#1216495 - 04/02/07 05:58 PM
Re: Brake Pads
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farfrommugen
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I completly agree! I using the Cobalt GT-S on the front only and its very nice
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#2275579 - 01/30/08 07:30 AM
Re: Brake Pads
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CivicRacerExR
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I just really hate the way the pedal feels on hard stops. It's like there are no brakes at all.
Have you tried flushing the brake fluid? Or even replace it with Motul or Valvoline Synpower brake fluid?
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#2286982 - 02/02/08 07:17 AM
Re: Brake Pads
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CivicRacerExR
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What kind of R-comps? I say leave the pads alone and save for the koni's that will be available in a few weeks/months. More aggressive pads will only lead to locking up the brakes easier, flat spotting those nice new tires into oblivion.
Try flushing/changing the fluid, that helps a ton with pedal feel. You want the pedal to be hard, to the point that you modulate them with pressure, not pedal travel. It takes a few times to get it right, but its so sweet when it is.
I agree on my 91 Civic Si which was an awesome STS car. When I first got it the brake pedal was mush, pedal went to the floor at the one huge autocross we held - SCARY! Didn't think it would stop.
Took it to my sponsor who flushed the entire system and the pedal was rock hard
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#2288412 - 02/03/08 12:10 AM
Re: Brake Pads
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AX-NY'06Si
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Registered: 09/19/06
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I have HPS which are only a mild improvement, mostly on initial bite. Will be getting HP+ for track and if they are that much of an improvement, I will leave them on for Autocross. I have heard alot of talk about the SynPower. Anybody use it at the track?
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#2291645 - 02/04/08 10:24 AM
Re: Brake Pads
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AX-NY'06Si
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HP+ are NOT track pads. Great initial bite and friction range, but once you overheat them they're worthless. That means you going off course quickly.
A couple of experienced friends swore by HP+. Are you sure they aren't good for track? What would you recommend instead?
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#2294076 - 02/04/08 08:53 PM
Re: Brake Pads
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AX-NY'06Si
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Sounds great, will call. Hopefully not too pricy.
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