ripped_fear Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Hi guys. My Na has the smaller j-spec brakes and even though they have all been rebuilt recently and I have decent OEM disks all fairly new, I'm not impressed with the stopping power since I had the pads changed. So decided to change them again as part of her service, and looking at my options, What would people recommend? OEM Porterfields CW pads Somthing else? No looking to spends massive amounts but obviously want decent ones so happy to pay a bit Any links, prices, ect very welcome Also is there a guide anywhere to change them yourself? would love to know how to do it without putting it in the garage this time. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bailey Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 OEM or CW Pads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattdavies Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 I will help and I recommend CW pads. Have done my brakes before. People will recommend braided lines, a bleed and maybe a Master Cycliner Brace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignum Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 cw or porterfield Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Another one for CW pads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted March 10, 2015 Author Share Posted March 10, 2015 (edited) I have Goodrich lines on it all ready I just feel these new pads are junk so changing them. Anyone know how much CW's are? May be worth a try this time round although I did like the OEM's previously. Also while Im at it Im going to do a fluid change so fluid recommendations are welcomed too Edited March 10, 2015 by ripped_fear (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coleboy Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 I have EBC green pads on mine Jake, not great but im used to SBC brakes on my merc, i would give you a hand to do them at hazel rd one night or weekend if you want...................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattdavies Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 My CW pads have great initial bite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver.bullet Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Where is the best place to buy CW pads from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Where is the best place to buy CW pads from? Chris Wilson, he is a member on here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Attero Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 I think CW pads are pretty similar to OEM pads, if not slightly improved. I bought mine all round for £130 + VAT at the time. Don't know the price today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 I am just about managing to hold the special offer price. J-Spec pads are £130 plus VAT a full car set. UK pads are £140 a full car set. If bought as a full set I will do FREE insured P&P to UK postcodes. I cannot do this for part sets though. A "split" set, UK fronts and Jap spec rears are £135 a set, plus VAT. Not much margin in these, I doubt I can do the offer for much longer, especially if my carriage charges rise again. If anyone wants a set please E-MAIL me, do not send me PM's. [email protected]. I have both types in stock. I can this compound for lots of other cars too. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Decent pads and braided lines and also fit a brake master cylinder stopper, they make a significant difference to the pedal feel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted March 11, 2015 Author Share Posted March 11, 2015 So the general consensus seems to be CW over the other option although any I listed will be good. Will price them all up and make my decision on that out of the above three. I have EBC green pads on mine Jake, not great but im used to SBC brakes on my merc, i would give you a hand to do them at hazel rd one night or weekend if you want...................... I will drop you a pm actually I will take you up on that offer. Thanks mate I am just about managing to hold the special offer price. J-Spec pads are £130 plus VAT a full car set. UK pads are £140 a full car set. If bought as a full set I will do FREE insured P&P to UK postcodes. I cannot do this for part sets though. A "split" set, UK fronts and Jap spec rears are £135 a set, plus VAT. Not much margin in these, I doubt I can do the offer for much longer, especially if my carriage charges rise again. If anyone wants a set please E-MAIL me, do not send me PM's. [email protected]. I have both types in stock. I can this compound for lots of other cars too. Thanks. Don't worry Chris I wont pm you Will drop you an email later. Thanks Decent pads and braided lines and also fit a brake master cylinder stopper, they make a significant difference to the pedal feel Brake stopper is on the list, I need to modify my engine bay box first to fit one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobUK Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 I have CW pads... Best there is FTW, I've had other pads but to be frank they where awful... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted March 11, 2015 Author Share Posted March 11, 2015 Thanks for all the help think the CW ones are the route im going to take. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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