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Originally Posted by FLOORED
The Hawk ceramic pads would be the one to go with then and they are $265 delivered thanks mate.
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Originally Posted by On The Edge
I disagree strongly that the hawk ceramic pads are crap.
I had these of my ute and after a couple of good stop these pads are terrific!
Can't say for track use but as far as dust goes its pretty much nothing
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And this.
My car: 6 piston front/4 piston rear Brembo setup. DBA5000 front discs and standard FPV rear (about to be replaced by DBA4000).
Currently on my second set of front Hawk Performance ceramic pads. Love ‘em!
Changing pads is easy enough if you have the right tools, so swapping between Hawk ceramics for daily use and 2500s for track days is realistic. You’ll need a nail punch and brake pad spreader to make it easy though.
Photos:
http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=11374011
A GiroDisc brake pad spreader isn’t cheap, but makes pushing the pistons back in very, very quick and easy. If you end up with Hawk pads for daily use and Ferodo 2500 pads for track days then you’ll want to get one of these spreaders. A bit under $300 including postage, but you'll keep it for the rest of your life. I use mine on conventional two piston calipers as well.
Photos:
http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=11344308
I find that the easiest way to push the pistons back in is to apply the GiroDisc pad spreader to the outer parts of the pads (ie before removing then).
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Originally Posted by Pepscobra
Matt, can the factory front Brembo rotors be skimmed?
Apart from them potentially being warped/hotspotted, I've noticed a slight ridge has developed on the outer edges of the contact surface.
I want to keep them as spares. Is skimming expensive and do you know/recommend anyone in Perth?
Cheers.
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Go see Nick at Marfleet in Edward Street in East Perth. He closes at 4:30pm each day.
Link.
Also:
If doing a track day, make sure that your brake fluid doesn't contain too much moisture. I paid way too much for a Wurth brake fluid tester last year - there are other, much cheaper brakes (eg Kincrome).
http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=11330321
Flushing the brake fluid with a Brembo setup is easy enough, especially if you have speed bleeders fitted:
http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=11355948