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brake pads for ae86
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Fri, 12 December 2003 23:25
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hey guys
got an aus spec ae86 and the brakes are pretty piss poor at the moment (on my drive-way the car rolls back at full braking force)
so today i wanna change the front pads-cant really do anything bout the drums
so what are good pads i can put on?brand and part number would be apreciated
ill prolly be picking them up at supercheap auto or something
thanks all
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Gawler, SA
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August 2003
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Re: brake pads for ae86
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Sat, 13 December 2003 00:05
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Got Ferodo pads on the front and they are pretty decent. They werent too expensive either but in this weather they seem to be sqealing a little when you brake lightly. Dont have the part number as I didnt keep the box but they should be able to look it up in a book.
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sydney
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January 2003
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Brisbane
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May 2002
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Re: brake pads for ae86
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Sat, 13 December 2003 01:29
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The guy asked for good brake pads, not cheap and nasty shite like Bendix or Ferodo. Yes I've used both of the above and they were utter crap. If you want good brakes, stay away!
I can personally vouch for EBC Greenstuff pads, which are doing a pretty decent job of keeping my 400hp Supra under control. Unlike Bendix Metal Kings and other metallic pads they won't chew out your rotors, and the most impressive thing is the way they keep working even when your brakes are SUPER hot. I've personally seen a rotor glowing orange and the brakes were still working fine!
BTW if your car rolls backwards under "full braking force" there is something seriously wrong with your brakes, and it's not the pads! I'd get that checked out pronto if I were you.
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Location:
Sydney
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October 2003
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Re: brake pads for ae86
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Sat, 13 December 2003 02:49
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thanks for the advice guys
well i got a helluva steep driveway -like almost straight up
and when i press on the brakes fully the car still rolls back slightly (but if i yank the hand brake ALL the way up its fine)
driving i havent had too many problems just that i gotta slow down with gears always
i was thinking the front pads are going but you guys are the pros so let me know youre thoughts
thanks
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Location:
Melbourne
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May 2002
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Re: brake pads for ae86
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Sat, 13 December 2003 07:51
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And don't forget if you upgrade your front brakes you should upgrade your rear too.. or else it's unbalanced braking.
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Location:
Carlingford, Sydney
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May 2002
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Re: brake pads for ae86
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Sat, 13 December 2003 07:58
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someone has been watching drift bible 
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Location:
Melbourne
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May 2002
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Re: brake pads for ae86
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Sat, 13 December 2003 08:19
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Yeah I have, and it's a really good point..
Now I want a S14.
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Brisbane
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May 2002
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Re: brake pads for ae86
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Sat, 13 December 2003 09:54
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| 86drift wrote on Sat, 13 December 2003 12:49 |
when i press on the brakes fully the car still rolls back slightly (but if i yank the hand brake ALL the way up its fine)
driving i havent had too many problems just that i gotta slow down with gears always
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It really worries me you're driving a car with completely fucked brakes... has it occured to you how dangerous that is??
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Location:
cambo
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May 2002
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Re: brake pads for ae86
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Sun, 14 December 2003 09:09
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i doubt any pads you fit to the front of a sprinter with stock setup would unbalance the breaking too much. i have bigger brakes on the front and my car pulls up fine, i wouldnt say too unbalanced.
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Manila, Philippines
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February 2005
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Re: brake pads for ae86
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Fri, 25 February 2005 07:10
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Hi guys,
I have a related question. Are the Aus spec brake pads same as the JDM spec pads? Assuming I'm using JDM vented rotors, calipers, the whole car actually.
Reason I'm asking is because I read somewhere on this or another Aus forum that using JDM vented rotors on Aus spec calipers will cause the rotors and pads to engage even if the brakes are off, hence requiring shaving of the pads. However I'll be using JDM calipers with vented discs, and I want to know if the Aus pads will drop in.
Specifically I'll be using bendix DB398 pads.
Thanks!
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Location:
Melbourne
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January 2003
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Re: brake pads for ae86
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Fri, 25 February 2005 10:31
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JAY DEE EMM brakes n aus spec brakes both use the same pad.
Aus spec calipers on jdm rotors shave off because they are thinner??? 
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Location:
Manila, Philippines
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February 2005
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Location:
Montrose, VIC
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: brake pads for ae86
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Fri, 25 February 2005 13:06
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Fulsik JDM brakes have got one amazing thing in common with notsofulsik Aus-spec brakes - they both SUCK! Bendix and Ferodo are both excellent pads - for making filthy wheels, at least...
Remember, too, there is more to at least 'fixing' your standard brakes than just shoehorning in some cheap pads. If you don't know what you're doing, find a reputable brake place and get them to do something about it. (Reputable ones are actually fairly hard to find, and when you do find them, they probably know how to charge...)
Anyway, enough of Mr Shin's words of encouragement, someone else please have a go 
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Location:
Adelaide
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May 2003
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Re: brake pads for ae86
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Sat, 26 February 2005 02:56
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could be your booster or master cyl that is causing the problem....check your brake lines and fluid etc...
fooz86 - u are right to a point...but i dont think it is a big deal...note: drift bible is not the be all and end all of driving a car 
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