[Euro] Brake pad replacement

Update:

The EBC ultimax pads arrived today from UK, cost 73 dollars or so off eBay.
Now just need to find a decent mechanic to have them installed.
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EDIT:Hmm this is interesting, the Acura TSX uses EBC part number "UD787" I got part number DP1525, which is used for European CL9's.
This would be fun if it doesnt fit.....

EDIT: anyone can take a photo of their used front pads? Looks like mine won't fit. Cause they are made for EUDM lucas calipers instead of Nissin JDM/USDM calipers. **** my life
Yep... Got the wrong one...
http://www.jnbk-brakes.com/catalogue...ke/1721/PN8465
Vs
http://www.jnbk-brakes.com/catalogue...ke/1691/PN8125

ouch, u gonna get the same again (right part of course)?

Yup, you got the wrong pads. Those look like they are for the CL1 European Accord. For CL9, the safest way is to stick to whatever the CL9 tsx and Jdm CL7 uses.

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Originally Posted by aaronng

Yup, you got the wrong pads. Those look like they are for the CL1 European Accord. For CL9, the safest way is to stick to whatever the CL9 tsx and Jdm CL7 uses.

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Yep they were the wrong pad, EUDM accord uses lucas calipers instead of Nissin for everyone else.

So I went get some GCT instead

I just got these black ultimax installed today, had them ordered in from a RDA dealer $65

Hey guys, needs some input here. So been doing my research as to what parts to upgrade for daily plus tracking purposes. Read good things about DBA (4000) so am thinking going down this route.

Front Rotors

Cheapest quote I could get for DBAs here in Aus

DBA 42510 4000 series $150 each
DBA 42510S $185 each (4000 slotted)
DBA 2510 street series $75 each
DBA 2410S $130 each (street slotted)

For fronts I guess best is to go DBA4000 standard.


Rear Rotors

Cheapest quote I could get for DBAs here in Aus

DBA 42511 $132 each (4000 series)
DBA 42511S $165 each (4000 slotted)
DBA 2511 $50 each (street series)
DBA 2511S $150 each (street slotted)

I am unsure about the rear rotors now, as the DBA4000s are a bit pricey. Would the DBA street series be good enough for tracking? If I remember correctly Aarong had the street series for the rears and does track?


Pads

I do not want pads that would eat into the rotor, but good enough for track purposes (and daily). For the occasional track Project Mu b-spec at $388 could be had. No idea though how aggressive they are on the rotors.

However the Hawk HP plus pads have good reviews and dont chew up rotors. They do dust alot (which I wont be happy about) and squeal on light braking, but I guess such pads that are good for tracking do that (even the Project Mu’s?). The Hawk HP plus pads can be had for about 250-270 shipped (may be possible to get it for around 200 shipped, waiting on a reply).

Any other recommendation for pads, not harsh on rotors but good for track (and even better less dusting and noise)? Couldnt figure out how the EBC ultimax pads are.

Thanks again.


On another note, I havnt tracked before but I do think once I do I will def do it again. So thats why Im looking at getting something that will hold up good and last the distance.

Roony I matched up some REMSA pads (GSL Rallysport) with my DBA 4000 slotted and I cant fault em. Took em to Wakefield last month in reasonably hot conditions and they took the punishment. Quiet, great bite and feel. Paid $89 for fronts $79 for rears. Not much info available on the net as they are a fairly recent arrival in OZ.

Sounds good. An feedback on if they are harsh on the rotors? Are you running dba4000 for rears too? Thanks

No i'm keeping the stock rear rotors for now. They seem to be doing the Job,if they dont I'll happily replaced with some more DBA4000's. I've done 230 laps of Wakefield and 28,000km on these rotors and wear seems reasonable. Keep in mind the Vti only weighs 1180kg. I'm confident they will go another 100K + in the next 2 years.

Great info thanks. I did a quick search on the remsa pads and what little info there is seem good. The fact that ur also on stock rear rotors, ill probably just go for the dba rear street series

Hey guys, checking out the REMSA pads at GSL Rallysport. The person wanted to confrim if the pads look like these,


http://www.bendix.com.au/sites/defau...1393-Inner.gif

http://www.bendix.com.au/sites/defau...gif/db1265.gif

I dont know if they are like this. Anyone can confirm?

YEP!
http://www.bendix.com.au/catalogue/7826