Pads & Rotor query

[siambisg at uchastings.edu]

Good call.  I called Rod at TPC and they *do* carry the deluxe organic PBR pad (443 698 151JD - fronts) for few $s cheaper than MM's.  (A couple more $s cheaper on the rears - 443 698 451JD)  They aren't listed on their web catalog because they used to not carry them for lack of demand.

You sound pleased with the OD's, though.  My main worry is not grinding through the rotors too quickly, but it doesn't seem like that was an issue for you. 

BTW, sorry about the car...  ;)

Thanks,
George Siambis


>Hairy green toads from Mars made duane at zk3.dec.com say:
>
>Well, I repeat this advice quite a bit, I'll repeat it again now.
>Skip the Metal Masters. They are *not* good pads for street cars,
>despite what some of the boy racers say. PBR/Axxis/Repco also makes
>a Deluxe Organic pad, a few $ cheaper than the Metal Master pads,
>and IMHO *far* superior for a daily driver.
>
>I've had both side by side, and there is no comparison. Better
>pedal feel, less dust, no surprises when cold, and much easier
>on the rotors. They also outlasted my car.
>
>Look around, most foreign car parts places carry them, Blau
>probably sells them *if you ask*. Most people only know about
>the MM pads, and that is a real shame.
>
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