Front pads for NB8A

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davekmoore
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Front pads for NB8A

Postby davekmoore » Thu Sep 03, 2009 11:48 pm

I know I should use "search", but it throws up 25 pages worth for "brake pads". So, since my fronts are down to 20%, which aftermarket brand is the right way to go for a road car that gets dríven spiritedly? And what's a fair price to pay?
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Front pads for NB8A

Postby Mr Morlock » Fri Sep 04, 2009 1:02 pm

The process is pretty much always the same- contact suppliers check the brands and the prices- eg Bursons ,ABS etc. Supercheap have a listing and prices for bench marking. Brake specialists will point you in the right direction. Incidentally most of these guys recommend resurfacing of the rotor when you change worn pads. Bendix seem to be a trusted brand.
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Front pads for NB8A

Postby philz » Fri Sep 04, 2009 1:19 pm

Bendix Ultimate, Hawk, akebono, Lucas, QFM
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Front pads for NB8A

Postby 93_Clubman » Fri Sep 04, 2009 2:27 pm

Bendix Ultimate - MX5: Nov 1993 – 2001 (1.8L) Front: DB1282 & Rear: DB1283

Here's a couple of used sets that might still be available if you're looking for something to take you up until you sell. Otherwise, new you should pay more than $100 for fronts.

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Front pads for NB8A

Postby 16bit » Fri Sep 04, 2009 4:11 pm

qfm a1rm is the best value pad i have used - shits on bendix ultimates and is about the same price if not cheaper. http://www.gslrallysport.com
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Front pads for NB8A

Postby evil_weevil » Fri Sep 04, 2009 9:42 pm

another vote for QFM and GSL Rallysport!

they even have the HPX pads which would be more suited to daily driving etc, but the A1RM's ftw :)
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