Brake Pads and Shoes

[Carrera]

I am about to do a brake job on my 1995 I4 MX6. Can someone tell me which pad is better Cermanic or Carbon Fiber and why. Also, who make good brands. Ditto for good shoes in the rear.
Thx.

[Zach]

Originally Posted by Carrera

I am about to do a brake job on my 1995 I4 MX6. Can someone tell me which pad is better Cermanic or Carbon Fiber and why. Also, who make good brands. Ditto for good shoes in the rear.
Thx.

Neither. Get yourself some Axxix Metal Master pads and some get good blanks, either beck/arnley or brembo. check out Rockauto.com

[roadkill1234567]

i got a question too with my brakes my car has the drums in the rear could i posibly convert them to disc brakes

[ls six]

Yeah, pretty easily infact. Im sure there are threads aroud with details.



To the op you should match pads to the intended use. Unless you are going to be hitting some very high speed road racing events or like to drive stupid fast down mountain roads then you will never need the all out power and heat capacity of a hard core pad.

For almost all of us what really matters (even if we dont know it) is feel. Hawk HPS pads offer great feel and a linier pedal along with better than stock heat capacity while being kind to rotors and not overly dusty.

Look for recomendations for your purpose (likely daily driving and ocasional spirited driving) and peruse Google for opinions on specific manufacturers that make pads to suit your car.


there are no "perfect" pads, just good pads for your needs.

[ghostling]

I have Hawk HPS pads on blanks in the front since a month ago. Works good... Quick stops, good pedal feel..

[Zach]

We have to remember, he's rolling an I4...not the pinnacle of performance. HPS pads not necessary lol