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Old May 29, 2003 | 01:30 AM
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hey guys what is a good after market brake pad?
one that has a bit more bit!!!!!!!!! null
 
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Old May 29, 2003 | 03:55 AM
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Hey ADAM,

Do a search on existing forums to find many discussion abouts brakes.

You have to balance braking bite with road worthiness. The best biting brakes have to be super hot to work correctly, which you normally can't get under normal street conditions (race only). Happy searching...

I will say:

I just installed EBC Greenstuff to reduce dust and increase bite and they work fine.
 
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Old May 29, 2003 | 03:55 AM
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Hey ADAM,

Do a search on existing forums to find many discussion abouts brakes.

You have to balance braking bite with road worthiness. The best biting brakes have to be super hot to work correctly, which you normally can't get under normal street conditions (race only). Happy searching...

I will say:

I just installed EBC Greenstuff to reduce dust and increase bite and they work fine.
 
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Old May 29, 2003 | 12:48 PM
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>>hey guys what is a good after market brake pad?
>>one that has a bit more bit!!!!!!!!! null

This has been discussed at length already... do a search...

basically it goes like this:
Randy likes the Fedora's 2500s for street use and 3500s for track (on the front and then 2500s on the rear)

Other people like the EBC Greenstuff/Mintex combo for the street and EBC Redstuff/Mintex for the track.

New fluid is a must while there seems to be some controversy over stainless steel lines. Slotted rotors will also help.

Also try and be more specific... are you going to race your car or just want a little more bite while driving around town. Also, welcome to MCO!
-Chris
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