inspiral Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 (edited) Hi Al Failed to pull up anything using the less than google esq search..... Can anyone recommend some good value, reliable and not too prone to fading discs and pads please. Thanks Edited January 14, 2016 by inspiral Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetpilot Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 Mtec discs and ds2500 pads would be my choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodyboarder81 Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 Dba discs / hawk pads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inspiral Posted January 14, 2016 Author Share Posted January 14, 2016 (edited) Ah good ol DBA, had them on my Fiat Coupe 20vt. The only ones that didn't warp. The Coupe had the same brakes as the Z but with small 16" poorly vented wheels that melted pretty much most discs Thanks guys, any more tips before I fire up Google for suppliers/prices ? Edited January 14, 2016 by inspiral Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inspiral Posted January 14, 2016 Author Share Posted January 14, 2016 (edited) I should mention I don't want pads that need to be hot before they begin to work as I have a very motion sick wife and sometimes I just have to trundle about at low speeds.....rarely braking. Edited January 14, 2016 by inspiral Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairyman68 Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 I've got MTEC drilled and grooved disks with standard MINTEC pads...stops on a dime... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridz Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 I can recommend DBA discs and Ferodo DS2500 pads. Contact Clark Motorsport or Cougar Store or other traders on here for good advice, service and prices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docwra Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 Standard discs dont cost anything Id probably say DS2500 pads as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inspiral Posted January 14, 2016 Author Share Posted January 14, 2016 (edited) Standard discs dont cost anything Id probably say DS2500 pads as well Can't say I'm particularly keen on grooves n holes but options seem to be limited without these. So you may have a point. Do the DS2500 pads take a lot of warming up to work ? Edited January 14, 2016 by inspiral Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairyman68 Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 The grooves and holes help keep the discs cool and clean.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inspiral Posted January 14, 2016 Author Share Posted January 14, 2016 True but grooves make more noise and dust plus holes can cause cracking. So it's not all win win. Sent from my XT1039 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakeswheelbarrow Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 EBC oem discs with red stuff pads, love them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davedutch Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 If there's nothing wrong with your o. e. Discs why not just keep them and fit decent pads? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wizza2000 Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 DBA T2 and Hawk Ceramics supplied by Clark Motorsport and fitted by me absolutely love the set up and no brake squeal , great all round and noticed a big difference to my old standard oem kit Each to their own though and obviously budget restrictions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stutopia Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 Standard discs dont cost anything Id probably say DS2500 pads as well Can't say I'm particularly keen on grooves n holes but options seem to be limited without these. So you may have a point. Do the DS2500 pads take a lot of warming up to work ? They're not perfect from stone cold, but don't take spirited driving to get them warm. Spot on on my urban commute and equally at home on B roads. They don't mind creating a bit of dust. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inspiral Posted January 14, 2016 Author Share Posted January 14, 2016 EBC oem discs with red stuff pads, love them Current discs beginning to get the wobbles I'm afraid Sent from my XT1039 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedon Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 DBA T2 and Hawk Ceramics supplied by Clark Motorsport and fitted by me absolutely love the set up and no brake squeal , great all round and noticed a big difference to my old standard oem kit Each to their own though and obviously budget restrictions Another vote for these and Clark Motorsport. Give Ewen a shout Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmyflo Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 (edited) I went for pagid discs and ds2500s. They have finally given up 3 track days later but only after some excessive abuse at oulton park. For road use I'm sure they'll be fine as stopping power was never an issue, mine are still fine stopping wise really just badly warped. Edited January 14, 2016 by Jimmyflo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brillomaster Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 if you don't do trackdays and aren't in the habit of doing long alpine descents then i'd get standard discs and brembo pads, the brakes on a zed a perfectly capable for normal round use just as they are. If you're feeling flush, i'd change the brembo pads to EBC redstuff, but wouldn't consider anything other than standard discs unless I was doing trackdays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richf Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 EBC oem discs with red stuff pads, love them I agree, I cant help thinking that DS2500 pads (whilst they are great on track) are an unnecessary expense for road use. I fitted EBC grooved discs and red stuff pads to my 370z recently as I found the standard pads weren't so great braking from 110mph plus, its a big improvement over stock and maintain performance when braking from high speed and cost about half of what DS2500 do 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docwra Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 EBC oem discs with red stuff pads, love them Current discs beginning to get the wobbles I'm afraid Sent from my XT1039 using Tapatalk Brake discs dont warp or wobble. Its either suspension bushes or deposits on the face of the disc which can be skimmed off. Seriously, Ive driven plenty cars with mega big brake packages and the standard brembos teamed up with high quality pads are up with anything, Im sure Ive had the back wheels off the ground Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakeswheelbarrow Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 EBC oem discs with red stuff pads, love them Current discs beginning to get the wobbles I'm afraid Sent from my XT1039 using Tapatalk Brake discs dont warp or wobble. Its either suspension bushes or deposits on the face of the disc which can be skimmed off. Seriously, Ive driven plenty cars with mega big brake packages and the standard brembos teamed up with high quality pads are up with anything, Im sure Ive had the back wheels off the ground My Discs were worn too. Ebc make their own direct replacements. Not grooved, standard size and fit. But made with higher quality materials, and painted with their anti corrosion finish. They arrive black but the mating face goes shiny once beded in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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