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**Crimson600+HP** · 02-06-2014, 11:16 AM

I have only ran the stock brembo pads and Hawk HP+ pads. These pads have seen both time on the road and on the road course. The Brembo stuff did well on the road course, but the HP+ pads were alot better. However, the HP+ pads are REALLY noisy daily driving. Every stop you will get that peircing squeel. I am probably going to try EBC next, or maybe even CarboTech as they have the best stuff out there IMO (but very pricey).

**Dominic Toretto** · 02-06-2014, 11:31 AM

Originally Posted by Crimson600+HP

I have only ran the stock brembo pads and Hawk HP+ pads. These pads have seen both time on the road and on the road course. The Brembo stuff did well on the road course, but the HP+ pads were alot better. However, the HP+ pads are REALLY noisy daily driving. Every stop you will get that peircing squeel. I am probably going to try EBC next, or maybe even CarboTech as they have the best stuff out there IMO (but very pricey).

My car is non Brembo equipped. Would the pads fit my calipers, or would I need to upgrade to Brembo calipers to fit those pads?

-Alex

**Crimson600+HP** · 02-06-2014, 12:51 PM

Originally Posted by Dominic Toretto

My car is non Brembo equipped. Would the pads fit my calipers, or would I need to upgrade to Brembo calipers to fit those pads?

-Alex

They make them for the stock calipers too. Good brake pads are something many people just don't think about and don't need to unless they are running some sort of high performance driving over a sustained period of time. For daily driving, stock pads or a aftermarket ceramic is all you would need.

The stock brakes are actually pretty stout for an actuated style brakes. Throw a set of cooling ducts, SS lines, and DOT4 fluid and the stock system will handle a ton of punishment.

Plus, if money comes right you can pick up a set of GT500 6 piston take offs cheaper than it was to add on the Brembo Package 4 Piston set up on our GT's and Boss'. The brembo calipers usually share the same pads as the GT500 and Boss 302 models.

**Hddcrasher** · 02-06-2014, 04:48 PM

Originally Posted by Dominic Toretto

My car is non Brembo equipped. Would the pads fit my calipers, or would I need to upgrade to Brembo calipers to fit those pads?

-Alex

Hey Dominic, You rode in my 2012 auto with Brembo upgrade and CT pads. So you know what those can do.

Yes you can buy aftermarket pads for the stock calipers, But my thoughts are brakes are the first thing to upgrade. My opinion only of course.

Anyone out there with OEM calipers and aftermarket pads?

**Dominic Toretto** · 02-06-2014, 07:30 PM

Originally Posted by Hddcrasher

Hey Dominic, You rode in my 2012 auto with Brembo upgrade and CT pads. So you know what those can do.

Yes you can buy aftermarket pads for the stock calipers, But my thoughts are brakes are the first thing to upgrade. My opinion only of course.

Anyone out there with OEM calipers and aftermarket pads?

Yes sir, I definitely recall that ride. Your car is definitely track setup. The whole package is very nice on your car

. I won't be making mine that hardcore until I can get a daily.

-Alex

**Hddcrasher** · 02-06-2014, 07:36 PM

I have a long way to go on track setup, but like you I need a DD first!

**46Tbird** · 02-06-2014, 08:03 PM

You asked for a recommendation for "daily use."

Autozone Duralast Gold Cmax

Zero noise, and nearly zero dust. I think they actually stop the car better than the stock Brembo pads did, at least in a normal "cold" street driving scenario. I'm not into stopping repeatedly from 120mph on a road course. I want my DD's pads to be quiet, and I couldn't stand seeing my front wheels turning gray after the drive home from the car wash. These are basically perfect for me.

My local AZ accidentally sold me the standard non-Brembo GT pads first. When I returned them, and they got me the correct Boss 302 pads, they were about ten bucks less, lol. I think they ended up being $50 for the fronts.

**Hddcrasher** · 02-06-2014, 04:35 PM

Originally Posted by Crimson600+HP

I have only ran the stock brembo pads and Hawk HP+ pads. These pads have seen both time on the road and on the road course. The Brembo stuff did well on the road course, but the HP+ pads were alot better. However, the HP+ pads are REALLY noisy daily driving. Every stop you will get that peircing squeel. I am probably going to try EBC next, or maybe even CarboTech as they have the best stuff out there IMO (but very pricey).

I am running the CT 12 front and 10's in rear. Awesome for track day at ECR, but they squeal to wake the dead on light city type braking.

**Crimson600+HP** · 02-06-2014, 06:41 PM

Originally Posted by Hddcrasher

I am running the CT 12 front and 10's in rear. Awesome for track day at ECR, but they squeal to wake the dead on light city type braking.

Looks like there is no avoiding brake squeal then on good track pads. As long as there are metallics in the pad, there will be squeal.