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cali yaris · 07-21-2009, 11:43 AM

The racing pads (XP8) are definitely squeeky. The 1521 doesn't make noise, or a lot of dust either.

There is a specific bedding procedure in the instructions. Those who ignored it got poor results, so please follow the directions per the manufacturer!

kngrsll · 07-21-2009, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by cali yaris

The racing pads (XP8) are definitely squeeky. The 1521 doesn't make noise, or a lot of dust either.

There is a specific bedding procedure in the instructions. Those who ignored it got poor results, so please follow the directions per the manufacturer!

not only that, but the 1521 has like 3x the pad life of OEM pads as well as improved performance. I have 60k on my stock pads now with several track days. I bet new rotors/1521 pads and lines would nearly last the life of the car if you kept the fluid clean! LOL

Kaotic Lazagna · 07-21-2009, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by kngrsll

not only that, but the 1521 has like 3x the pad life of OEM pads as well as improved performance. I have 60k on my stock pads now with several track days. I bet new rotors/1521 pads and lines would nearly last the life of the car if you kept the fluid clean! LOL

Dang, I only have 40k on the OEM pads and the indicators started to sound.

kngrsll · 07-22-2009, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Kaotic Lazagna

Dang, I only have 40k on the OEM pads and the indicators started to sound.

i know right? believe me, im stunned. most of the miles came from going back and forth to school (30 miles, almost no stop lights) so i think that is a big part of it. also, i tend to brake late and hard, which is actually better for your brakes over all. if i recall correctly, most damage is done when you drag the brakes or during long slow applications.

i inspected the brakes after my last event, still look tip top. i will probably change them this winter/spring. this event next week will be the last i do for awhile because i start clinical rotations so i basically wont have a life.

Kaotic Lazagna · 07-22-2009, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by kngrsll

i know right? believe me, im stunned. most of the miles came from going back and forth to school (30 miles, almost no stop lights) so i think that is a big part of it. also, i tend to brake late and hard, which is actually better for your brakes over all. if i recall correctly, most damage is done when you drag the brakes or during long slow applications.

i inspected the brakes after my last event, still look tip top. i will probably change them this winter/spring. this event next week will be the last i do for awhile because i start clinical rotations so i basically wont have a life.

hahahaha, I know what you mean. I'll have peds and OB this coming semester.

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