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8years
08-08-2008, 05:59 PM
Hi people, noobie question, whats a good set of brake pads that can fit the S8 RS brakes?
verbatimrx7
08-08-2008, 06:12 PM
good for what? street? track?

What u wanna do with ur car?
8years
08-08-2008, 06:17 PM
For street use mostly, some skid pan
Kin
08-08-2008, 06:19 PM
http://fdowners.com/showthread.php?t=1755

top quality pads :)
8years
08-08-2008, 06:28 PM
Are those pads for the RS brakes?

What kinda information do i need to get a set of pads for the RS? went to the brake shop and told them the make and model, they have no idea what size pads can be used. their database only have series 6 FDs
Kin
08-08-2008, 06:51 PM
project mu only has the one size pads for FD's, F443 fronts and R422 rears.

i dont know if RS and cheapo brakes use the same pads, but i'm assuming they would.
Rhys
08-08-2008, 07:00 PM
IMO for a street car stick to stock, for for performance than that something like bendix utimates are good. For even more performance (and money) there are Endless, project mu and my favorite SBS CCX.

Rhys
8years
08-08-2008, 07:10 PM
Its not as much the brand, i'm more interested in the specs of pads that can fit on the RS bigger brakes, or does it matter what size it is?
Rhys
08-08-2008, 07:31 PM
I believe the brakes use the same pads. The major difference between RS and other brakes is the rotor size.

Rhys
Rhys
08-08-2008, 07:33 PM
This thread explains all the differences.

http://www.fdowners.com/showthread.php?t=1254

Rhys
8years
08-08-2008, 07:55 PM
The ONLY things that make brakes better are pad area, pad material, and disc size. Bigger area pads means more friction. Bigger discs means more ability to absorb and disapate the heat generated by the friction of the pads. The pad material IS important. It all comes down to coefficient of friction of the material, and the heat range in which it works best.

I know the pad material i want, the disc size, but what is the pad area i need?
RXHEAVEN
08-08-2008, 09:17 PM
the difference in rotor sizes is thickness isn't it, so if that's true then it doesn't matter.
But, if the diameter is larger on RS too then its a problem so need someone else's confirmation
Kin
08-08-2008, 09:18 PM
RS/RB/R/ etc all use the same pads
Black Talon
08-08-2008, 09:43 PM
I know the pad material i want, the disc size, but what is the pad area i need?

Did you READ the thread that Rhys linked up...?

It took me ages to write that shit... if you could but be bothered to read it, everything you need to know is in there.


But in short... the front pads are the same all the way back to the series 4 (1986 second generation)... the rear pads are the same all the way back to the series 3 (1984 first generation)...

So yes... the RS uses the same pads as a boring RB...


The answer to all your questions is but a read away... if you could be bothered...
ras
08-08-2008, 09:45 PM
mate I just bought a set of mu type-B spec pads and i'm getting them installed tomorrow, I'll let you know how they handle on my 2001 RS.
RXHEAVEN
08-08-2008, 11:08 PM
the RS uses the same pads as a boring RB...

oi don't knock the mighty RB, and unless you have an auto it's an RB-S thank you very much
hahahaha
90-140 in 3.91 secs with stock everything except exhaust, and tuned to only 0.9bar and rich, mighty RB F1 powas! wheelie spec clutch kick sex spec hecticness:rolleyes:
8years
08-08-2008, 11:26 PM
mate I just bought a set of mu type-B spec pads and i'm getting them installed tomorrow, I'll let you know how they handle on my 2001 RS.

Thanks mate, appreciate it. :)
IBL17Z
08-09-2008, 05:45 PM
i have project mu hc+ front and rear
Black Talon
08-09-2008, 07:06 PM
oi don't knock the mighty RB, and unless you have an auto it's an RB-S thank you very much
hahahaha


Mine is better... Mine is a Bathurst... which is based on the lowest spec of the early RB's...

The advantage is it is lighter, and has less crap that you REALLY don't need. Seriously... why would you need headlight washers...?
ras
08-09-2008, 07:53 PM
just got the b-spec pads installed. Not as good as the last set the previous owner had on the car(don't know what brand they were) but they do the job. I think next time i'll go for something higher spec like type NR's. But so far they seem to be okay for what i need at the moment. cost is $200 from Musecret. hope that helps.
8years
08-09-2008, 08:07 PM
Thanks Ras

I'll probably get Project-Mu NR if i can find it anywhere in perth, everywhere i go dont seem to stock anything for the FD.

Thanks for all the help guys!! :)
Kin
08-09-2008, 11:30 PM
i have Project Mu NR Fronts and B-Spec rears for sale man... $400 and they are urs + postage

they sell for NR front $265 front, $175 B Spec rears

i have them right in front of me right now :)
ROT8
08-11-2008, 02:57 AM
You guys should trygly g out some ferrodo's... good bang for buck, surprisingly good performers
ADJUST
08-11-2008, 02:05 PM
I agree with FF, the DS2500's are a great all round pad.

Though Rhys is on the money with the SBS pads ;)

Brad
8years
08-21-2008, 08:50 PM
Just got the Project Mu NR fronts put on, havent tried anything else before but its much more better than the stocko ones i had on previously!

Thanks Kin for the exceptionally fast postage!! :D
Kin
08-21-2008, 08:55 PM
Just got the Project Mu NR fronts put on, havent tried anything else before but its much more better than the stocko ones i had on previously!

Thanks Kin for the exceptionally fast postage!! :D

glad to hear it got there quick :)