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Mini
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 Posted: Fri Nov 06, 2009 1:56 pm
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I'm not totally pleased with the replacement brake pads fitted on my 2007 SGV by Lifestyle. I understand their an OEM product, but I would like to go with a slightly better pad. The replacement pads are probably due for changing again (the wear pin is scraping on the disc).
I've used EBC in the past coupled with Goodridge SS braided lines in the past am thinking of going with the same on the van. I'm almost at 82,000kms and have had the van for just over 2 years, so I'm not to concerned with LM's warranty anymore.
What do you guys think? |
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Ignorant Ignis
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Posted: Fri Nov 06, 2009 2:00 pm
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| Mini wrote: | I'm not totally pleased with the replacement brake pads fitted on my 2007 SGV by Lifestyle. I understand their an OEM product, but I would like to go with a slightly better pad. The replacement pads are probably due for changing again (the wear pin is scraping on the disc).
I've used EBC in the past coupled with Goodridge SS braided lines in the past am thinking of going with the same on the van. I'm almost at 82,000kms and have had the van for just over 2 years, so I'm not to concerned with LM's warranty anymore.
What do you guys think? |
stay far from EBC green stuff pads sgv stock rotors .......
the oem sgv pads have been compared to be as good if not better than EBC oem replacement pads.
you should have a few less abrasive options out of the states unlike the rest of us  |
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Mini
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Posted: Fri Nov 06, 2009 2:03 pm
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hmmmm.... food for thought... thanks
what about switching to SS lines? |
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Ignorant Ignis
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Posted: Fri Nov 06, 2009 2:30 pm
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| Mini wrote: | hmmmm.... food for thought... thanks
what about switching to SS lines? |
at 86,000km you not gonna notice much difference ..... but worth it in the long run i guess |
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Mini
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Posted: Fri Nov 06, 2009 2:57 pm
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| Ignorant Ignis wrote: | | Mini wrote: | hmmmm.... food for thought... thanks
what about switching to SS lines? |
at 86,000km you not gonna notice much difference ..... but worth it in the long run i guess |
well no... i disagree... the rubber lines have become quite pliable by now... and SS lines would significantly improve the pedal feel |
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Knight1
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Posted: Fri Nov 06, 2009 8:01 pm
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| Ignorant Ignis wrote: | | Mini wrote: | hmmmm.... food for thought... thanks
what about switching to SS lines? |
at 86,000km you not gonna notice much difference ..... but worth it in the long run i guess |
I swear by the Goodridge lines I use on the Suby........and for certain applications, they make a noticeable difference regardless of mileage, as some cars just have a tendency to have that squishy pedal feel. The thing is, that as the OP rightly said, the SS lines will only improve the feel of the brake pedal, under medium to heavy use/pedal pressure. If you find that the SGV just isn't stopping as you want, then SS lines won't help you.
ALso, beware when choosing different brakepad compounds...some will eat your rotors faster. Also, it's never a bad idea to do a light skim on the rotor when changing compounds.......but of course, you don't always need to do that either. |
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Dave
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Posted: Mon Nov 09, 2009 12:27 pm
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as little as 42k km the diff on stainless was most certainly felt
mini, give me your fmsi number and I will find a great streetable pad for you |
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~*SiLvA MeRa*~
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Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2009 1:53 pm
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| Dave wrote: | as little as 42k km the diff on stainless was most certainly felt
mini, give me your fmsi number and I will find a great streetable pad for you |
Pls post the info here as i may soon need to replace my 07 SGV's brake pads as well, Mini if you are changing your brake lines to SS, let us know if it was worth the change and how much if possible it cost? |
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Mini
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Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2009 4:29 pm
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| had a small fender bender this morning... nothing major... but will definitely be a set back for any upgrades SS Line wise... and may just go back with the OEM pads based on Ignis's advice. |
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