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Old Oct 18, 2010 | 08:06 PM
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Friend of mine is changing out my front fender on my 09 SG. It's a long story....

Anyway, he asked me if I wanted him to change out the break pads since he was going to have the front wheel off.

What break pads are you using up front?

Thanks.
 
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Old Oct 18, 2010 | 08:16 PM
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If he knows what he is doing make sure he cleans the calipers, that makes an enormous difference in lever movement,and pad life.
 
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Old Oct 18, 2010 | 08:23 PM
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I would suggest going with Lyndall Z pads. I got mine 3 years ago from Phat Performance Parts for around $38.00 a set . They are going for $39.95 now. It's the best price I have found for these. They are also a sponsor.
 

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Old Oct 18, 2010 | 08:52 PM
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I would suggest going with Lyndall Z pads. I got mine 3 years ago from Phat Performance Parts for around $38.00 a set . They are going for $39.95 now. It's the best price I have found for these. They are also a sponsor.
Yup, Z+ pads are the shiznit.
 
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Old Oct 19, 2010 | 12:06 AM
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Yup, Z+ pads are the shiznit.
I cant wait to see how they perform, I putting these on with Brembo calipers and composite rotors. Sounds like a killer price on the pads.
 
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Old Oct 19, 2010 | 01:00 AM
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I've got LRB's, they never seem to wear out, been on there 25000+
 
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Old Oct 19, 2010 | 07:19 AM
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Just put on Lyndall Gold. Only have about 100 miles on them and so far so good...
 
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Old Oct 19, 2010 | 01:39 PM
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We recommend the LRB Z plus pads for your application. Most of the Z plus pads we sell for $35 a set to forum members.
 
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i have tried everything to keep front brakes from squeling bought hd pads then bought drag specialitity organic pads cleaned the rotor scuff the rotor with scotchbrite cleaned the calipers put shim in back of pads i dont think it will ever stop now.
 
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how are the Z pads compared to EBC sintered metal pads?
 
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