boombastictiger Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 Hi It is time for me to get some brake pads for the front of my car, just wanted to know if I got a good pair, such as CW, how much difference it would make to drivability? And would it eliminate the spongy feeling that I tend to get whilst driving? I have ready Motol brake fluid and goodridge brake lines for the next service as everyone recommended me to get...Has just come down to the decision on brake pads...... What difference would brake pads make to the drivability and performance? Nippon - OEM - CW? Will brake pads alone eliminate the spongy feeling, or is that down to the brake lines? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranz Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 Spongy feeling is most likely air in the system. Go for CW. Good performance upgrade over stock pads and a reasonable price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheefa Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 Spongy feeling is most likely air in the system. Go for CW. Good performance upgrade over stock pads and a reasonable price. Yeah that for sure. I've got J-spec calipers and disks and had some crappy pads on before I took my car for a servicing. Had some CW race pads fitted and now the brakes operate on a whole different level. They bite firmly and are 10 times better than they were. People dismiss the J-spec brakes for the better UK setup, but with a decent set of pads the J-spec combination is pretty damn good IMO. Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 steel braided lines will help firm up the pedal feel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 If the brakes still feel spongy after fitting the lines and fluid then it is probably down to the brake master cylinder flexing. To test the amount of flex, get some one to step on the brake whilst idling and check to see how much visible movement there is from the master cylinder. Amount of flex seems to depend which BMC is fitted, the ones fitted with the smaller spec brakes seem to flex a lot more. If you are getting a lot of flex then a brace for the master cylinder will help firm up the pedal feel. If you'd like prices for either of the following, please let me know. Cusco BMC Brace http://img147.imageshack.us/img147/3972/p1020540ul3.jpg Carbing Tower Bar with Built in BMC brace http://f10.putfile.com/7/18616374710.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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