Acceld Z

I need new pads for my GTA.What do you guys use ? My choices are Performance Friction , Hawk ,or GM Durastops.I can't think of any more.Educate me.Thanks

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92Z28
89GTA

TomP

I always use the Bendix semi-metallics... I used a no-name brand once and nearly killed myself.


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-Tom P (Hot rodded 1986 Firebird 2.8l) from http://www.f-body.net/mailbag/3rd/3rd_mailbag.html message boards

chevymike

I have had good luck with Raybesto Brute Stop. Just an FYI

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Mike Schwartz aka chevymike
'92 Z28, 5.7, Teal Hardtop

"Don't Outlaw High Performance Cars,
Outlaw Low Performance Drivers!"
Mike's Camaro Z28

slowTA

iTrader: (1)

Personally I like the Performance Friction Z-rated pads. The only bad part is that they like to be warmed up, a few sudden 'stabs' on th pedal at about 40 or so should do nicely. Once they get 'hot' hold on 'cause they really start grabbing HARD! If you get them go out and test them by stopping REALLY fast 2, maybe 3 times. After that you will have to work on your threashold braking because they will lock up quickly. You will know what I am talking about, but when they are cold they do leave a little to be desired. In a panic stop when cold they will warm up quickly so when you start to stop you will feel them grabbing harder.

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'86 TA, T-tops, T-5, 3.73, 4 wheel disks 350, compucam 2040, performer intake,SLP Headers, 3" race magnum muffler, 1.6 Comp rockers, Ripper shifter, perf. friction pads, Hypertech ignition, Earls brake hoses, Hotchkis springs, Tokico Illumina 5 adjustable shocks and struts, Lakewood panhard and trailing arms
14.73 @ 95... traction still a problem

jason86/2.8

TomP is right about the no name ****. I got some of that crap on my car right now and can't wait to get rid of them. They were about $10 and ever since I put them on last May I've had constant brake dust. Plus after only 7k miles it feels like i need new ones already.

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1986 Berlinetta, 2.8L, newly rebuilt 700R4, 3.42 Posi. 128,000 miles and counting.
Wins:
1996 Mustang
1994ish Olds Acheiva

Losses:
1999 Grand Am SE
1996ish Honda Accord (twice)
1990ish Vette (never should have been dumb enough to race a vette in the V6)

Rob Gordon

Raybestos Brutestops really do help braking but dont last very long under severe driving

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Iroc 350 5 speed