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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 08:05 AM
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I was wondering if anyone with experince or an opiopn would help point me into the right direction. I was planing on replaceing the pads all around with ceramic pads. And I was going to replace the rotors in the front with http://www.eurosporttuning.ca/Mercha...Code=VL-S70-brand for the rear I was planing on leaving stock rotors but that can change. I was also wondering how much of a difference new fluids would help with breaking.
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 08:59 AM
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 09:00 AM
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I can not even type a two line response damnit.
 
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 09:01 AM
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I have heard that Akebono ceramic pads work well, but I have no experience.
 
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 09:02 AM
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I always use OEM pads.
 
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 09:02 AM
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Some say ceramic pads make you have to push the brake pedal more.
 
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 10:29 AM
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i just want to stop quicker
 
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 10:37 AM
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hahahah would the hawk hps pads work better and leave my rotors alone
 
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Old Jul 28, 2008 | 08:50 AM
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So.... Does any one have an opinion of a good brake set up? And are those rotors any good?
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Old Mar 13, 2021 | 04:39 AM
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Ceramics work best under higher heat so you may see a reduction in stopping power when ur going slower or braking less. That being said it they might work fine. ID go with a full brake fluid flush and steel braided lines to add a bit more security and longevity
 
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