Kyojin 1st Gear August 5, 2009 Share August 5, 2009 doesn't necessarily mean that higher cF equates to better braking. you have look at application. for a track car you'll want the highest cF since you'll be running hot. but for street use car, a ultra high performance brake pads may not be as efficient, esp when the brakes are not pushed to its limits. in fact it might even be dangerous because they are not as efficient at lower temps. something to think about. it's about getting the right parts for the right application. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trex101 3rd Gear August 5, 2009 Share August 5, 2009 doesn't necessarily mean that higher cF equates to better braking. you have look at application. for a track car you'll want the highest cF since you'll be running hot. but for street use car, a ultra high performance brake pads may not be as efficient, esp when the brakes are not pushed to its limits. in fact it might even be dangerous because they are not as efficient at lower temps. something to think about. it's about getting the right parts for the right application. Yah, you are right. Get those 0'c-600'c type for street usage would be good enough. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enduro25 Clutched August 5, 2009 Share August 5, 2009 just change mine ...even after change alos got the Eeeeee sound but is normal.due to warm up i think..cos it onli happens when i start driving in the morning gg to wk.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladykillerz 4th Gear August 5, 2009 Share August 5, 2009 just change mine ...even after change alos got the Eeeeee sound but is normal.due to warm up i think..cos it onli happens when i start driving in the morning gg to wk.. new brakepads will have the "eeeeee" sound, don't worry. it will go off by itself. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trex101 3rd Gear August 5, 2009 Share August 5, 2009 just change mine ...even after change alos got the Eeeeee sound but is normal.due to warm up i think..cos it onli happens when i start driving in the morning gg to wk.. It got to do with the pad vibration or something, just spray a layer of rubber coating or apply copper grease to the pad backplate will do. This will dampen the vibration and prevent the "Eeee" sound. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamburger Hypersonic August 5, 2009 Share August 5, 2009 Stock brake pads usually lasts longer as they are using hard compound material, but at the expense of less bite. For my previous 2 new auto cars, the stock pads lasted about 75,000 - 80,000km before I changed them. Some aftermarket brake pads give better bite, but last shorter mileage due to softer compound used for the pads. These typically lasts only around 30,000-40,000km. agree wif u here, lets make another assumption: can we conclude tat aft mkt brake pad wif softer compound is easier on e disk rotor?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzomatrix 2nd Gear August 5, 2009 Share August 5, 2009 eeee sound could be cause by dirt particles in between the pad n rotar.. i juz kenna !@#$ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Route88 2nd Gear August 5, 2009 Share August 5, 2009 Best is to change rotor + pads + flush brake fluid every 2 years Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yuan 6th Gear August 5, 2009 Share August 5, 2009 agree wif u here, lets make another assumption: can we conclude tat aft mkt brake pad wif softer compound is easier on e disk rotor?? Not really. Those that have metallic composition will tend to be more harsh on the rotor....At times you may experience sound coming from the rotor at cold braking early in the morning. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yuan 6th Gear August 5, 2009 Share August 5, 2009 blardy hell..my AD workshop ask me change stock brakepad every 50,000 km...now my car mileage 160,000km, already into 3rd set of pads liao..change with them 2 times..after that, change to current project u pads.. anyway, thanks to all the replies..gonna go and and check the pads now..MCF really good place for info.. [thumbsup] Project Mu is good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yuan 6th Gear August 5, 2009 Share August 5, 2009 Yah, you are right. Get those 0'c-600'c type for street usage would be good enough. Hi Terence, even at those range, I have ever experienced not so good braking for certain pads at cold temp. I realised that it is very subjective as certain brands (which may have different pad composition and friction co-efficient) which are better in braking at cold temp and others not that good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galantspeedz Turbocharged August 5, 2009 Share August 5, 2009 I have no idea how to do visual checks too. Mechanic always point out to me....NEHHHH STILL KAO KAO ONE!. But i always duno what im looking at.....haha. My stupid hand brake engage liao but car can still move off in "D". Still havent resolve it yet. U guys know which workshop can adjust this ? ask your mech to tighten your handbrakes. then when loose, go tighten again, after a few times, time to change pads liao... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shull Turbocharged August 5, 2009 Author Share August 5, 2009 Project Mu is good. i just checked..pad still has about 7mm left..dunno should i change onot? going up north this weekend... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkSide Neutral Newbie August 6, 2009 Share August 6, 2009 i just checked..pad still has about 7mm left..dunno should i change onot? going up north this weekend... Change it and have a peaceful drive... Better still, do light servicing n do point checks... Msian roadside mechs talk a lot of c--k and sell a load of bull if u have a problem there... Nothing beats a pleasant, worry-free drive... cheers! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shull Turbocharged August 6, 2009 Author Share August 6, 2009 Change it and have a peaceful drive... Better still, do light servicing n do point checks... Msian roadside mechs talk a lot of c--k and sell a load of bull if u have a problem there... Nothing beats a pleasant, worry-free drive... cheers! i just did my last servicing 2 mths ago..and driven less than 2000km..i only worry about the brakes.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trex101 3rd Gear August 6, 2009 Share August 6, 2009 No worries, just change it after your trip, 7mm is still good to go. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mzrmazda3 6th Gear August 6, 2009 Share August 6, 2009 i just checked..pad still has about 7mm left..dunno should i change onot? going up north this weekend... Bro, 7mm still Gao Gao lah ... Save your monies ... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dumb 4th Gear August 6, 2009 Share August 6, 2009 ask your mech to tighten your handbrakes. then when loose, go tighten again, after a few times, time to change pads liao... Sorry for the dumb question. How are the two related? ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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