kekek

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the-moss
All of the Porterfield R4S pads I have had one cars all lasted very long. I only had them at the track on lightweight Civic's, but even then they lasted. They were on my IS300 (about the same weight as the EVO) and they were wearing very well at about 7K miles when I parted the car.

I don't know how/if this really pertains to track driving though. Personally, they fit the bill for a street/autox pad extremely well. In 4 years of using them I haven't felt the need to try any other pads. Medium/low dusting, good when cold, great when warm, no squeeling.

Track events are most likely above the optimum heat range for these pads though, thats my estimate.

tsi90awd

I tried R4S pads on the front of my Evo. They may be fine on the street, but they only lasted a few 20 minute track sessions. As I recall, they were down to the backing plates after 3 sessions, but it may have been 4. Anyway, not a good choice for the track. The R4 and R4E pads should be good on the track.

Bogie

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The Hawk HP+ were the first aftermarket pads I had used, unfortunately, I installed them without the shims. Boy, were they loud! Talk about squealing like Ned Beatty! Seriously, my wife startled a young boy off his bike as she came to a routine, screeching stop. I now use Ferodo 2500. I think the Ferodos are a bit more aggresive, however, if I don't re-bed the Ferodos before a track event I get the dreaded uneven pad transfer. I experienced no such problem with the stock pads or the Hawks.

RuckerPark

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Ferodo DS2500s front and stock rear for me. Perfect for street cuz I drive like a maniac! hahaa

oguratevo

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Ferodo DS2500

MiSTER2

Ferodo DS2500, good for street, doesn't fade at the track, easy on the rotors, dusty but all performance pads are....

evoland

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looks like ferados are woopin up!!

k270kmh

Did anybody already test Ferodo DS2500 and Endless SS-S?

What are the differences? cold braking / pedal feel / 160+ to 0 feel / fade in track use

RaceBiscuit

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I just ordered some Hawk HPSs (front only). Do I need to use the shims off my stock pads to avoid the squealing??? If so, how do I do this? (sorry if this is posted elsewhere). Thanks in advance!!

Bogie

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Re-using the shims is highly recommended. Use a putty knife or a scraper to gently pry off both shims--the metal shim and soft material shim--from the pads' backing plates. After you remove the shims from the pads, clean them with brake cleaner, then dry. Finally, apply a small amount of Permatex copper grease or silicone grease or brake lube to the shims and slap 'em onto the backing plates.

If you do a search you will find a more thorough explanation.

sleet

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I'm stuck between ferado's and the project MU's, people have told me they have squeaking with the ferados and I hate that!

methods4

No one has mentioned Carbotech Panther Plus.

http://www.carbotecheng.com/appguide...mitsubishi.htm

or what I'm running now, Performance Friction:

http://www.roadraceengineering.com/evo.htm

I've run the Ferrodo DS2500 and I think that the PFs have a lot more initial bite than the DS2500. They are also about $50 cheaper per set. I will have some track results within the next couple of weeks. But as of now as far as performance:

PF and Carbotech > DS2500

edit: I think I paid $180-$190 for DS2500.

Compjoc

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ferrodo DS2500

Zeus

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DS 2500s... I use and recommend them as one of the best street/light track pads for the buck. I got front and rear for $234 shipped here: http://www.raceshopper.com/ferodo_brake_pads.shtml

HxllxMan

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How about the Rotora Ceramic PadS? any good?

I'm thinking to get Rotora Rotors + Ferodo DS 2500 Pads.

Is it good? I don't know how good the Rotora Rotros are compare to the Stock Brembo...

What do you think? I'm kind of worry choosing a set of pads that will eat the Rotora Rotors