Brake Pads, Which are best???

[LuxyBoy]

I have done a search and couldn't find much about pads.
I am due for replacement and would like to know what people use/recommend and why?

[+dj_hansen+]

EBC Greenstuff are the go i believe.

[HotFourOk]

I am a fan of Bendix 4WD pads.. never let me down

[LuxyBoy]

EBC Greenstuff are the go i believe.

Did a bit of GOOGLEing an there is a lot of mixed feelings. Why do you like these? Do they get dusty?

I am a fan of Bendix 4WD pads.. never let me down

Thats what i was looking at because they have the name, just wanted to see what people think and is there better?

[bogged]

EBC Greenstuff are the go i believe.

have had a set of these put in recently when I had my calipers tested. I must admit, im not that impressed. Wish I took bazzles advice on OEM Nissan ones :( specially since the greens are not cheap

bendix 4b pads, are about the same.

[Reddo]

used Lucas pads in a C'Dore and they are dusty as hell but they have outlasted anything else by a mile and seem kind to the rotor and stop very well. Used Metal Kings before that and they lasted but destroyed the rotor - don't think they are around anymore.

Used Bendix in the Disco, but they did not last. Originals seem the best for LRs?

[I'll Try]

G'day work at a specialist brake work shop


They dont make bendix metals anymore, but either bendix 4wd or heavy duty are the way too go. EBC are going to be roughly the same as heavy duty bendix. it all depends on how you drive your truck.

Any other question just ask

[guzzla]

bendix 4wd kevlar pads are on my 80 and made a world of difference.

if you use a metal pad they need heat to work and are stuffed when doing low speed work like in the bush as their too cold. they will also chew ur disks.

cheers

[LuxyBoy]

G'day work at a specialist brake work shop


They dont make bendix metals anymore, but either bendix 4wd or heavy duty are the way too go. EBC are going to be roughly the same as heavy duty bendix. it all depends on how you drive your truck.

Any other question just ask

Well i tow a camper trailer, go to beach, mud, rock and dusty bush and like speed (as much as a 3L can provide anyway) so i need and allrounder that can handle the elements and give good stopping power.
What would you recommend? What rotors would you match with it also? I thought about the slotted (grooves on braking surface face) rotors but i heard they hold mud and stuff pads, is that true?
Info much appreciated
Any stores i ring just say bendix 4x4 pads and drilled and slotted rotors

[rockcrawler31]

Hey there.

I've got a HZJ 75 troopy that weighs in at 2.7t before i load fuel and gear in it. i have bendix heavy duty in at the moment, but i still can't lock up the brakes if i boot it like some of the 80 and 100 series i have driven, and suffer fade. How much difference do the DBA drilled rotors make to stopping power? I have heard that slotted rotors for our application isn't so good as they have a tendency to crack. True or not?

Have also heard that i might be able to put a master from a 100series on to mine. any idea if that is the case?

MILO

[HotFourOk]

Cross drilled rotors and water do not mix... they start to fracture and crack.

The kanagroo paw design DBA rotors with the slotted grooves are meant to be good...

[hottiemonster]

not a fan of the bendix pads at all!

genuine nissan are going good which are in at the moment.

ferodo seem to be ok

[LuxyBoy]

not a fan of the bendix pads at all!

genuine nissan are going good which are in at the moment.

ferodo seem to be ok

That would be great........ IF NISSAN MADE PADS TO FIT A HILUX
Sorry guys if there was any confusion the truck is a 91' Daul Cab Diesel Hilux

[quick60]

I used Bendix 4WD once, too hard and scored the rotor badly.
I've got Lucas ones now and they are the best I've ever used in this car for 16 years. Pretty soft and dusty, but very good at stopping !

[hottiemonster]

I used Bendix 4WD once, too hard and scored the rotor badly

exactly what happened to mine, not only did i need a new set of pads, i needed new rotors front and rear

[I'll Try]

Bendix 4wd pads are good for short stopping distances and off road where disc temperatures dont vary up too much.

bendix heavy duty would be well suited to you application, they have a wider temperature range and still work well high speed and low speed

If you want some thing thjat is going to pull your truck up on a dime you can go bendix performax. BUT they will eat your discs away and leave a fair bit of dust

In regards to discs i would recomend staying standard ventilated rotors, rda have brought out a new dimmpled rotor, havent tried them yet, but are meant to be quite good, i've only had them on race cars so far but are available for all makes and models.

On the front of my lux i am running bendix 4wd pads and ventilated discs. Since i have all brands and types of pads available to me i am trying as many as i can, so far the heavy duty pads are on top, good value for money. I can sell these at a price of $75 a pair for most cars, if any one is interested just pm me and ill organise it for you or if you are in the need of and brake component pm me and ill sort it out for you

Hope it helps you all

[RN]

bendix 4wd kevlar pads are on my 80 and made a world of difference.

if you use a metal pad they need heat to work and are stuffed when doing low speed work like in the bush as their too cold. they will also chew ur disks.

cheers

Agree, I have bendix Kevlar pads and they have a nice feel and pull up well.

Had metal kings on my 5.8 GXL Fairmont and on cold mornings the brakes were barely holding the car when on a fast auto choke idle...until they warmed up. Stuffed the rotors.

[LuxyBoy]

bendix heavy duty would be well suited to you application, they have a wider temperature range and still work well high speed and low speed

In regards to discs i would recomend staying standard ventilated rotors, rda have brought out a new dimmpled rotor, havent tried them yet, but are meant to be quite good, i've only had them on race cars so far but are available for all makes and models.

if you are in the need of and brake component pm me and ill sort it out for you

Well it is sorted i will try the bendix heavy duty and standard ventilated rotors (hopefully not needed
$75 If only you were in Brissy