Nunny

I have an import WRX STi version 4, 1998, with 4 pots on the fronts, and front cross-drilled discs.
1) Currently I'm using red stuff but when I drive the car hard and use the brakes a lot I get a lot of fade. Can anyone recommend a good pad. I'm being offered Mintex 1155's or Ferodo FDB's. Are these any good at all? I'm thinking cost here as well.
2) I used to drive a Calibra Turbo. I thought thre brakes on that were pretty useless. I used to have to stand on them to get the car to stop. Now I have the Scooby I find that I have to do the same. Are all the cars supposed to be like this?

Andy

TonyNesta

Andy,

I have a similar brake setup to you on my MY98 UK, and I've used several different types of pad;

Mintex 1155 - very reasonably priced, good performance, but very dusty.

Pagid Blue - fantastic performance, but very expensive.

Ferodo DS2500 - best combination of performance and price.

If you haven't already done it, I would recommend braided steel brake lines (about £60 front and back), DOT 5.1 fluid (£20?) and maybe a brake support bracket (about £50).

Hope this helps,

Tony

Nunny

Thanks for that m8.
What about your brakes. Do you have to stand on yours as well? My mate has a xsara VTS and the brakes are superb. And the Alfa 156's are just as good. Perhaps my servo is too small, or summik?
Andy

TonyNesta

Mine are not too bad, better than just 'adequate'. Its surprising the difference braided hoses and DOT5.1 make, can't recommend them enough.

T

BART!

Pagid RS15 ....if you're a serious 'braker' !
(With Pagid (Scoobysport) discs, braided hoses, DOT 5.1 , bracket and some guts.....brakes like h...)

Downside :
RS15's do eat 'metal' ..and geuss where that comes from.
Fading doesn't exist anymore...and that's where things(can)go wrong ...Just don't overdue on track , cool things down properly..