Here is my take:
I use Porterfield R4S pads (949-548-4470) in the front. I still need to get
them in the back though. I hear these pads are comparable to Hawks but they
are cheaper. I too have a GSR and I think they were $99/front, $69/rear.
They do not squeak/squeal at all and I have NEVER gotten them to fade. Even
slamming on the brakes from 100+mph all the way to a dead stop couldn't get
them to fade. They feel the same as stock cold and bite harder the hotter
they get. I've had them for over 10K miles and I still show no signs of
noticeable wear. I'm using the stock rotors and they are still fine as
well. The only disadvantage is they do dust quite a bit. In short though,
these are great street, auto-x, and road race pads AND they appear to last a
long time.
At 07:42 PM 7/7/99 -0500, Chris McCann wrote:
I am in desparate need of new rear brake pads for my Integra GS-R... I have
Axxis Metal Masters on the front, which I am not unhappy with, but I have
heard a lot about Carbotech! I don't want to run the 'green' compound
(because of squeeks and squeals; the car is daily driven)... Has anyone had
experience with the 'super street' (or something like that) pads? Are they
worth the substantial price difference?
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