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Remember that on shared-reservoir cars (like an X GSR), you should bleed the clutch and brakes when you change fluids, so that you don't end up with a mixture.Originally Posted by Noize
This thread got me off my butt. DS2500s and a liter of ATE Super Blue en route! Thanks guys.
Complete agreement on ATE Blue for the street. Motul needs to be replaced much more often for the reason given by Kracka. So not worth the hassle on a street car.
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How do you like the DS2500s on the street? Any track time on them?Originally Posted by Noize
My OEM pads are close to dead at 30k. I've always run Ferodo DS2500 on my Evos with great results. That's the way I'm going for sure. I'm gonna do a fluid replacement, not sure which yet, though.
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You dont HAVE to flush the fluid, but if you have some miles on the car it's recommended.Originally Posted by ap2nice
So, would I need to flush my brake fluids when replacing my pads? My mechanic said that it is not necessary to replace the brake fluids. That is only done at 60k miles. Thanks
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Complete agreement on ATE Blue for the street. Motul needs to be replaced much more often for the reason given by Kracka. So not worth the hassle on a street car.
Yeah, I remember. Not excited about bleeding the clutch at all. Originally Posted by Iowa999
Remember that on shared-reservoir cars (like an X GSR), you should bleed the clutch and brakes when you change fluids, so that you don't end up with a mixture.Complete agreement on ATE Blue for the street. Motul needs to be replaced much more often for the reason given by Kracka. So not worth the hassle on a street car.
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I've had a couple sets in the past, not on the X. I like them a lot. They have insane initial bite, but for heavy track usage, they aren't recommended.Originally Posted by BLK REX
How do you like the DS2500s on the street? Any track time on them?
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I got the Ferodo ds2500's as well and have nothing but good things to say about them, feel almost identical to stock and have relatively low brake dust.
IMPORTANT- if you do change out your brake fluid or have someone else do it, be VERY careful not to get it onto the caliper, if you do be sure to clean it thoroughly. Mitsu released a TSB to their techs requiring that they also use compressed air to blow out the bleeder bolts after changing out the brake fluid and then wipe down the calipers, be sure your tech who works on your car does this or you can end up with some pretty junked up calipers. (Unfortunately I know from experience on my calipers)
IMPORTANT- if you do change out your brake fluid or have someone else do it, be VERY careful not to get it onto the caliper, if you do be sure to clean it thoroughly. Mitsu released a TSB to their techs requiring that they also use compressed air to blow out the bleeder bolts after changing out the brake fluid and then wipe down the calipers, be sure your tech who works on your car does this or you can end up with some pretty junked up calipers. (Unfortunately I know from experience on my calipers)
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IMPORTANT- if you do change out your brake fluid or have someone else do it, be VERY careful not to get it onto the caliper, if you do be sure to clean it thoroughly. Mitsu released a TSB to their techs requiring that they also use compressed air to blow out the bleeder bolts after changing out the brake fluid and then wipe down the calipers, be sure your tech who works on your car does this or you can end up with some pretty junked up calipers. (Unfortunately I know from experience on my calipers)
Oh and where in Socal are you?Originally Posted by ►EvolutionX◄
I got the Ferodo ds2500's as well and have nothing but good things to say about them, feel almost identical to stock and have relatively low brake dust. IMPORTANT- if you do change out your brake fluid or have someone else do it, be VERY careful not to get it onto the caliper, if you do be sure to clean it thoroughly. Mitsu released a TSB to their techs requiring that they also use compressed air to blow out the bleeder bolts after changing out the brake fluid and then wipe down the calipers, be sure your tech who works on your car does this or you can end up with some pretty junked up calipers. (Unfortunately I know from experience on my calipers)