Currently running posi-quiets, no break in required, low dust, no noise. Pedal feel isn't great.
Considering switching to EBC Yellow?
Considering switching to EBC Yellow?
NorthwestMoose
Akebono Euro Ceramics. Got them on Moose and on Minnie moose.
I even un-BMW'd the BMW and put them on that.
I hate grabby brakes and I really hate brake dust.
Choices for the TR8 are limited, I'm running Centric's right now and am not happy with the dust.
I even un-BMW'd the BMW and put them on that.
I hate grabby brakes and I really hate brake dust.
Choices for the TR8 are limited, I'm running Centric's right now and am not happy with the dust.
I installed some Akebono semi metallics a little while ago and am pretty pleased with them so far. Not as much grab as I'd like but it's only been a few hundred miles and I did all four corners so they may still be bedding.
I had EBC yellows on my last car while they performed well, they are dusty. I went through two sets of green pads and the yellow pads coupled with their slotted and dimpled rotors and couldn't get rid of a moan that would develop when they got hot. I followed the bedding procedures very closely so no idea what the problem was. I can say that their customer support is very responsive.
I also ran the red pads with slotted and dimpled rotors on my wife's car and never had any noise problems, but didn't notice the difference between those and Napa's middle of the road pads and rotors. Unless you're going to be doing frequent heavy towing I'd recommend going with Green if you're really set on EBC.
I had EBC yellows on my last car while they performed well, they are dusty. I went through two sets of green pads and the yellow pads coupled with their slotted and dimpled rotors and couldn't get rid of a moan that would develop when they got hot. I followed the bedding procedures very closely so no idea what the problem was. I can say that their customer support is very responsive.
I also ran the red pads with slotted and dimpled rotors on my wife's car and never had any noise problems, but didn't notice the difference between those and Napa's middle of the road pads and rotors. Unless you're going to be doing frequent heavy towing I'd recommend going with Green if you're really set on EBC.
The curb weight of my last car was only 300 lbs less than the XC90 and they did great, even when towing. I think they just mean "lighter vehicles" as opposed to something with a Cummins and four tires in the back. I wouldn't think yellows would be needed in our case unless you're doing a significant amount of towing or hauling in general. Even their OEM equivalent pads are probably sufficient for most folks. I just really liked the greens because they had great bite, super low dust, and I didn't have to worry when towing.
Am using Akebono on the front. No complaints except after a while they sort of clunk and after a clean of the calipers the clunk goes away.
The rears are using Volvo pads so the difference in the brake dust is like night front vs rear! Am planning to change the rears to Akebono once the volvo pads are worn.
The rears are using Volvo pads so the difference in the brake dust is like night front vs rear! Am planning to change the rears to Akebono once the volvo pads are worn.
Previously have Akebonos and they were not great for stopping power. Currently Have Centric Ctek semi metallics on mine on all 4 corners. The centrics are way better, however brake dust is there. I wouldnt say the brake dust is bad, but definitely does accumulate. Braking power is amazing. Had to do an emergency maneuver last week due to a car cutting me off, and the brakes handled well.
Had Akebonos on 4 different cars (XC90, 2 BMWs, Mercedes) hoping each time they improved the formula and I was disappointed. Initial bite was not as good as Volvo, the pedal needs to be pushed harder/longer to get to the normal bite level of Volvo pads. Not linear at all. I find these pads can be dangerous for such a heavy vehicle, especially in traffic or city driving.
The best close to factory feel with good all around bite and no dust are the Bosch QuietCast pads (BP in the front of the part number indicates semi-metallic). I have also used Wagner ThermoQuiets with great success on other cars. The ceramic ThermoQuiets give a light white haze of brake dust instead of the black gunk found with Volvo pads. The light dust is also easy to clean and have good factory-like initial bite and stronger than Volvo hard stops. I have not tried the semi-metallic versions.
Rotors I like are 1. Bosch or 2. Zimmerman.
The best close to factory feel with good all around bite and no dust are the Bosch QuietCast pads (BP in the front of the part number indicates semi-metallic). I have also used Wagner ThermoQuiets with great success on other cars. The ceramic ThermoQuiets give a light white haze of brake dust instead of the black gunk found with Volvo pads. The light dust is also easy to clean and have good factory-like initial bite and stronger than Volvo hard stops. I have not tried the semi-metallic versions.
Rotors I like are 1. Bosch or 2. Zimmerman.
This seemed to turn in the direction of a review on Akebonos. Enough so that I don't think I'll get them now, iPd pushes them I assumed it'd be a good route.
I do like the Volvo pads, but if you have chrome wheels they are your worst enemy... definitely quiet from the start and always confident brake feel. I just changed some on an 850 the Volvo pads on there lasted about 20k miles unfortunately due to one stuck caliper. I would say the remaining side had about another 10k or so left of life.
I have also run Bosch Quietcast which are currently on a C70 in my driveway and still doing well, I think Volvo has slightly more grab but Quietcast definitely lives up to the name. I also have them on the rear of my XC90 I don't notice any dust at all. Makes for a nice looking wheel with the Meyle coated rotors.
I do like the Volvo pads, but if you have chrome wheels they are your worst enemy... definitely quiet from the start and always confident brake feel. I just changed some on an 850 the Volvo pads on there lasted about 20k miles unfortunately due to one stuck caliper. I would say the remaining side had about another 10k or so left of life.
I have also run Bosch Quietcast which are currently on a C70 in my driveway and still doing well, I think Volvo has slightly more grab but Quietcast definitely lives up to the name. I also have them on the rear of my XC90 I don't notice any dust at all. Makes for a nice looking wheel with the Meyle coated rotors.
I am on OEM pads and quite happy happy with them, however they dust like holy mother of dust! Wheels turn absolutley black within 3-4 days of driving 80miles per day.
XC90 #2 is on brembo pads, not as much dust but the bite is incredible.
XC #3 is on Centric pads and those work just the way they should, lots of dust, good bite. Much cheaper than oem ones.
XC90 #2 is on brembo pads, not as much dust but the bite is incredible.
XC #3 is on Centric pads and those work just the way they should, lots of dust, good bite. Much cheaper than oem ones.
My new to me XC90 arrived yesterday. It will need new pads F&R, possibly rotors too depending on whether they have enough meat to be turned still or not.
I'm planning to try the Wagner OEX 'vented' pads.
I'm planning to try the Wagner OEX 'vented' pads.
I'm still waiting to get my Nakamoto gear installed. I tried doing it Friday, but I could not get the bolt holding the caliper to the knuckle to crack on the driver's side. I hit it with the impact, and used a breaker bar. Since I was running out of daylight, I buttoned it up for another day. To make matters worse, I discovered the tire shop hammered the lug bolts to the point that my impact wouldn't break them, and I had to bounce on a breaker bar with my 220 pounds of mass to crack them. I hate when shops do that.
The Wagner OEX pads were unavailable so I ended up with their MX series semi-metallic from a local vendor. So far so good. Not enough miles to tell how dusty they are but they seem decent.
I'll have more time to shop around in advance next time.
I'll have more time to shop around in advance next time.
I'm running an Australian pad in the front from QFM. (Queensland friction material) so far so good but only done 1000km on them. It's apparently aEuro spec pad and has reasonable reviews around the parts. Was going to get akebonos but here they were going to sing me $220 AUD for the front set ?
Running TRW Cotec pads and RDA rotors in the rear. They dust up a bit but not too bad.
Running TRW Cotec pads and RDA rotors in the rear. They dust up a bit but not too bad.
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