The Subaru SVX World Network   SVX Network Forums
Live Chat!
SVX or Subaru Links
Old Lockers
Photo Post
How-To Documents
Message Archive
SVX Shop Search
IRC users:

Go Back   The Subaru SVX World Network > SVX Main Forums > Technical Q & A

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 07-12-2005, 02:52 AM
James Scott James Scott is offline
The Molinator
 
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Fresno, CA
Posts: 1,002
Question New Brake PADS....WHICH ONES to BUY?

I remember reading about some brake pads that were supposed to be like the OEM's except even better...PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHERE I CAN FIND/PURCHASE THEM...THANKS!

I don't want Green pads...they were not any better for me...AND INCREDIBLY DUSTY! The ceramic ones I tried SQUEEKED pretty badly...

Please let me know if you have info on the above desired pads...THANKS!

__________________
Jim
1995 Laguna Blue SVX AWD L - 240K (daily driver) - "ReBuILT" used engine at 236K miles (6/13)
2013 Veloster Red - Driver Now??Dropsprings [1/2" rear, 1" front] with Koni Strut Inserts> Magnaflow Exhaust System> ECUTune Stage 1av1 Upgrade (from 1v4)> ECUTune TCU MOD> Aluminum Crankshaft Pulley> Stainless Brake Lines> Phenolic Spacers> Perforated Brake Rotors (dint like, OEM now)> SmallCar Shift Kit (resting since TCU MOD)> 7-Position Ground System> High-Pressure Fuel Pressure Regulator (resting)> ATF Cooler & Campaign Filter> Yellow Polish Polyurethane Bushings> Pioneer Double-DIN Stereo with JL AUDIO Speakers> Driveshaft Rebuilt with C-Clip U-Joints> 15 Min MOD> 20 Min MOD .. . (2011)
Valentine One Radar Detector with Remote Display - ucan'tseeme!
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 07-12-2005, 12:24 PM
Earthworm's Avatar
Earthworm Earthworm is offline
Meow!
 
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba
Posts: 11,957
Send a message via ICQ to Earthworm Send a message via AIM to Earthworm Send a message via MSN to Earthworm Send a message via Yahoo to Earthworm Send a message via Skype™ to Earthworm
I'm currently using KVR pads on the front. No squeeking and no dust. The odd thing is if you rub 2 pads together you get a cloud of dust but nothing when installed.

I get more dust from the OEM pads installed on the rears.
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 07-12-2005, 07:32 PM
thundering02's Avatar
thundering02 thundering02 is offline
Giong back to the beaters...
 
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: St. Louis, Missouri
Posts: 1,420
Semi-metallics aren't to bad but I think I'm going to go ceramic next meyself. Somebody here mentioned full metallics...maybe a logical progression? the semi's however have coated my front rims almost black it seems.
__________________
86 GMC Jimmy Blue and Silver- R.I.P.
87 Integra RS ~228k miles R.I.P.
92 SVX LS-L Perly ~186k R.I.P.
89 240sx se red ~165k miles Gone and unknown
89 240sx se Black~185k R.I.P.
85 Toyota pickup ~205k R.I.P.
85 BMW 325e ~ Gone and unknown
85 Ford Mustang getting engine swap now!
05 Colorado ~108k Daily Driver
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 07-13-2005, 09:36 PM
ZMan's Avatar
ZMan ZMan is offline
Registered User
Subaru Silver Contributor
 
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Westchester, NY
Posts: 300
Registered SVX
Try these -- I have been using them for over a year now.

Work great, no dust, no noise.

http://www.akebonobrakes.com/afterma...ads/index.html

I got mine from here:

http://www.rockauto.com/
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 07-13-2005, 09:38 PM
Budfreak's Avatar
Budfreak Budfreak is offline
Banned
Subaru Gold Contributor
 
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Akron,Ohio
Posts: 3,094
Send a message via AIM to Budfreak
try these. i got them from the same guy and they work great.



http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...ory=33567&rd=1
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 07-13-2005, 10:11 PM
Ron Mummert Ron Mummert is offline
Invisible avatar
Alcyone Gold Contributor
 
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Shawsville, VA (Formally Ellicott City, MD)
Posts: 3,797
Send a message via AIM to Ron Mummert Send a message via Yahoo to Ron Mummert
I'm using Axxis semi-metalic pads on slotted front rotors. No squeaking, no dust, car stops when brake applied. What's not to like?

Ron.
__________________
Good s**t happened. 69 was worth the wait.

'92 stock semi-pristine ebony - 160K
'96 Grand Caravan - 240K
'01 Miata SE - 79K
'07 Chrysler Pacifica - 60k - future money pit.
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 07-14-2005, 12:20 PM
EddieSVX's Avatar
EddieSVX EddieSVX is offline
shiftin' an automatic
 
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Bellevue, WA
Posts: 297
Send a message via AIM to EddieSVX
I would avoid full metallic for daily driving. They're noisier and don't perform good when you first drive the car in the morning (specially if really cold).

I'd go semi-metallic, or any of the above recommendations.

Full metallic pads work great during spirited driving, though.
__________________
Eddie
'92 SVX LS-L (For Sale! Info and link to pics... ) #9536 blt. 4/92 (late boomer '92)
'01 Audi S4 (2.7L Twin Turbo - 6MT)
Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 05:04 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
© 2001-2015 SVX World Network
(208)-906-1122