Posted December 15, 2013 I've been meaning to give Demon Tweeks a bell as they sold Nigel Greenway(?) the rentacar instructor guy who destroyed all of us in his stock car at the Blyton TSS this year, he couldn't remember what they were exactly but highly recommended them and told me to just ring up Demon Tweeks and ask what pads they sold Nigel.....but I'm sure he said they were the Freodo ones....just not sure which ones exactly.....weird thing is that there aren't any on their website for the GT86 or BRZ......either that or I don't know how to use their site Keith, I am using Ferodo DS2400 front and rear - StopTech rotors (grooved) all round with K-Sport 8-pot calipers on front, standard calipers on rear. The pads weren't cheap (£240ish I think) but they are completely fade free on road and track and only squeal when I'm reversing.. Spec K Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedy 32 Report post Posted February 17, 2014 Carbotech XP8s, front and rear, standard discs. (£170+vat for the fronts, £140+vat for the rears), although they gave me some kind of discount so it was slightly cheaper. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keethos 842 Report post Posted February 17, 2014 Cool stuff Speedy, let us know how you get on with those.....when you next on track? Like to hear what you think about them after a track session or two! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedy 32 Report post Posted February 17, 2014 I used to run them on my old mk1 mr2 SC (aka the 'supernail'). They were great from cold, and resisted the heat really very well. I remember them being quite hard on the discs though. We'll see how they go. From bedding them in yesterday, I can confirm that they stop the car. Quickly I have no idea when we'll next be on track at the moment. All of the wet weather down here has left us with some house problems which need sorting first. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Test Drives Unlimited 278 Report post Posted February 26, 2014 Ok I need to have a New Set of Brake Pads at some point & seeing my next Track Day is on Saturday 22nd March at Blyton Park I would like to at least have a New Set with me just in case !! So what do all of you use or recommend ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelerad 256 Report post Posted February 27, 2014 I'm in a similar situation, having talked to EBC at the Autosport show I'm going to try their yellowstuff pads The correct part numbers according to the guy from EBC are: DP41884R for front DP41758R for rear Apparently people are often quoted different ones for the '86 by suppliers but these are the correct ones that fit with the spring clips. I'm also considering getting my disks skimmed at the same time (http://www.skimmydiscs.co.uk/) anyone recommend anybody with the kit to do this or got any idea of how much they charge. Alec Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren 2259 Report post Posted February 27, 2014 Alex (Speedy) went for Carbotech XP8s which have an excellent reputation. Will reduce disc life though. I've had EBC Greenstuff before. Didn't find them good when they were cold though. Not my favourite pad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Special K 442 Report post Posted February 27, 2014 <... snip...> I'm also considering getting my disks skimmed at the same time (http://www.skimmydiscs.co.uk/) anyone recommend anybody with the kit to do this or got any idea of how much they charge. Alec Alec, Are you sure about skimming disks, Alec? I am totally averse to it, having had a failure with my previous Volvo, the n/s/f rotor fractured.. I've got a spare set of std. disks at Fensport - or are they at home, can't remember - make me an offer I can't refuse... Spec K Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Twigman 93 Report post Posted February 27, 2014 I've had EBC Greenstuff before. Didn't find them good when they were cold though. Not my favourite pad.I tried EBC greenstuff pads on my Fireblade - they were awful and gave a very uncertain wooden feel.Ditched them and stuck with OEM Honda pads ever since. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keethos 842 Report post Posted February 27, 2014 Finally got round to calling Demon Tweeks and they supplied Nigel Greensall, the rent a car fella who wiped the floor of everyone at the TSS Blyton round last year, a set of Ferodo DS2500 for about £270.62 for both front and back. Nigel think that they're that great that he's on his 2nd set already. Anyone know if there's a way to search for these brakes without having to search for GT86 or BRZ's? Do these cars share the same type of pads as any other vehicle? I'm actually in need of some brake pads myself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Riceburner 284 Report post Posted February 27, 2014 Alec, Are you sure about skimming disks, Alec? I am totally averse to it, having had a failure with my previous Volvo, the n/s/f rotor fractured.. I've got a spare set of std. disks at Fensport - or are they at home, can't remember - make me an offer I can't refuse... Spec K Alec we can skim discs but will have to check the min thickness & measure to see if we have enough to play with. Min Thickness is showing as 22mm on front discs,i suspect this may not allow enough,i will check with Gary in the morning Pop in tomorrow and we will have a look if you want? Richard Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kodename47 446 Report post Posted February 27, 2014 Fronts are the same as a WRX I believe, although I can't remember which one. The discs certainly are so I assume the callipers and pads are likely to be. Rears are Legacy GT. Look at an obvious brand and look up the discs and see if the part numbers match, then you know you can do the same for all the others. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Test Drives Unlimited 278 Report post Posted February 27, 2014 I was thinking along the lines of getting HKS Hawk Brake Pads,which I had on my Mazda RX-8 R3 which were fantastic for Road & Track use Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Special K 442 Report post Posted February 28, 2014 I use the DS2500's, same as Nigel. They are very good on the road but I find that with track use they fade... but this is after exceptionally heavy continuous use. What has made a significant difference was Fensport cleaning out the slots on the front rotors... lesson learned. For some reason the squeal like a stuck pig when I'm reversing.... or mebbe I should look behind me... 1 rob275 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keethos 842 Report post Posted March 3, 2014 Yeah, the american's don't seem to like the EBC stuff either (Yellow or Green stuff). How are the Carbotech coming along now Speedy? I really can't decide...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Test Drives Unlimited 278 Report post Posted March 12, 2014 Well my Racing Driver Friend from Mazda Rotary Parts has come up with some Brake Pads for me He says I only need to change the Front ones,as the back ones will still be ok & so he has chosen me HKS Hawk Performance HP Plus Pad's & the only down side to me at the moment,is that they are £140 for a pair http://www.hawkperformance.com/performance-street/pads/hp-plus Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keethos 842 Report post Posted March 12, 2014 I think I read on the FT86 forum that there are mixed feelings on the Hawk HP.....but who knows, if you get them, please do let us know what you think! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Test Drives Unlimited 278 Report post Posted March 12, 2014 Well seeing I got a lot of Track Day's this year,I have ordered them Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren 2259 Report post Posted March 13, 2014 Let us know how you get on. We had Hawk pads on our old DC2 (a few years ago now) and they were excellent. The stock pads are a similar price to that anyway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Test Drives Unlimited 278 Report post Posted March 13, 2014 Thanks Lauren The price of £140 inc £10 Delivery charge so £65 each for Pads inc my % Discount with MRP /Shy Autos isn't bad at all Will let you all know how I get on with these.................................... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
