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  1. old81

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    #4 old81, Jan 13, 2014
    Thanks Scott, DETAILS.... :) :)

    Interesting the comment about Hawk Pads, I tried a set, they were dismal, I took them off and went to EBC reds (2nd set now), first set burnt up a bit due to my aggressive usage.

    More?
     
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    #10 mrntd, Jan 14, 2014
    Jeff, What Hawks did you put on?

    I currently have the Stop Tech pads on. They are low dust, quite, don't fade, and are the same wet and dry. But they don't have the bite that I want. So next time I upgrade the brakes I'll be trying something else.
     
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    #11 Metalman, Jan 14, 2014
    Don has a R56..... Cool Carbon won't help him...
     
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    #12 Dave.0, Jan 14, 2014
    Simple Answer: Tire Rack + Akebono Ceramics = Happy :Thumbsup:
     
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    #13 Metalman, Jan 14, 2014
    None of our sponsors have Akebono?
     
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    #14 Dave.0, Jan 14, 2014
    Not that I am aware of and it may be because they are so cheap on Tire Rack. It would be hard to beat the price they have and make a profit after you buy enough to keep them in stock.
     
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    #16 old81, Jan 14, 2014
    So the folks who have tried the Akebono like them, they stop well, etc. :cool:

    The folks who still like EBC Reds still like them but inspect often. :)

    It's ok Scott, perhaps I should go back a gen, I have been thinking on style'n a nice 05/06 Cooper into a Rally Car and Lapper. Maybe I will run Cool Carbons. :)

    Anyone else have a great brake pad for the R56?

    Perhaps I should open another topic, like what is the 2014 sticky tire for the hot season?

    Don
     
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    #18 Norm03s, Jan 14, 2014
    I may have the last set of good EBC red pads, they are on the MINI now. I have used and like the Akebono pads on other cars, they maybe in the MINI's future.
     
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    #21 Systemlord, Jan 15, 2014
    Would it be better to use EBC Red pads with EBC rotors vs going with Reds on OEM rotors? I don't know if it's just me but these OEM rotors are not hard metal, they seem soft for a brake rotor. Then again what do I know about rotors, my Datsun had a solid disc up front with no cooling fins like the rear rotors on our Mini's.
     
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    #23 Crashton, Jan 15, 2014
    ^^^ Not doing that. :eek6:
     
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    #24 BlimeyCabrio, Jan 15, 2014
    Here's the technology Way mentioned, that EBC is using now... Interesting.

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    #25 Crashton, Jan 15, 2014
    It's been a while, but I remember reading about that backing system a while ago. I think it was performance friction if I remember correctly. Seems like a smart move for EBC. Thanks for the heads up Paul.
     
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    #26 Metalman, Jan 15, 2014
    Looks like the Velcro hook side of the hook and loop...
     
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    #28 Crashton, Jan 15, 2014
    It will take time until EBC has all the pads using that system. I think I'd wait a while before buying any EBC pads. There must be a way to tell which pads use the system. Different part number?
     
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    #29 Dave.0, Jan 16, 2014
    EBC RED pads separated from the backing plate 3 times on for me (2) different front sets & (1) rear set and I will NEVER use EBC again. My $.02 :mad:
     
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    #32 Crashton, Jan 16, 2014
    As long as they are actual improvements. :)
     
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    #36 Dave.0, Jan 16, 2014
    Nope that's ok, I like my brakes to work all the time. :lol:
     
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    #37 Dave.0, Jan 16, 2014
    Yup that why I switched. :Thumbsup:
     
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    #38 old81, Jan 16, 2014
    Same O, Same O. I will wait for the stock to cycle. :)

    Thanks for all the inputs folks.

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    #39 BlimeyCabrio, Jan 17, 2014
    Dave - don't need to repeat the other thread :D
    - but I'm trying to remember - were all your failures with R53 front calipers/pads? This was before you did the front caliper upgrade - right? Just curious, since I had issues with R53 front brake pads, but have had no issues since going to the larger R56/JCW setup... Much larger contact patch and better heat mgmt...
     
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