[s-cars] Pagid pad source and recs.

[Kaklikian, Gary]

I've used the Pagid Blue on the rear of my 4000tq, which I believe it is the
same fitment as the '91 200. Although they are a racing pad, I've used them
on the street without problems such as squeal, dust, and rotor wear.  They
are much more "streetable" than the Orange compound. But I now save them for
the track and use the Porterfield R4S instead.  I can adjust the front/rear
bias on this car, so adequate rear braking is not really a problem even with
the Porsche calipers up front (also with the R4S). If you find you need more
stopping power in the rear though, the Pagid Blue will provide that - just
remember they will not work very well when cold. 

The Porterfield R4S is my favorite street pad, although it does squeal and
dust some. I use it in  the front and rear of the stock brakes on my S4 as
well. I would highly recommend it if you can tolerate a little squealing and
dusting. The Performance Friction Z-rated performs similar to the R4S, but
is a different compound and maybe a little quieter.

Gary Kaklikian
86 4ktq
92 S4
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> Subject: 	[s-cars] Pagid pad source and recs.
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> Hi listers,
> I am in need of replacing my rear brake pads soon and need some
> help finding a good source for the pads as well as recommendations
> on a good pad for the rear brakes.
> 
> The application in question is a '91 200q20v, with the thicker,
> 20mm vented rotors. I was told the pads for the rear calipers are
> pretty much all the same- is this true?
> 
> Any recommendations? I was thinking about going with Pagid 4-4 Blue
> pads, but if someone would like to chime in on whether that is a
> good or bad idea, I'm all ears.
> 
> Also, what about the following:
> Porterfield R4-S
> Hawk HPS
> Performance Friction
> Weston Cool Carbons
> 
> The brake pads need also to work well with the Porsche brake upgrade
> that is upcoming and I would like to use similar pads in the front
> as well.
> 
> Is it a good idea to use a more aggressive pad in the back as it does
> not work as hard and also to help equalize the difference between big
> Porsche calipers in the front and stock in the back?
> 
> Thanks,
> Taka
> '91 200q
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