Hi guys,

I got the DIY pages from the workshop manual, but I am still debating on what pads to buy. I want low dust, good stopping power. I don't expect I'll be driving a whole lotta miles, but I do expect that I will be auto-xing the car on and off.

Any help in this regard is appreciated, as always!

 

EBS Greens

 

Where can I buy them, and how much are they? Are they good for AutoX? I saw the Hawk pads on the Racing Beat site... was just going to buy those unless these are better

 

Bumpity. I want to buy the pads today, if possible.

 

I'm using EBC Reds. They are a little noisy until they are warmed up though--but they look good and stop good.

 

http://www.finishlineperformance.com...kes_index.html

 

I also read about needing to grind the rotors when I install the new pads... is this a necessity?

Thanks!

 

EBC pads: http://www.perfectbrakes.com/

I have used the Greens before and liked them a lot. Low dust and very quiet.

If you can get the rotors surfaced it will make bedding the pads easier.

 

Is it a necessity to get the rotors surfaced though? How much will that generally cost, or can I do it myself (hehe :D )?

 

I didn't resurface my rotors and its worked out ok.

 

rotor resurfacing is not required.

 

^^^^^^ what he said.

Only needed if you notice grabbing while braking -- this means you have warped your rotors. Also, take a look thru your wheels at the rotors -- if they all feel fairly smooth (no deep cuts), you have no need to do anything to the rotors.

 

I have the EBC Redstuff pads.
They are amazing.
Zero noise and very very low dust.
fyi..
-B

 

I have the Hawk HPS pads. Pretty good. I like them a lot. Also I know a few people who have the Mazdaspeed units & like them a lot.