Its that time for my first brake upgrade/replacement, and I think I've narrowed it down:

Pads: Carbotech AX6
Rotors: Centric Plain Rotors
Lines: Stainless (not sure on brand yet)
Fluid: ATE Super Blue

I'm somewhat undecided however on going with the AX6 vs XP8 & XP10 setup that a lot of people are running. I'll be mainly driving 90% street, 9% mountain and maybe 1 track day if at all.

I don't care about dust or noise, but don't want to eat through rotors or pads like no other, but I do want some better braking performance. I came across a great thread a while back that I couldn't find again that compared all of the common brake pads (Yellowstuff, Redstuff, XP8, XP10, etc). Does anyone have a link to it? I've searched extensively, making me think someone linked to it from here to a different forum.

As far as my driving style and brake usage, I think I'm a relatively light braker. The current rotors have about 5-6mm thickness, and pads look fine. The brakes were all replaced right before I purchased the car at 27k miles, and I now have 64k on the car.

Any suggestions/comments?

 

You said you'll be mostly DDing, and you don't care about dust and noise, so those AX6 are fine. They feel great and are light on the rotors.

 

AX6's are awesome!

 

I would just go- with Goodridge Lines ($110). I have them on my car right now with XP8's, But I track 30%, Mountain 40% and just drive 30%.

I'm thinking about the same rotors or stoptech. ATE Blue is a good choice.

 

We've had lots of luck with the Challenge Brake lines. They have a nice teflon coating to keep debris from getting into the stainless weave and compromising the integrity of the line. I know the older Goodridge lines didn't have this coating, unsure of the new ones. Whatever lines you go for, I highly recommend making sure they are coated.

 

i have challenge lines and they're good.
also come with "DOT" marking on them.

rotors maybe get Centric Premium and not Plain.

regarding xp10/xp8 setup - it migh not work good on staggered tires setup.

 

We've got some here in stock

 

On the brakes note, I just put some Dixcel Disc and Pads (R01) and HEL brake lines and I am really happy with them. (DMS motorsport sort it out!)
Very powerfull and fade free.

I tested them with 2 track days back to back in Nurburgring and Spa-Francorchamps and was really impressed.
On the video below, 25min of abuse at Spa...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGzCgNuMrqc

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