Brakes: 850: New brake pads

[scr8pdo]

Iam sure that this has been discussed many times before, Iam in need of brake pads all-round and was wondering what people would recommend,
I was thinking of keeping the standard discs so whats the best pads, I heard that police spec pads are better and good value although they create a fair ammount of dust, has anyone got the police spec pads fitted that they can give me a report on, i am not bothered about the dust as I wash the car reguarly, or any other pads that are better over standard, im not talking about fitting massive brakes Brembo discs or the like, just something a bit better than the norm, also where could I get the police pads?
Thanks in advance Ste

[RollingThunder]

I'll be fitting Police spec pads shortly - if you treat your wheels with a good sealant (see my previous post on Planet Polish Wheel Seal & Shine), then the dust will rinse off - particularly if you wash the car weekly

Pagid make the the OEM Volvo pads so don't be put off by the brand - they're quite cheap through GSF.

I've previously used Mintex pads which are excellent but very expensive. They do make a difference but maybe not enough to justify the double OEM price tag...

[scr8pdo]

Thanks for that, Rufe just sent me a PM about them I think he said about £36 if I remember right plus delivery at £7 odd, thought that was a good deal?

[bembo449]

i use mintex and i think they are very good ! i get trade though so only paid £23 for the fronts and £13 for the rears !

[thealchemyst]

dont use omp race pads not very good! just fitted some yellowstuff and although not fully bedded in yet are miles better than the omp and they were better than the standard pads
yellowstuff are quite dear though about £70 cheapest ive found

[Yosser]

I've used EBC redstuff and I was so (un)impressed I gave them away.

I now have Ferodo DS2500 up front and they seem to be pretty good.

From what everyone says I think that the standard (or police spec) pads from Rufe will be your best bet unless you want to spend over £100 on a set of pads (like Carbotech for example).

[scr8pdo]

70 notes for a set of pads?
they must be good, I had a set of pads in my Alfa cant remember what they were but when they were cold they were no good but once hot they were the bits, really good, I think i gonna go for the police spec pads, but they only do them for the front so maybe Mintex for the rear

[RollingThunder]

Originally Posted by bembo449

i use mintex and i think they are very good ! i get trade though so only paid £23 for the fronts and £13 for the rears !

I don't suppose you fancy a sideline...