Brake upgrade - where to buy the bits from

[RichW]

Originally Posted by NickV

Hi, definitely one place NOT to go to would be Thorney, I'm still waiting for mine, from nearly three weeks ago. I should have gone to Simpsons in the first place, so I'd recomment them.

I had similar issues a couple of years back - i asked if they had some RS29 - got the reply yeah we've got them. Super! I ordered them two weeks in advance of a Spa trackday, one week later they still haddnt arrived so i rang and asked where they were, turns out they were still waiting for them to come into stock

Cancelled the order and went elsewhere, never shopped there again since!

[E46CSL]

Originally Posted by E46CSL

I am thinking of fitting goodridge hoses & fitting Pagid fast road pads (RS421) - would appreciate pointers as to where buy these from at the most sensible price.

Cheers

Ok made contact with Questmead. They do not stock the Pagid 421, but can supply the 42.

Which one is the best favoured fast road pad on here?

Anyone come across the Brembo sport pad?

[phoenixcsl]

I like Performance Friction PF-Z as a fast road pad, failing that Pagid RS29's are really good, though they are squaky and very dusty.

There has been some bad press on here about Ferodo DS2500's as a track pad, but as a road pad they are also really good imho.

[shimmy]

Originally Posted by phoenixcsl

I like Performance Friction PF-Z as a fast road pad, failing that Pagid RS29's are really good, though they are squaky and very dusty.

There has been some bad press on here about Ferodo DS2500's as a track pad, but as a road pad they are also really good imho.

I agree. From what I've heard and experienced for road only use I'd stick with PFZ, RS42(1), or DS2500 but don't use them for track.

Problem with track pads like RS29 and particularly DS3000 and PF01 is that dust is horrendous and also they squeal when lightly used for a while.

No dust or squeal issues with RS14

[E46CSL]

Originally Posted by shimmy

I agree. From what I've heard and experienced for road only use I'd stick with PFZ, RS42(1), or DS2500 but don't use them for track.

Problem with track pads like RS29 and particularly DS3000 and PF01 is that dust is horrendous and also they squeal when lightly used for a while.

No dust or squeal issues with RS14

So the conclusion seems to be PFZ pads & the braided hoses - Simpsons have all these bits. Good stuff.

Not brake related, also getting the Turner limiting kit from Simpsons at the same time.