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Mirage · 09-23-2009, 04:41 PM

I dont know much about these but what little I can find out about them says they are supposed to be better than stock. Are they worth $15 a set? Even if I use a new set each day that seems like a good deal. Anyone have any experience with them?

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Stinkycheezmonky · 09-23-2009, 04:56 PM

They won't last a whole day on track. That price is pretty ridiculously low and they might be ok for a street pad, but I'd look for something else in a track pad.

...Assuming you're looking for a track pad, since you didn't specify.

bokals · 09-23-2009, 05:15 PM

Its kind of hard to pick what pad you would need since you don't specify your car, what kind of racing you will be doing. Autocross you want pads that warm up a little faster. Road racing you want pads that have a higher heat range.

I'd suggest Hawk HP+ OR HpS

Many may disagree, but i think those are fine pads.

Mirage · 09-23-2009, 08:03 PM

Just track day stuff. Nothing serious. I just figured $15 a set for upgraded pads was stupid cheap.

idrivesideways · 09-23-2009, 09:57 PM

for $15 why not give em a shot? my faves are hawk hp+ or axxis ultimates, both quite a bit more

CivicSiRacer · 09-24-2009, 04:49 AM

I had them on my 00 Civic Si for a track day weekend at VIR. They will work for your 1st lap and then not

They are fine for autocross as I had them on my 91 Civic Si when I won NE Divisionals, PA States and the Valvoline Cup in STS (back in 2005).

For track days just go with the Hawk HP+ pads.

Stinkycheezmonky · 09-24-2009, 04:58 AM

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Originally Posted by CivicSiRacer

They will work for your 1st lap and then not

This is why not to try them for a track pad

And Dil man, I hate to disagree, but I faded the shit out of HPS pads in less than one session. I would not recommend them to anyone as a track pad.

Mirage · 09-24-2009, 09:48 AM

how are they for street use?

CivicSiRacer · 09-24-2009, 10:27 AM

HPS squealled alot for me on my 00 civic Si and dusted pretty bad too. For street just go with AEM pad. Track I would stay with HP+.

Those AEMs on my Civic were scary after that 1st lap. I had to brake WAY early, also didn't help I didn't use a higher grade brake fluid. But those pads were almost new when I installed them, they were toast when I got home

They were a great street pad. Not much dusting and stopped when cold.

bokals · 09-24-2009, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Stinkycheezmonky

This is why not to try them for a track pad

And Dil man, I hate to disagree, but I faded the shit out of HPS pads in less than one session. I would not recommend them to anyone as a track pad.

Thats because your car is faster then mine

. My topspeed at gingerman was 81 sadly. lol

Stinkycheezmonky · 09-24-2009, 01:13 PM

81? Holy crap...

Egezzy · 09-24-2009, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Stinkycheezmonky

81? Holy crap...

i dont think i hit much more than that either. i wasnt really watching the speedo as much as i watched the tach. and since i never had pushed that car i dont know what it runs at the top of 3rd. lol.

Jenkinsal2 · 09-24-2009, 01:47 PM

Would HPS have the cold bite for autox? I know i dont want the HP+ but I am still a bit unsure as far as actual numbers are concerned reguarding the temp. ranges...

Stinkycheezmonky · 09-24-2009, 02:07 PM

Your engines are pretty similar, I think (I know he also has a stock SOHC), so that would make sense.

Egezzy · 09-24-2009, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Stinkycheezmonky

Your engines are pretty similar, I think (I know he also has a stock SOHC), so that would make sense.

except mine was quad turbo twin charged bad boy!

who am i kidding..that golden retriever out dragged me down that straight away. lol.

mike@synapse motorsport · 09-24-2009, 02:42 PM

The aem pads are made by oem supplier nissin. I have tried them and they are barely an upgrade.

ruthless013 · 09-24-2009, 07:06 PM

have used aem pads for many years on my daily driver with zero complaints. no noise, next to no dust, quality pad.

a track pad it is not. i was quite happy with cobalt gts on hpdes.

where are they $15 a set? me want.

bonSI · 09-24-2009, 07:36 PM

have them on my 99si and yes they do fade quickly with sustained hard driving, but for daily driving, i love them. less dust than oem, no squeaks. where are you getting them for $15 a pair?

Stinkycheezmonky · 09-25-2009, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Egezzy

who am i kidding..that golden retriever out dragged me down that straight away. lol.

"Come on man, get on the gas!"
"I am on the gas! The pedal is to the floor!"
"...Oh."

Egezzy · 09-25-2009, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Stinkycheezmonky

"Come on man, get on the gas!"
"I am on the gas! The pedal is to the floor!"
"...Oh."

"he is giving you the wave by."
"well f##k he needs to lift."
"go."
"f##k im going..wtf is he doing."
(finally get by)
"f##king idiot why is he drag racing me down the straight?! me riding my bike faster in the 1/4 than this car!"

lol.

Mirage · 11-07-2009, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by bonSI

have them on my 99si and yes they do fade quickly with sustained hard driving, but for daily driving, i love them. less dust than oem, no squeaks. where are you getting them for $15 a pair?

The AEM clearance store on ebay.

http://motors.shop.ebay.com/aem_dc/m.html

They have a few things there in addition to the brake pads that are also stupid cheap.

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CivicSiRacer Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Landisville, PA, USA Posts: 3,213	Re: AEM Brake pads any good? HPS squealled alot for me on my 00 civic Si and dusted pretty bad too. For street just go with AEM pad. Track I would stay with HP+. Those AEMs on my Civic were scary after that 1st lap. I had to brake WAY early, also didn't help I didn't use a higher grade brake fluid. But those pads were almost new when I installed them, they were toast when I got home They were a great street pad. Not much dusting and stopped when cold. __________________ Sponsors: KAM Racing Sports, Falken, Progress Technology, Brady's High Performance, Taggart Performance Engineering, Rotora Autocross is: 90% driver, 5% car, & 5% CRAZY MOJO! Autocross Help Page Buy my Civic parts!

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ruthless013 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Long Island Posts: 886	Re: AEM Brake pads any good? have used aem pads for many years on my daily driver with zero complaints. no noise, next to no dust, quality pad. a track pad it is not. i was quite happy with cobalt gts on hpdes. where are they $15 a set? me want. __________________ strange women lying in ponds distributing swords is no basis for a system of government

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bonSI Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: south west MO, us Posts: 131	Re: AEM Brake pads any good? have them on my 99si and yes they do fade quickly with sustained hard driving, but for daily driving, i love them. less dust than oem, no squeaks. where are you getting them for $15 a pair?

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