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Apr 10, 2009 | 10:35 AM
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I didn't mean to imply that you couldn't get more bite but some installers can make these more aggressive pads keep quiet and some can't. My opinion is that the maker hit the sweet spot in the bite versus noise trade off. Maybe that sweet spot isn't where you want to be but the maker did a good job. Too bad they are so expensive.
Apr 10, 2009 | 04:14 PM
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hey thanks i think i'm going to go with the "Ferodo DS 2500" but the place i'm going to by them from says its for 03-05 evo i have an 06 they should be the same right?
Apr 10, 2009 | 06:24 PM
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Warping is misleading. Pad transfer is a correct way to think of it.
My HPS's - glazed over and useless. I do not recommend them.
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OP - again, GranSport GS5s, GS6s, PF Z's, DS2500s, etc.
My HPS's - glazed over and useless. I do not recommend them.
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OP - again, GranSport GS5s, GS6s, PF Z's, DS2500s, etc.
Apr 10, 2009 | 06:41 PM
#25
ok thanks again smikeEvo i have one more question, i have never changed out the brakes on an evo before but i have change the brakes on my old sti, i unbolted the two bolts that were holding the caliber on then i just slide it right off the rotor is this the right way to do it (should i do it this way on the evo)?
thanks everyone
thanks everyone
Apr 10, 2009 | 06:43 PM
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Apr 10, 2009 | 10:07 PM
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^^ thanks.. can someone give me advice with changing out the brakes, should i change the brakes by unbolting the caliber and sliding it off the rotor?? i have searched for step by step info but cant seem to find anything good, also the brakes come with a jelly type of paste what do you do with that rub it on the brake so it dont sqeak?? sry i'm a newb with brake jobs
Apr 10, 2009 | 10:25 PM
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^^ thanks.. can someone give me advice with changing out the brakes, should i change the brakes by unbolting the caliber and sliding it off the rotor?? i have searched for step by step info but cant seem to find anything good, also the brakes come with a jelly type of paste what do you do with that rub it on the brake so it dont sqeak?? sry i'm a newb with brake jobs
) the caliper has 2 pins, push those with something, then pull the old pads out, put the new ones in (might have to push the pistons in because new pads are thicker) then put the pins again and that's it. The grease goes on the sides of the pads (not the ones against the discs) and on top where they sit against the caliper. There is a couple threads about pad change, that's how I learned to do mine, I hope this helps, make sure you search and do it right because brakes are an important safety feature of your car 
good luck.
Apr 11, 2009 | 04:42 AM
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No you don't have to unbolt anything (well, just the tire obviously ) the caliper has 2 pins, push those with something, then pull the old pads out, put the new ones in (might have to push the pistons in because new pads are thicker) then put the pins again and that's it. The grease goes on the sides of the pads (not the ones against the discs) and on top where they sit against the caliper. There is a couple threads about pad change, that's how I learned to do mine, I hope this helps, make sure you search and do it right because brakes are an important safety feature of your car good luck.
) the caliper has 2 pins, push those with something, then pull the old pads out, put the new ones in (might have to push the pistons in because new pads are thicker) then put the pins again and that's it. The grease goes on the sides of the pads (not the ones against the discs) and on top where they sit against the caliper. There is a couple threads about pad change, that's how I learned to do mine, I hope this helps, make sure you search and do it right because brakes are an important safety feature of your car good luck.
Apr 11, 2009 | 10:18 AM
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I suggest reusing the metal shims that come on the OEM pads. I always have and I haven't encountered the problems with brake noise written about so much here (the pad you choose will make a big difference with noise too - some racing pads are near impossible to make quiet) . For lubrication I apply a little dab of stiff grease to the lips of the pistons - nothing else.