Really? Do you remember if it was the same 912 compound, or if it was a different one?
It's entirely possible that I wasn't braking enough to really use up the pads. It was a long time ago and my driving has come a long way since then.
Really? Do you remember if it was the same 912 compound, or if it was a different one?
It's entirely possible that I wasn't braking enough to really use up the pads. It was a long time ago and my driving has come a long way since then.
Roger Maeda - #7 ITS Honda Prelude Si
South Jersey Region
I'd be lying if I told you I remembered for sure... I went and checked their site to see if I recognized the compound. The "kelated metallic" term definitely rings a bell but that just means it was either the 912 or 913 *or* maybe a discontinued compound?? I think it would have been circa 2007-ish so things could certainly have changed since then though.
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Gotcha. That's pretty interesting actually. Makes me want to find a rear drum car to try them on now.
Just for reference, I had those shoes around '09 or '10, right before I switched to the Prelude.
Roger Maeda - #7 ITS Honda Prelude Si
South Jersey Region
That's pretty interesting actually
Bump for front pad recommendations. I used Hawk Blues which I found fine in feel and had great life. Then went to DTC60 and they went to shit halfway through the ARRC, they felt great for like a session and a half. I'll run a half used set of Blues for the ice, but want to try something new for the Spring.
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Will
If you're going to stay w/ Hawk, go with the DTC70. IMHO, they perform almost exactly like the 60's except they don't go away.
A lot of us, however, have moved to Raybestos ST-43's, which are custom cut by Porterfield. They wear like iron, have a large temp range, and you'll never have to worry about bending backing plates, because they're waterjetted from NASCAR pads. Having used them for years on the CRX, that's what I plan on using with the new race car (a '96 Civic EX).
Gregg Ginsberg
'96 Civic EX -- MARRS ITA #72
WDCR-SCCA Rookie of the Year 2003
MARRS ITA/T3 Drivers rep
Thanks a lot Gregg. I'll call Raceshopper to inquire about the ST-43, I'm in no way married to the Hawks. I just want something that'll work and be consistent.
The backing plate was the issue on the DTC60, one pad had a palpable bend to it, like 3/8", and tremendous wear.
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