Best Brake Pads to use on Slotted Rotors?

[stndrd]

You can get Goodridge braided brake lines for $150-$200 (depending on where you look)

[IV73CI]

You can get Goodridge braided brake lines for $150-$200 (depending on where you look)

are they australian made?

[TheSaint]

Goodridge are ADR approved ... unlike other branded braided brake lines like PMU =/

[stndrd]

I think they are an American brand, but don't hold me to it.

[Fredoops]

Goodridge are ADR approved ... unlike other branded braided brake lines like PMU =/

ADR rules had Changed years ago.

ADR 42 - General Safety Requirements
The function of this Australian Design Rule is to specify design and construction requirements to ensure safe operation of vehicles.
Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 42/04 ?
General Safety Requirements) 2005
Compilation: 1 (up to and including Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule
42/04 ? General Safety Requirements) 2005 Amendment 1)
Compilation Date: 12th October 2007
Compiled by: Vehicle Safety Standards, Department of Transport and Regional
Services

15. BRAKE TUBING AND BRAKE HOSE
Flexible hydraulic brake hoses, air or vacuum brake tubing and air and
vacuum hose, flexible and hydraulic power hose between the Brake
Power Unit 31/00 or Brake Power Unit 35/00 and the master cylinder
or its equivalent must conform to SAA, SAE, BS, JIS, DIN, ISO or ECE
Standards specified for flexible brake hoses, air brake tubing or hose or
vacuum brake tubing or hose or hydraulic power tubing or hose and be
fitted to the vehicle as to prevent chafing, kinking or other mechanical
damage under normal motion of the parts to which they are attached.

That means any brake lines that adhere to any of above overseas standards are ADR okay.

So your JDM, USDM, EUDM brake lines are just as legal. So my USDM $110 set of S/S lines are just as legal as your $150+ Goodridge lines made in Canberra (iirc by Neal bates Automotive)


A lot of ADR design rules had been "globalized" over the past decade due to various free trade agreements and the WTO. Of course the retailers will never tell you that cause they want your money.

[TheSaint]

ah thats awsome - the only reason we went with goodridge was because the PMU ones are specifically NOT ADR approved for street use - only competition

we were prepared to shell out more money for them - but our supplier gave us the heads up - so we got the lines from ebay instead lol

[IV73CI]

cool .. might invest on some SS braided brake lines since ive got the clutch blinged up already ..lol.

[mugen_ctr]

what do ppl think of bendix ultimate pads? i hear mixed reviews, as im in similar situation, but with 282mm setup

[TheSaint]

what do ppl think of bendix ultimate pads? i hear mixed reviews, as im in similar situation, but with 282mm setup

i have heard mixed reviews - the general vibe i get from the rally guys and my street tuning friends is this...

PMU > EBC > Bendix

[mugen_ctr]

i have heard mixed reviews - the general vibe i get from the rally guys and my street tuning friends is this...

PMU > EBC > Bendix

yeah, i get the feeling that bendix isnt all that great, and the life span is quite low compared to some of the others... I also hear acre is a nice addition to the other pads out there like ebc.... but im yet to make a final decision to what to go for...

Atm its really down to EBC or Acre, PMU and Fredo are out of the budget, too much money lol... as much as i wanna get the best of the best, the bank account says otherwise

[TheSaint]

PMU are competitive with EBC ... what kind of prices are you getting?
these prices are just a guide - im sure if you email marty he will cut you a good deal
i would also recommend using their brake fluid - its pricey but hella good =)
(hes the wholesale supplier for alot of Jap parts for alot of the ARC teams)

Marty Beckton sales@project-mu.com.au


PMU Bestop for EK4 Civic (OEM Replacement)
Bestop Front Set $155
Bestop Rear Set $145
Total Price Inc. GST: $300
Compound Organic
Rotor Temp 0～350℃
Friction 0.30～0.38μ



PMU Type-NS for EK4 Civic (what i use - great for street - comparable to EBC green stuff with less noise)
Type NS Front Set $179
Type NS Rear Set $169
Total Price Inc. GST: $348
Compound Hyper Carbon NS
Rotor Temp 0～400℃
Friction 0.37～0.40μ




PMU B-Spec for EK4 Civic (only slightly better than Type-NS - only good if u goto the track occasionally)
B-Spec Front Set $199
B-Spec Rear Set $189
Total Price Inc. GST: $388
Compound Hyper Carbon B
Rotor Temp 0～500℃
Friction 0.32～0.45μ




PMU HC+ for EK4 Civic (top of the range before you goto their pro line - alot of the rally guys use these)
HC Plus Front Set $299
HC Plus Rear Set $279
Total Price Inc. GST: $578
Compound Hyper Carbon
Rotor Temp 0～800℃
Friction 0.38～0.62μ

[Stevil]

Mugen ctr if budget is ya deciding factor then I'll say it again REMSA ! I tracked em last week at Wakefield and every time I stood on the brakes they did a great job (put in 80 odd laps). These are a relatively new brand to Australia I believe.

Remsa turns out something like a 100 Million pads a year, they must be doing something right. Whilst the Japs do good stuff with most things, I reckon these Spanish pads offer way better value. They are low dust, low wear and rated to 650C !! and they cost less than $100 !