Brake pads

wun911 · Postby **wun911** » Sun Nov 08, 2009 2:07 am

Yeah we dont have springs less unsprung weight

Caffeine · Postby **Caffeine** » Sun Nov 08, 2009 7:22 am

philz wrote:How are Hawk pads, they seem to get a good reviews around here.

Well my car with DBA slotted front rotors and hawk HP+ pads, on otherwise stock brakes, with new Bridgestone RE001 tyres managed 1.3G under brakes.

Mr Starlet · Postby **Mr Starlet** » Sun Nov 08, 2009 9:34 am

philz wrote:Well I fitted the ultimates on the NB8A, thanks to Daz btw, and all is well.

However one of the springs broke.

Are they required? even though the pads do have holes for them?

and what is the reason for the spring? - to seperate the pads whilst stationary?

I think the springs are to help separate pads from disc when brake is not apply to reduce squeal? and uneven pad wear?.
For some reason they've ditched the springs in the later MX5s.

As far as pads goes, I'm looking for something that can handle the odd track day as well, sounds like the only options available are either...
- Stock
- QLD Friction Material (A1RM)
- Hawk HP+ / Blues (heard mixed opinion on these, Brian Ferraby recons they're great track pads that's good to the rotors, other recons they harsh)

Very interesting in hearing feedback on QFM