I need some front brake pads for my TT . I`ve done a search and read 12 of the many pages of differing opinions on brands :rolleyes:

Does anyone on here sell Hawk ?

Cheers

When i was looking into brakes, i got the impression the best of the best is Ferodo DS2500 - so i got them :D

When i was looking into brakes, i got the impression the best of the best is Ferodo DS2500 - so i got them :D

 

Don`t set all the buggers off again !! :rofl::rofl:

are they standard calipers or upgraded ones ?

 

I have a set of Ds2500 for R33 GR calipers for sale in the for sale section.

are they standard calipers or upgraded ones ?

 

I have a set of Ds2500 for R33 GR calipers for sale in the for sale section.

 

Standard mate , but thanks and good luck .

I need some front brake pads for my TT . I`ve done a search and read 12 of the many pages of differing opinions on brands :rolleyes:

Does anyone on here sell Hawk ?

Cheers

As far as i know Hawk's are imported mate and Danny DTA who sells a lot of brake pads, some imported and some not, from experience favours other brands...

If your on stock discs and calipers and the calipers have never been serviced that you know off, then tbh the pad choice for you isn't going to make such a significant difference. Can i therefore suggest the mintex 1144 or Porterfields if your completly stock, a middle of the road price wise pad.

HTH

Smithy

i have ferrodo 2500 pads and they squeal like a b**ch!!!

 

some say they dont, and some say they do. i have been advised to take 'em of and clean/abrade 'em then see how they are. performance wise, they are great.

 

if, after cleaning/abrading i still get a squeal, i will go for ebc red or green.

 

al.

Thanks , Smithy . Mine are grooved but I don`t know if stock ones are ( ? ) .

Are standard front discs drilled and grooved ? The ones on my car are .

No they're not, sounds like you've got aftermarket discs.

Are standard front discs drilled and grooved ? The ones on my car are .

 

No mate, you've got aftermarket ones there. Could be summitt like EBC discs or DBA. My suggestion on pad choice for yer still stands though ;)

Hope that helps.

cheers

smithy

Thanks Steve and Smithy :)

Hiya,

 

Just chiming in - sorry, hadn't seen this post before ...

 

As Smithy says, I sell quite a lot of brake pads. Mostly Ferodo but also quite a few Porterfields and Mintex pads.

 

Take a look at Smithy's Place for an idea on current pricing.

 

I'm out of stock on front Porterfields, new stock due in about 2 weeks but can get Mintex and Ferodo pads from UK stock.

 

If you require any further advise please feel free to contact me. Number listed below.

 

Regards,

 

Dan

Thanks Dan . I`ve had a look at the website , but I don`t know what discs I`ve got now .

Thanks Dan . I`ve had a look at the website , but I don`t know what discs I`ve got now .

 

Without a pic (or better yet, a receipt) it will be difficult to tell the make of the disc. However, an important fact would be to find out whether you're using stock calipers or aftermarket/upgraded calipers. If they are stock (ie, have NISSAN embossed on them), and they cover the disc right up to the hub, then at least you know you've got a stock-sized disc. That'll make choosing a pad easier as you won't have to worry about pad size, etc. If you have GT-R calipers then there should be a bracket attached to the back of them (effectively pushing the caliper outwards to accommodate a larger disc). I believe that these do not have the word NISSAN written on them as they are Brembo calipers.

 

Get a tape measure and see what the diameter of the disc is. 280mm and it'll be standard size, 324mm and it's GT-R size, any larger and you're looking at an aftermarket kit.

 

HTH

 

Dan

Thanks again , Dan . I`ll try to get a good look later today .

 

Cheers

 

Brian

Without a pic (or better yet, a receipt) it will be difficult to tell the make of the disc. However, an important fact would be to find out whether you're using stock calipers or aftermarket/upgraded calipers. If they are stock (ie, have NISSAN embossed on them), and they cover the disc right up to the hub, then at least you know you've got a stock-sized disc. That'll make choosing a pad easier as you won't have to worry about pad size, etc. If you have GT-R calipers then there should be a bracket attached to the back of them (effectively pushing the caliper outwards to accommodate a larger disc). I believe that these do not have the word NISSAN written on them as they are Brembo calipers.

 

Get a tape measure and see what the diameter of the disc is. 280mm and it'll be standard size, 324mm and it's GT-R size, any larger and you're looking at an aftermarket kit.

 

HTH

 

Dan

 

 

Hard to measure with the wheel on , but I`d say they are 280mm . if you look at the pics , bearing in mind that it`s only a 17" wheel . Bejaysus , I`ve never seen rust on them before ! :eek:

 

Brian

Hi Brian,

 

Yes, from the pictures they look to be stock sized (ie 280mm). Don't worry about the rust - all brake discs get that when they've stood in humidity/rain for even a couple of hours! Comes right off when you've used the brake the first time. ;)

 

Regards,

 

Dan

Hi Dan

I`ve placed my order .

Cheers

Brian

 

ps I don`t suppose you stock copper grease ? ;)

Hi Brian,

 

Yes, from the pictures they look to be stock sized (ie 280mm). Don't worry about the rust - all brake discs get that when they've stood in humidity/rain for even a couple of hours! Comes right off when you've used the brake the first time. ;)

 

Regards,

 

Dan

 

Dan any ideas why my ksport discs are black rusty looking?? it is driven everyday and its only the fronts ????

 

(sorry to hijack)

Dan any ideas why my ksport discs are black rusty looking?? it is driven everyday and its only the fronts ????

 

(sorry to hijack)

 

Not really a definitive answer but it'll be some form of oxidation due to exposure to moisture. Rust can take various forms and colours so "black" rust isn't that strange. Does it go away when you've used the brakes? If so then there's nothing to worry about as this is normal behaviour.

 

Regards,

 

Dan

Not really a definitive answer but it'll be some form of oxidation due to exposure to moisture. Rust can take various forms and colours so "black" rust isn't that strange. Does it go away when you've used the brakes? If so then there's nothing to worry about as this is normal behaviour.

 

Regards,

 

Dan

 

No its there all the time?? It looks a bit like the end of an exhaust that has had the burnt tint on the end when it goes black. if you know what i mean.

 

like i said the rears look new.

No its there all the time?? It looks a bit like the end of an exhaust that has had the burnt tint on the end when it goes black. if you know what i mean.

 

like i said the rears look new.

 

Not sure mate - might just be a different material that's used for the front discs ... If you're concerned I suggest you contact KSport and ask them.

Hi Dan

I`ve placed my order .

Cheers

Brian

 

ps I don`t suppose you stock copper grease ? ;)

 

Hi Brian,

 

Got your order (after some issues with Outlook - bloody technology) and I've e-mailed you back a quote. I don't stock copper grease but will get some for you from my local motor factors and pop it in the box with the pads.

 

Cheerio!

 

Dan

Hi Brian,

 

Got your order (after some issues with Outlook - bloody technology) and I've e-mailed you back a quote. I don't stock copper grease but will get some for you from my local motor factors and pop it in the box with the pads.

 

Cheerio!

 

Dan

 

Thanks , Dan , much appreciated .

 

I`ve "PayPalled" the original price to you . But let me know what I owe you for the grease when you get it and I`ll send that to you then .

 

Ciao !

 

Brian

Thanks , Dan , much appreciated .

 

I`ve "PayPalled" the original price to you . But let me know what I owe you for the grease when you get it and I`ll send that to you then .

 

Ciao !

 

Brian

 

Thanks for the payment Brian and don't worry about the copper grease ;)

 

ATB

 

Dan