Brake upgrade - cost efficient way
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Yes. Like most brands, Endless makes a variety of pads for different purposes. I've used their CCX brake pad, which is supposed to be a street/track pad. It squealed too much for me, but the braking was good, comparable to other good street/track pads.
I upgraded my brakes with the Racing Brake kits on my previous NSX. For cost efficient reasons and since I am not THAT much of a track junkie, I choose the 324x28mm big brake kit in front and opted for the 1997+ sized 303x23mm rotors in the back.
That was on my previous NSX.
Now I have put this kit on my recently bought 1998 NSX. The only think I kept is the 1998 rear calipers because the 1997+ NSX rear caliper has a bigger piston diameter. I did however reuse the front caliper from my 1994 NSX.
Have been using the Hawk HP+ pads with great results in the past on this kit (perhaps a bit too much actually
) and then switched to Hawk HPS pads. They are better than OEM but the next time I will be using the HP+ pads again.
Many people in Europe are also using the Ferrodo 2500 pads with good results.
That was on my previous NSX.
Now I have put this kit on my recently bought 1998 NSX. The only think I kept is the 1998 rear calipers because the 1997+ NSX rear caliper has a bigger piston diameter. I did however reuse the front caliper from my 1994 NSX.
Have been using the Hawk HP+ pads with great results in the past on this kit (perhaps a bit too much actually
) and then switched to Hawk HPS pads. They are better than OEM but the next time I will be using the HP+ pads again.Many people in Europe are also using the Ferrodo 2500 pads with good results.
I am running the stock NSX brake setup and, to be honest, I don't see any issue with running slightly more agressive pads for track duty. while the stock compound i have found to be competent, i feel a lot more time/speed will be unlocked with a more agressive pad. I plan on going to the carbotech pads front and rear with either slotted or cryotreated rotors. this is of course after I have exhausted my stock stuff. (no sense leaving good life on pads and rotors...right?)
good luck with your setup! post and let us know what you decide and how you like it :biggrin:
good luck with your setup! post and let us know what you decide and how you like it :biggrin:
Thanks for all of the help!
I will try with PFC01 pads with the factory size rotors first.
I would liek to order a set of PFC01 pads (for my '92 model) but could not find the reference number for the rear, only to the front.
Could somebody help with the part or ref number of the pads for the rear?? Or does it have a same size with any other Honda/Acura model?
Thanks in advance a lot!
I will try with PFC01 pads with the factory size rotors first.
I would liek to order a set of PFC01 pads (for my '92 model) but could not find the reference number for the rear, only to the front.
Could somebody help with the part or ref number of the pads for the rear?? Or does it have a same size with any other Honda/Acura model?
Thanks in advance a lot!
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Performance Friction does not make pads for the NSX rear.
??? What is FMSI?
Hmm... I think it is not to wise to put a different one for the two axels!...or???
Can I put the PFC01 to the front and Carbotech AX6 (Panther Plus) to the rear??
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Friction Materials Standards Institute nomenclature. It's the bible for automotive friction manufacturers. Any pad maker can cross the FMSI number to their own part numbering system.
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It depends on the type of track, track conditions, session run length and driving style (and maybe more!). One guy on one track may find he is better with the same friction front and rear on a rear-engined car, while another driver might be downright dangerous without a pad with less initial bite in the rear. Research, then choose carefully, then test, test, test.
Chris
PFC only makes a street pad for the NSX front and none for the rear.
The PFC01 track pad is for the Brembo GT (lotus) caliper.
The PFC01 track pad is for the Brembo GT (lotus) caliper.
Is there a good pad setup for those of us that may only track our cars at events perhaps one or two times a year? I am a "beginner" since I have never tracked my car and there are events held at Sebring here in Florida every few months.
I just got new tires and noticed my pads are getting close to needing a change. For those of us that would like to have pads other than Autozone or stock.............What pads have good, long lasting wear on the street and would be better than stock for that 1-2 times a year I plan on tracking the car?
I just got new tires and noticed my pads are getting close to needing a change. For those of us that would like to have pads other than Autozone or stock.............What pads have good, long lasting wear on the street and would be better than stock for that 1-2 times a year I plan on tracking the car?
Many pad makers use those same codes as part of their part numbering system.
I like the Hawk HP+ pads. They're at least as good as stock, and they hold up well to the heat generated at the track. They work well for the street; they don't squeal, and they don't need to be warmed up to work. Their only downside is that they dust quite a bit.
I'll second Ken's HP+ recommendation for a novice. They will hold up decently on the track and don't cost an arm and a leg (compared to some track pads that go $250+). They are OK on the street with good bite, but be prepared - they do dust ALOT, as much as a track pad.
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