millsy-350z Posted December 27, 2013 Posted December 27, 2013 Morning all, i have an imported 2003 plate nissan fairlady without brembos. i've been to unipart this morning to get a new set of front brake pads, but there offering 1 or 4 piston pads. Does anyone know which ones i will need and are they easy to fit myself? Many Thanks Quote
Lexx Posted December 27, 2013 Posted December 27, 2013 Unipart pads are crap. Speak to one of the many traders here and they'll sort you with good quality pads. It's an easy DIY job. There's a guide in the How To sub forum. Quote
coldel Posted December 27, 2013 Posted December 27, 2013 Usual brands are EBC which get mixed reviews, Black Diamond which so far have good reviews, Ferrodo which seem to be the recognised good 'uns but do come at a premium at over a hundred quid for a pair. Depends on how you drive mate, I used to pootle along with the occasional squirt on the throttle, nothing a middle of the road everyday set of pads couldn't handle. Quote
OllyB Posted December 27, 2013 Posted December 27, 2013 If your non brembo then you will only have 1 piston. As above tho, go for a decent set. Quote
Neilp Posted December 27, 2013 Posted December 27, 2013 Id go with ebc yellowstuff if you're on a budget Quote
GMballistic Posted December 27, 2013 Posted December 27, 2013 Another vote for EBC pad's if your looking for a good "cheapish" set of pads. Quote
Arran Posted December 27, 2013 Posted December 27, 2013 I wouldn't say ebc yellows are budget they are just cheaper than other competition brands I found them better then black diamond by a considerable margin Quote
GMballistic Posted December 27, 2013 Posted December 27, 2013 (edited) I wouldn't say ebc yellows are budget they are just cheaper than other competition brands I found them better then black diamond by a considerable margin I agree, hence why I put "cheapish". Edit: Doh! See below. Edited December 27, 2013 by GMballistic Quote
Neilp Posted December 27, 2013 Posted December 27, 2013 Lol I didn't say they were budget. I said if your on a budget! They're fantastic pads. I checked mines the other day after 10k miles and a few track days and they're still in great condition! Once properly warmed they are even better! Quote
Arran Posted December 27, 2013 Posted December 27, 2013 I agree they are properly good pads, I did the same the other day looked at them after about 3k over here daily use along with the 2k euro trip to stelvio and the ring. Still have over half left! Quote
MITZ@CougarStore Posted December 27, 2013 Posted December 27, 2013 Yellowstuff pads offer an excellent pad for road and fast road, with many of our members even using them on track, please let us know if we can help... Quote
millsy-350z Posted December 27, 2013 Author Posted December 27, 2013 Cheers all for your helpful advise! I will certainly be staying clear of unipart. Sounds like yellow stuff is worth getting. Can I get a quote for two fronts or all round? Quote
GMballistic Posted December 27, 2013 Posted December 27, 2013 Cheers all for your helpful advise! I will certainly be staying clear of unipart. Sounds like yellow stuff is worth getting. Can I get a quote for two fronts or all round? Quote
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