[s-cars] Anti-squeal Goop for Big Reds

[Taka Mizutani]

The problem I have with the Brembos that are on the STi, Evo, G35 and
350Z are that they have the stupidest pad holder design- requires a
drift and a mallet for installation and replacement of pads.

The 996/996tt monoblocks are a much better design, although they're
still more of a PITA. The 993tt pad holder is nice- just need a big
pair of pliers and they're easy to change.

No squealing for the most part with Hawk HPS, although if I ride them
hard and then ease along, the pads squeak sometimes.

Japanese cars generally are built better (at least the ones assembled
in Japan), but the brakes are Italian.

Audi content- no more Brembos on current models- the RS4 will have
6-piston Brembos. The current A4 and S4 have monster 345x30mm front
rotors, though- plenty of stopping power- I wonder how well they fare
at the track. I personally don't like the feel of sliding caliper
brake designs compared to a fixed caliper.

Taka