Performance friction pads for AP calipers?

[shimmy]

Originally Posted by _Nathan_

Do a sarch on here for a ap v of disk thread where I posted the friction graphs for the pagid range, the 14 & 15s are much more agressive and aren't endurance pads like the rs29, pay yer money and take yer choice but I can't see how you can create extra friction without extra wear?

The pads do wear faster

[_Nathan_]

Originally Posted by shimmy

I've got proof my discs did exactly if not more miles with RS14 than RS29

But of disks should do more than ap disks anyway and you were complaining they hadn't lasted?

I can't see how an aggressive sprint pad can be as kind to the disks as an endurance pad, or what is the point of them making the endurance pad?

[_Nathan_]

Originally Posted by shimmy

The pads do wear faster

[cantfind1]

So I am back to square one then?? haha

Looks like I will have to give the 01 on the front and 97 on the rear compound a go from PF.

[shimmy]

Originally Posted by cantfind1

So I am back to square one then?? haha

Looks like I will have to give the 01 on the front and 97 on the rear compound a go from PF.

if you have rear DS2500, use them and stick some RS29 in the front, PF01 if you prefer

[_Nathan_]

If you get rid of ds2500 and use something proper on the rear the fronts won't be worked so hard anyway?

[shimmy]

Originally Posted by _Nathan_

If you get rid of ds2500 and use something proper on the rear the fronts won't be worked so hard anyway?

the same pad doesnt mean its balanced Nathan, mine works well, and you gotta drive it to balance it

[cantfind1]

Originally Posted by shimmy

if you have rear DS2500, use them and stick some RS29 in the front, PF01 if you prefer

Have just had this exact setup, and yeah its good but the fronts are overworked as Nath has said need something with a bit more torque in the rear.

Thats why I was thinking of going for the 01 up front and the 97 at the rear, plus the 01 will be better suited to the PF discs up front.

But then I could put RS14 all round but I think this will be too much for the rear and will lock up frequently under brakes.

[AlexGTT]

Brake set up and opinion seems to be very wide ranging leading me to the conclusion that it very much depends on your driving style. Try stuff out yourself using the info people give you and test it out. You will come up with your own preference. Just read Titans brake thread (if you can get through it without cutting your wrists) to find that one out. Or (God help us) find Fuch's opinion.

Mine is AP's all round with PF discs up front, std discs rear and RS29's all round. Took some messing around to get there and may not suit everyone but for the way I use my car it's the best set up I've had.

[shimmy]

I've got a set of RS29 lying around so next track day it will be a morning/afternoon comparison