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Old 07-16-2002, 02:22 PM
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Who makes the best brake pads for our cars? Brembo?
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Mintex and EBC seem to be used alot for street
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Brembo makes rotors, I don't believe they make pads.
Many are happy with Mintex red. They're cheap, create less dust, but don't perform fantastic imo.
Porterfield R4S are good pads. Expensive, dust free, good grip.
EBC Green, middle of the road price, good feel, dust free.
Hawk HPS, dusty, good grip, mid priced.
Probably bunch others to choose from, like ferodo, axis, or others.
All just my opinions.
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R4S pads have the good qualities you mention, but they do squeal
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i just bought some R4S pads, ill report how they work out
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