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Old 08-04-2010, 02:46 PM
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PBR Brake Pads - Not So Good

Okay, you guys were right.
I tried the PBR no-dust pads, and initially raved about 99% less dust with very little difference in pedal feel.

Well, after 15k miles, the pads still looked as thick as new - BUT MY ROTORS WERE TRASHED.

First thing I noticed was the car kinda moved up and down when stopping at low speeds. Then it vibrated the wheel out of your hands if you tapped the brakes at high speed - 60-70 MPH. I thought I had a tire coming apart.
I pulled the pads, and they had worn so unevenly on the rotors that there was a huge hump in the center of one rotor surface. Thickness of the rotor varied 2mm across the brake contact area!!!

So, installed new rotors and Pagid pads. All is now good again, except for the dust of course.

No more PBR for me, you were right.

DG
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