Guest Will Posted April 17, 2002 Share Posted April 17, 2002 I have a '75 V8 280Z with 82-83 ZX calipers. In a recent street encounter I found myself having to stop hard from ~120. I encountered quite noticeable, but not extreme, brake fade I knew those pads weren't worth a S***, but I didn't know they were that bad Anyway, what's a good brake pad for this caliper which is streetable, but can still stand the occassional hard stop from 120 without causing me to momentarily wonder if I should take the next exit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modern Motorsports Ltd Posted April 17, 2002 Share Posted April 17, 2002 "Anyway, what's a good brake pad for this caliper which is streetable, but can still stand the occassional hard stop" KVR carbon fibre 'sport' compound, allowed me to stay sane till I completed my brake upgrade. ZERO fade even while I was boiling away fluid (in my experience at lapping days) was my experience. And incredibly friendly/flat rotor wear. A 510 owner bought my complete brake setup when I upgraded and he was stoked...pads/rotors were 2 yrs old and ~70% remaining on pads and rotors were flat and unturned (front and rear). ~$55 delivered to your door (I'm a distributor). Scottie used them with success as well with his Z calipers AIR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Will Posted April 17, 2002 Share Posted April 17, 2002 I've heard of KVR before. www.thrasher-ep.com has them for GM W-bodies. That sounds like a good option. Any other opinions lurking about? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted April 17, 2002 Share Posted April 17, 2002 i am running the same brakes as your car with the exeption of having 86zx rear calipers on my 510. i am using www.poterfield-brakes.com r4s compound they are a little pricey. but, the difference in stopping distances in my 510 were nothing short of amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted April 17, 2002 Share Posted April 17, 2002 my bad www.porterfield.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Will Posted April 17, 2002 Share Posted April 17, 2002 Thanks. I've heard porterfields discussed on the Fiero racing list. All kinds of fancy names are coming up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Will Posted April 17, 2002 Share Posted April 17, 2002 Originally posted by sss510:my bad www.porterfield.com Nope, not that one either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCZ Posted April 17, 2002 Share Posted April 17, 2002 I bought a set from Ross C. for my 71 240z with stock brakes. I haven't been on the track yet but they have been great so far for spirited street use. No squeal, no fade, consistent predictable stopping power. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miles Posted April 17, 2002 Share Posted April 17, 2002 Ross I was about to purchase metal master pads for the 240z, but the KVR pads sound better. Do you have to heat up the KVR pads before they become effective? I am using stock pads now and they suck. Miles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modern Motorsports Ltd Posted April 18, 2002 Share Posted April 18, 2002 Originally posted by Miles:Ross I was about to purchase metal master pads for the 240z, but the KVR pads sound better. Do you have to heat up the KVR pads before they become effective? Miles Miles: KVR says they require zero warmup...in my experience & opinion they're a bit cold on 1st or 2nd stop and fine after that.....they just get better and better above normal temps as well. After the instructional days and events I've been at I just routinely tap my brakes anyhow to see they work each time I head out anyhow..... Speed kills so brakes breathe life Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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