Domma_aw11
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Aw11 brake fluid and pads
hey guys,
ive been reading other threads and it seems most talk is about the sw, i have asked in the race section, had no response.. so please swing us some info??
im going to a track day soon, and would like your opinions on what fluid and pads to use for this day, im looking for somthing that wnt let me down on the track, and will still can use after on street, please give me specifics if you can e.g part number or model number and also a good fluid that wont boil... thanks guys
DOM
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RE: Aw11 brake fluid and pads
2010/04/10 19:47:37
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What track and how hard are you on brakes in general?
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RE: Aw11 brake fluid and pads
2010/04/10 19:53:30
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well it's a sprint day at lakside and its my first time on track, my pads are gone, so i want some that wnt fade and some good fluid, i dnt know how hard i use them, so im not much help there, im a noob when it comes to this
but in general, i try to do as much engine braking as possible
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RE: Aw11 brake fluid and pads
2010/05/10 07:25:03
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Maybe someone familiar with Lakeside can comment on how hard it is on brakes.
Other than I can only recommend just getting new pads and fluid (and flushing the whole system with new fluid)
Getting race pads and high temp fluid probably isn't necessary first time out.
The advice in other threads for SW20 probably holds just as well for AW11 though.
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RE: Aw11 brake fluid and pads
2010/05/10 09:22:41
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RE: Aw11 brake fluid and pads
2010/07/10 09:42:08
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I run Motul RBF660 brake fluid and use cheap, Ferodo Excel pads without any issues.
8-9 lap stints at Wakefield, the cheap excels never faded once.
If I had a bit more money though, I'd be putting some DS2500's onto my AW11. Had a pair on my S13 years ago, and they were epically awesome!
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RE: Aw11 brake fluid and pads
2010/07/10 15:31:44
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RE: Aw11 brake fluid and pads
2013/12/12 21:01:27
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I am using some QFM A1RM pads in my Adub with Protex rotors and Goodridge braided lines. I am setting up to get it on the track. I haven't had it on the track yet but it stops well so far. I went for the QFMs because they were reasonably priced and got good reviews from people using them on the track.
They drive fine when cold too. About the only thing against them is they are a bit dirty and will black up the wheels pretty quick but I can live with that.
I am using castrol heavy duty fluid after recommendations from a few guys I know who rally. I think fresh fluid is is probably more important than fancy fluid.
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RE: Aw11 brake fluid and pads
2013/12/12 22:21:00
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Holy Thread Revival, Batman!! Check out the time difference between post #7 and #8 . . .
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RE: Aw11 brake fluid and pads
2013/12/13 09:17:19
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mmmm.
New to this thread stuff.
Probably need to pay more attention to the post dates.
Nevermind there is bound to be somebody obsessing over brakes somewhere.
I will update anyway after I give the new pads a workout
Pete
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RE: Aw11 brake fluid and pads
2013/12/13 09:27:51
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Please do update this thread with your findings. I want to replace my rotors, pads and fluid at some point and am not sure which way to go.
If I could install parts that were track day compatible that would preferred.
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RE: Aw11 brake fluid and pads
2014/05/05 09:37:43
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Paw11
I am using some QFM A1RM pads in my Adub with Protex rotors and Goodridge braided lines. I am setting up to get it on the track. I haven't had it on the track yet but it stops well so far. I went for the QFMs because they were reasonably priced and got good reviews from people using them on the track.
They drive fine when cold too. About the only thing against them is they are a bit dirty and will black up the wheels pretty quick but I can live with that.
I am using castrol heavy duty fluid after recommendations from a few guys I know who rally. I think fresh fluid is is probably more important than fancy fluid.
Pete
Hi mate, If you have, could you let me know the QFM A1RM pad no. for front & rear? Im also looking at using these pads. Also where did you source them from?
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RE: Aw11 brake fluid and pads
2014/05/05 11:45:08
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-- "Autodub" - 1987 AW11 G-Limited, Dark Blue Mica 4AGZE T-Top 4EAT MY15 BRZ Special Edition + STi muffler, Coil Springs, Tower Strut, Wheels & Sound Tube!
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RE: Aw11 brake fluid and pads
2014/05/05 12:59:46
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^^Thanks mate, I will give em a call.
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RE: Aw11 brake fluid and pads
2014/05/09 09:49:37
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Thanks 'maj' for the brake pad info.
Ordered a full set of the below pads for my Adub. $119 per set. Total $238 delivered. Great guys to deal with... will definately do business with agian.
QFM A1RM's
NDB308 front,
NDB405 rear,
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