Thread: Brake pad stopping power

Which brake pads offer the best stopping power? Semi metalic or full ceramic pads. I have heard both sides of the story so far. I leave this up for debate. Rotor wear is not an issue for me.

Dude....really?

http://www.sr20-forum.com/general-sr20/17765-performance-brake-pads.html

kojima on the se-r data base went hawk hps....

but here. no more questions or threads . just have to know where to look.

http://www.se-r.net/car_info/brake_performance.html

I clearly asked if semi matalic pads or ceramic pads stops the car better not what brand name to go with, I am aware of my own posts. If you don't understand the question don't reply pleassse I beg of you. I'll write my questions in latin next time.

It did not have the infomation I was looking for chiquae. Thanks

You asked basically the same question in your other thread. You wanted brand opinions and you got many answers. All you had to do in turn was do some research on the specific pads to see if they are metallic or semi. based upon the observations of the people using them.



In both posts you clearly state that you are looking for better stopping power.

i think we need a brake thread like shawn's suspension thread.

Pads can only do so much. are you running stock B14 calipers?

Yes I am. The reason I did not upgrade to bigger size is that I am trying to keep the weight of the car down. I'm not producing crazy hp number either. That was not the main point tof the thread. I am getting confused because I hear I hear that semi metallic bites harder than ceramic but on the other hand I hear ceramic has excellent fade resistance so I am all confused now. Should I just have used the old thread I made ..Yea but whats the fun in that its a different concept now.

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