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I'm using Akebono Ceramics on my R53 & really like them. Very low dust & for me they stop well. Although I am not one of the late braker's, I carry speed through the corners. FWIW I had a person on a drive with me tell me how they need a BBK because their car did not have enough brakes. My stock R53 brakes with fresh fluid & the ceramics did fine for me. Different driving styles play a large part in what brakes one likes. The ceramics are not a track pad, but I'd hit the track with them for a low key track day.

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I've used Hawk ceramics & while they worked OK & didn't dust much at all they were noisy.

 

Ha.....I aint making anything so I must not be doing any good at it.

I am just super happy with the performance and they don't advertise so I gotta bring it up every once in a while.

 

I know your problem Dave. Your MINI should have had 4 calipers not 3.

 

This is what I switched to after EBC Reds. I love the Akebono Ceramics on my R53 with JCW R56 brakes. They do everything the need too without dusting.

If I need something with more bite it will buy brakeman pads and a set of dedicated rotors for them.

Akebono Ceramic are great pads. Hawks No, OEM No, EBC Hell no.

 

Scott you must be paid commission on the sales of those. :smilewinkgrin:

 

Fastest way to stop is to throw it sideways. :arf:

 

Yes we carry Akebono pads.

But we still like EBC Pads as we don't have problems with them. But I did have a chance to talk direct with the engineers at EBC about the online complaints of failure. EBC actually has a new system for attaching the pad material to the backing plates. The new plates have a bunch of small pins that the pad material bonds to along with their standard bonding process. So now EBC will have all their pads double bonded to the backing plates. I have one of the new backing plates without pad material on it that I'll post some pics of once I can.

 

Well Dave.... Buy another set of EBC reds and experience the improvement....

 

The sensor only displays once it has been worn thru. If it is still working you simply zip tie it out of the way.

 

How about this........

http://www.motoringalliance.com/forums/brakes-tires-wheels/17974-cool-carbon-pads.html#axzz2qKrDroa0

 

Yep....sorry I just checked and they don't have a Gen 2 application.


Nevermind......

 

Tires easy ... Dunlop Direzza ZII $ 141.00 each ( My favorite)

or Michelin Pilot Super Sport @ 161.00 each (2nd Choice)

After that nothing else.

 

No the fastest way is to hit an immovable object. It's just not recommended. It might void your warranty.

 

The only question I have is whether all the MINI-sized Reds use NRS backing plates now. Looking at the EBC website, seems they're phasing it in across many of their pads and sizes. They mention that some of the Reds use it... But don't say specifically which ones.

 

Don't hold back Dave, tell us how you really feel.

 

Product improvements are always a good thing....

 

Someone once ran under "Change" and I have not seen any improvements yet.

 

Change can be good.

 

Cool Carbon!


Lol

 

Ha Ha. Here we go.

So, I replaced my rotors and pads prior to MOTD 2013. Went with Hawk pads. Less dust that the OEM pads on my JCW, but I am not happy with the stopping performance.

For some reason, this combination has no stopping ability when driving in wet conditions. I mean foot to the floor, when are these brakes gonna grab feeling. Once the water is out of the way, they grab and all is fine.

I am not sure what I am going to try next. Heck I may go to autozone and get the all ceramic pad.

As for dust, I fixed that by powder coating my wheels black