Brake Pads
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Brake Pads
I started this thread to find better brake pads for my car. In my searches, I discovered there isn't a lot out there. Below is what I have found for aftermarket brake pads. Perhaps we can get this stickied.
NOTE: The rear pads listed above from EBC were designed for the tC1. Below are some things to keep in mind when deciding what pads to get:
- EBC assures me the rear pads they make for the tC1 will fit the tC2.
- While the rear rotors are different (tC2 rotors are larger), the pads are very similar in size. Actually the tC1 had larger pads than the tC2. (20cm2 vs 19.6cm2)
- Other brake pad manufacturers (including Hawk Performance) have said having pads a slightly different size isn't a problem, especially when you're upgrading the materials. (Thus why Hawk suggested the xB pads for the front of the tC2)
***Thanks to Backinblacktc2 for pointing me toward EBC Brakes, to EBC brakes for providing the details and to Jennifer@Scion for getting me the technical info!***
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I'd like to upgrade the brake pads on my car and haven't been able to find any performance pads. Hawk emailed me back and said they make the rears in Performance Street, but the closest they have is the pad for the xB, which is .29" shorter in length and .05" shorter in height.
I'm not brake savvy and don't know if that would even work. Anyone know of another company making upgraded pads?
Thanks
NOTE: The rear pads listed above from EBC were designed for the tC1. Below are some things to keep in mind when deciding what pads to get:
- EBC assures me the rear pads they make for the tC1 will fit the tC2.
- While the rear rotors are different (tC2 rotors are larger), the pads are very similar in size. Actually the tC1 had larger pads than the tC2. (20cm2 vs 19.6cm2)
- Other brake pad manufacturers (including Hawk Performance) have said having pads a slightly different size isn't a problem, especially when you're upgrading the materials. (Thus why Hawk suggested the xB pads for the front of the tC2)
***Thanks to Backinblacktc2 for pointing me toward EBC Brakes, to EBC brakes for providing the details and to Jennifer@Scion for getting me the technical info!***
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I'd like to upgrade the brake pads on my car and haven't been able to find any performance pads. Hawk emailed me back and said they make the rears in Performance Street, but the closest they have is the pad for the xB, which is .29" shorter in length and .05" shorter in height.
I'm not brake savvy and don't know if that would even work. Anyone know of another company making upgraded pads?
Thanks
Last edited by MightyP; 09-16-2011 at 06:05 PM.
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Check these out the only ones I know of mabye the EBC Yellowstuff brake pads may help you
http://www.fastscions.com/scion-tc2-brake-parts.aspx
EBC Yellowstuff:
Ultra High Friction Pads for Race, Trackday and Street Use.
http://www.fastscions.com/scion-tc2-brake-parts.aspx
EBC Yellowstuff:
Ultra High Friction Pads for Race, Trackday and Street Use.
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Thanks. I saw them, but have never heard of them before and only saw replacement front pads. I emailed them and asked about rear pads, but have you had any experience with their brake pads?
Thanks again
Thanks again
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i'll be getting red ones shortly
btw you should start with stainless steel lines
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/sho...&postcount=396
http://www.trdsparks.com/displaypart...&parts_id=4020
btw you should start with stainless steel lines
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/sho...&postcount=396
http://www.trdsparks.com/displaypart...&parts_id=4020
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@Scion202: Brake lines will go in at the same time. I just already know where to get those.
@jtk2: Did you get front and rear pads? I've only found the fronts? In either case, I'd like to know what you think.
@Dam262a: At least for the yellow, EBC actually says there will be more dust. But that's to be expected for street legal race brakes.
@jtk2: Did you get front and rear pads? I've only found the fronts? In either case, I'd like to know what you think.
@Dam262a: At least for the yellow, EBC actually says there will be more dust. But that's to be expected for street legal race brakes.
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I ran hawk hps on my old car. GREAT pads, I actually put them and some slotted rotors on before heading to the tail of the dragon, and noticed a big difference from oem(bite and resistance to fade). About the same as oem on dust, which was fairly significant.
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Several of our crew road race/autoX quite a bit and have tried the EBC pads.....and not one of us has been a fan of them. We have actually had several of the pads disintegrate on the track. I would stick with Hawk if I were you
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^ Stick with Hawk pads that don't fit exactly? I would go Hawk in a heartbeat if they had an exact application. My dilema becomes, go with Hawk brand pads designed for the xB or EBC pads (company I don't have experience with that has gotten mixed reviews on here) that have an exact application?
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^ Stick with Hawk pads that don't fit exactly? I would go Hawk in a heartbeat if they had an exact application. My dilema becomes, go with Hawk brand pads designed for the xB or EBC pads (company I don't have experience with that has gotten mixed reviews on here) that have an exact application?
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I actually did contact Hawk directly. That's how I found out the xB pads are close to the tC2 pads. Very quick response and thorough answer (gave me dimension differences, part numbers, etc), but they said they have no plans to develop a front pad for the tC2 (they already have a rear pad, part number # HB629F.565). And they were the ones who recommended trying the xB pad. I would assume they wouldn't recommend a different pad if it's unsafe (liability issues after all), but still seems questionable to me.
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@Scion202: Brake lines will go in at the same time. I just already know where to get those.
@jtk2: Did you get front and rear pads? I've only found the fronts? In either case, I'd like to know what you think.
@Dam262a: At least for the yellow, EBC actually says there will be more dust. But that's to be expected for street legal race brakes.
@jtk2: Did you get front and rear pads? I've only found the fronts? In either case, I'd like to know what you think.
@Dam262a: At least for the yellow, EBC actually says there will be more dust. But that's to be expected for street legal race brakes.
I just got front pads since that was all I can find. And not really worried about the rears since they only do like what 20% of the stopping? Ima try out the ebc and see if there any good. If not I'll probably switch to hawk when they get an exact application and do front and rears on drilled/slotted rotors.
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I guess the question is what are you wanting to accomplish? Pedal Feel? For Racing? etc
If you are not going to be racing(on track, or AutoX) then buying racing type pads, are not really going to do much for you, except cause noise, accelerated rotor wear, and dust. If it is just better braking feel, then the previous suggestions should be good(upgrade to braided lines, and better fluid), and utilize the stock pads.
If you are not going to be racing(on track, or AutoX) then buying racing type pads, are not really going to do much for you, except cause noise, accelerated rotor wear, and dust. If it is just better braking feel, then the previous suggestions should be good(upgrade to braided lines, and better fluid), and utilize the stock pads.
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The squeaking can be because of brake dust rather than wear. The pads for the tC2 are actually pretty aggressive. I'm not looking to replace my OEM pads because they don't work on the track. They're actually quite good and don't fade even after a number of runs in triple digit heat. My concern is how hot they get, which then transfer that heat to the tires, and to be prepared when I do need to replace the brake pads.
I'm over 20K miles with track time and my brakes are fine. Tires are looking a bit worn, but that's another story.
I'm over 20K miles with track time and my brakes are fine. Tires are looking a bit worn, but that's another story.