So i'm about to change the brake pads on my car. And while i was browsing for brake pads. The OEM front brake pads has "normal suspension" and "sports suspension" for 50$ more.. I'm a bit lost as to which one to get and what is the difference? My car is the 2008 40th AE RX8 if that helps! :sad: and yes i've browsed through the search function and i couldn't find anything.

You can call the dealer, give them ur VIN and they can tell u what pads you need! :) ALso I have a DIY (Do it Yourself) thread on this forum for changing your pads yourself! ENJOY!!!

Zumn's DIY and Hawk Performance Ceramic pads FTW. ;)

No doubt the 40th Anniversary, as a full-featured GT, is the 'sport' option of the two.

As Zumn cites, if you want to remain OEM pads (which are actually very good) then a dealership, or Finishlineperformance.com , can give you assured insight based on your VIN.

^+1 ;) I like that first line HUEY :yesnod:

Standard vs sport is basically:
If you have a base model AT with nothing extra (and 16" factory wheels to match), then you have "standard". Anything else at all and you have "sport". The sport suspension was standard with all MTs, with the Touring or Grand Touring packages, and was an option on the base AT. The sport suspension does have bigger brakes (and bigger wheels to match) so need bigger pads.

You basically have to try to have the "standard" suspension instead of the sport, though far be it from me to attempt to explain why you would. Admins frown on that.

Heres the Do It Yourself....Link :)

http://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=172382&highlight=DIY+rear+brake+pads

Standard vs sport is basically:
If you have a base model AT with nothing extra (and 16" factory wheels to match), then you have "standard". Anything else at all and you have "sport". The sport suspension was standard with all MTs, with the Touring or Grand Touring packages, and was an option on the base AT. The sport suspension does have bigger brakes (and bigger wheels to match) so need bigger pads.

You basically have to try to have the "standard" suspension instead of the sport, though far be it from me to attempt to explain why you would. Admins frown on that.

I dont mean this is any bad way but......

1. You confused me

2. I dont think u needed to post that whole paragraph

3. You meant to say bigger brakes and rotors ;)

4. I suggest u delete ur comment before you confuse others....

1: I am not surprised

2: I am a writing/typing freak. I literally can't type just a couple words

3: I thought I did say that

4: Na. Some of us can read it anyway. :)


No offense, but I always take your opinions with a large grain of salt, tempered with a dusting of FAIL :)

(But then, you always seem to have the same reaction to me!....it's cool :) )

2. WOW

3. U did but it could of been nice if it was more specific to help the OP out... like Bigger brake pads/rotors/calipers.

4. I agree

Very well then, we both understand each other, carry-on ;)

Thx for the advice everyone! much appreciated.

If you want an upgrade from the OEM pads, I suggest going with some Carbotech XP10/XP8 pads. They resist fade up to a higher temperature at the cost of a little more dust and some noise.

I was able to fade the OEM pads quite easily when running in my local canyon roads at an aggressive pace. With the new Carbotechs, I can run that same road - uphill / downhill and still have no fade.

I also replaced my fluid to Motul RBF600 when I replaced the pads along with a set of stainless steel brake lines.

Stock rotors seem to be holding up just fine even with my aggressive driving.

And I like Hawk Ceramic as they're virtually silent with very little brake dust. To each ..... ;)

Stock rotors are quite good as well, but I liked the looks, and a tad bit more fade resistance, of the Racing Brake Sport rotors.

If you want an upgrade from the OEM pads, I suggest going with some Carbotech XP10/XP8 pads. They resist fade up to a higher temperature at the cost of a little more dust and some noise.

I was able to fade the OEM pads quite easily when running in my local canyon roads at an aggressive pace. With the new Carbotechs, I can run that same road - uphill / downhill and still have no fade.

I also replaced my fluid to Motul RBF600 when I replaced the pads along with a set of stainless steel brake lines.

Stock rotors seem to be holding up just fine even with my aggressive driving.

Ahhh.....

Those are some that I want, but I don't find it necessary as I'd rather spend the money on a Cobb AP right now since I'll be going with the RB Dual Resonated Midpipe very shortly.

I did my rotors/pads and then the Cobb AP. To each ... ;)

Ahhh.....

Those are some that I want, but I don't find it necessary as I'd rather spend the money on a Cobb AP right now since I'll be going with the RB Dual Resonated Midpipe very shortly.