Hi,
I upgraded my brakes over the winter from 164 callipers / remote servo to Hi-Spec Billet 4 callipers with 41.2mm pistons.
Same front and back.... I got Ferodo DS2500 pads (recommended) to go with it.
I've managed to squeeze 5:1 pedal ration out of the HAWK std set-up (was 4:1).
The Ferodo pads were OK when warmed up, but not great for normal driving.
They also rattled in the callipers... solved by a self adhesive backing pad, but this gave a slight drag on the disc, so not great.
A work colleague who races Fiestas recommended Carbone Lorainne Pads... he'd swapped and thought they were great.
Constant friction co-efficient right across there temperature range, so sounded like what I was after.
I ordered a set of RC6 material pads and fitted them today.
The result is simply awesome braking... A fraction of the pedal pressure and just amazing braking, particularly at higher speeds.
The trade off can be a bit of squeal at low speeds, but so far, so good... No knocking, no squeal.
I suspect that they'll shred the discs, but for the miles I do I don't see this as a big problem.
I guess some of you are already aware of these pads, but I couldn't fine a post on this make, so thought I'd share.
Not cheap at £90 a wheel, but they are brilliant.
http://www.carbonelorrainebraking.co.uk
Andrew
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