Luca wrote:
Well there is a few of us then with DBA rotors. Does anyone have a comparison between different pads on DBA rotors? I've only used RB74 and Comp2 pads on my rotors, so I have no basis for comparing different brands of pads.
I've used about 3 sets of DBA Longlife Slotted on front. Not yet tried fancypants Kangaroo Paw ones....
Pads sampled...
Stock Pads
err, brilliant. If you like using plywood brakes!
Used 1 set.
Mintex M1144
Very average at the track. Good for road, as they are quiet. No squeaking at all, either when you're on brakes or off. Dusty. Great when cold. Not too pricey.
Used 1 set.
Mintex M1155
Good at the track - good initial bite, good feel. I never got them to the point of fading (but fried everything else first!). Terrible for the road in terms of noise. Squeaky when you're off the brakes. Grindy on light application. Dusty. Good when cold. Pricey.
Used 1 set.
Pagid Blue (RS4-2)
Absolutely awesome at the track. Great bite, great feel. Words can't describe how good they are - I've never got them to the point of fading (but stopped before frying all other brake bits, as I've learnt my lesson!!). Good for road use. Great when cold. No noise off brakes, sometimes a bit squeaky on light application. Dusty as all hell. Stupidly pricey.
I decline to mention how many sets of these I've used. It would reflect poorly on my financial sanity!
- Rich