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where to buy performance pads?

  • adroitcaptor
    adroitcaptor
    Senior Member
    • 178
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    where to buy performance pads?

    I would like performance pads for heavy mountain driving that are aldo suitable for 'weekend track events'.

    Not one place had matching performance pads (front and rear) for my 85t. I have spent the last 3 days looking and researching; still nothing. I searched the forum and checked every website mentioned. I have also gone into every auto store and even asked about special order. Only option is Hawk HPS or eccs for $250+ special order 4wks out… I already hit the wear indicator.

    Seems Porterfield R4S pads from the manufacturer for $140 (plus s&h) is my best option? No idea how long to get them.

    Any help would be much appreciated. I would like to spend less than $140 since I want to upgrade to z32 brakes this coming spring but do not want fake performance pads either. If I could get them within the week it would be good or pick them up being best. I was going to go with stoptech 309 since everyone says they are better than HPS, and are cheap, but they only have them for our rear?

    Thx in advance!
  • wasupman2
    wasupman2
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    • 248
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    Check out http://stillen.com. They offer some racing pads from Hawk.
    '85 z31 stock
  • mizagyu
    mizagyu
    Senior Member
    • 539
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    try some ceramic based pads. available ~60 from various places, heat ranges are very suited for heavy driving.

    Project Black Betty
  • jaqattack02
    jaqattack02
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    I'd go with some Carbotech pads. A little pricey, but great quality. I think Zach can get them if you ask him, but I don't think they are on the ASCO site. Their AX6 series of pads should do what you want. Keep in mind you'll have to order them based on the 1984-1986 non-turbo since they don't list the early turbo model cars.

    http://ctbrakes.com/pads.asp?Make=Nissan
    Prius… because Pretentious wouldn't fit across the back of the car…

    Cheap, Fast, Reliable - pick any two

    My 1986 Turbo Build
  • adroitcaptor
    adroitcaptor
    Senior Member
    • 178
    #5
    I bought Porterfield R4-S front and rear - 174 shipped.