Brake pad choice

[chrismorse]

I've tried a few searches and come up with zip.

I have a very stock 74 used as a daily driver but want more out of the brakes.

I've had pad fade on a very long down hill run and at that time, also a bit of pulsation in the pedal. I think my dad just ran the stock textar pads.

Is there a preference for Pagid R4-s or EBC Yellow Stuff?? Are they comperable?? What are the trade offs.

I will get more air to the fronts, eventually, but one caliper is sticking, so i thought i would rebuild both and install new pistons and pads.

Mired in ignorance, once again,
chris

[86 911 Targa]

Originally Posted by chrismorse

I've tried a few searches and come up with zip.

I have a very stock 74 used as a daily driver but want more out of the brakes.

I've had pad fade on a very long down hill run and at that time, also a bit of pulsation in the pedal. I think my dad just ran the stock textar pads.

Is there a preference for Pagid R4-s or EBC Yellow Stuff?? Are they comperable?? What are the trade offs.

I will get more air to the fronts, eventually, but one caliper is sticking, so i thought i would rebuild both and install new pistons and pads.

Mired in ignorance, once again,
chris

I've used these for many years:

[ivangene]

I ran the Textar's and was quite happy on the street and even ran a bunch of DE's

I tend to overheat them now for DE so I switched to Padig Blacks but they SUCK for street use!
(very very noisy)

I suggest you look into your brake fluid too - I cant imagine brake fade on a steep hill...I run 30 minutes at 125 mph and hard braking without issues so if they still "fade" try new fluid

also try down shifting and using a little of the motor to keep you slow - I drive down a long steep hill to work everyday and I dont even hit the brakes but one good slow right before the spot the cop likes to hang out....otherwise I just use a lower gear and let it roll

just thoughts

[chuckr]

I have the Porterfield R4S pads and love them.

[chrismorse]

Thanks for the input guys. I will do the rebuild and give it a try again.

How would you copare the porterfield to the textar??

thanks, chris

[na2ub]

Rebuilding should fix your sticking caliper. You don't need new pistons unless the old ones are pitted. Pulsating brake pedals usually indicate warped rotors.