Brake Pad Comparison

[Ubryaj]

DDM Works pictures aren't coming up for me that were posted on here but they're working on Google. http://www.google.com/imgres?q=ddmworks+sonic+rotors&hl=en&sa=X&tbo=d&rlz=1C5CHFA_enUS504US504&biw=1278&bih=614&tbm=isch&tbnid=4lNmN67Xhm2t3M:&imgrefurl=http://www.sonicownersforum.com/forum/t2011/&docid=lhS960wmsi7U9M&imgurl=http://ddmworks.com/top_secret_stuff/Sonic/suspension/DSC06289.jpg&w=640&h=480&ei=TnL1UI6gFOj22QXb6YHoDQ&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=706&vpy=134&dur=390&hovh=175&hovw=233&tx=84&ty=66&sig=115028218530078007808&page=1&tbnh=138&tbnw=182&start=0&ndsp=22&ved=1t:429,r:4,s:0,i:96

 

[Ubryaj]

For the brake fluid this is basically what I should do? Do I need to pull the ABS fuse or anything? Change Brake Fluid - Subaru WRX STi - YouTube

 

[ThatTmoGuy]

When it comes time to bleed the brakes and fill up with a better fluid I'll be using a power bleeder.

Motive Products #1 Selling DIY Brake Bleeder

 

[Ubryaj]

My question is, do we need to activate the ABS to get ALL of the old fluid out?

 

[$ub$onic]

No

 

[Ubryaj]

Switched my rotors around and changed the brake fluid. Wasn't hard. Also adjusted the drums up some. Just a few turns. My e brake doesn't pull up as far now which is nice. Also nice to have smooth braking again.

 

[Dave@ddmworks]

Make sure to get the pads bedded in all the way and lets see how it came out!

 

[Ubryaj]

I did what the Hawk pad box said, 6-10 stops from 35-40 then 2 from 45-50ish. Never came to a complete stop. Not sure if that's the best bed in procedure...

 

[Dave@ddmworks]

I did what the Hawk pad box said, 6-10 stops from 35-40 then 2 from 45-50ish. Never came to a complete stop. Not sure if that's the best bed in procedure...

That will work just fine.

 

[slitzell]

Im installing my pads and rotors tomorrow...cant wait

 

[slitzell]

New rotors/pads installed

 

[Ubryaj]

Looks good. Yours are on the right way! I like the Drag wheels too. I like a simple, not flashy wheel.

 

[lambertsonic]

Nice set up ! How do you like the hankook ventus tires ?

 

[american_tuner]

New rotors/pads installed

Nice setup

 

[slitzell]

Nice set up ! How do you like the hankook ventus tires ?

So far so good but when i get new tires im gonna go bf goodrich

 

[$ub$onic]

Y bf Goodwrench?

 

[slitzell]

I miss having the g force kdw. They grip much better and the tread is sexy

 

[$ub$onic]

I'll have to look into them I've always had good luck with cooper tires

 

[JohnT]

I was hoping for the HP+ but I ordered greenstuffs because they could get her next week when I need them. I prefer greenstuffs for their initial bite vs the HPS.

Anyway, one oddity I noticed was that EBC has two options for the Cruze, one for the 10.9" rotor and one for the 11.8" rotor. The sonic uses a 10.9" rotor, but the pad listed for the Sonic (Aveo) is listed as same one for the Cruze 11.8" rotor - DP22065

Hawk lists one pad for all.

Which Greenstuffs did ya'll test. I assume the 11.8"Cruze/Sonic pads have a bit more surface area but all should fit?

 

[Dave@ddmworks]

I was hoping for the HP+ but I ordered greenstuffs because they could get her next week when I need them. I prefer greenstuffs for their initial bite vs the HPS.

Anyway, one oddity I noticed was that EBC has two options for the Cruze, one for the 10.9" rotor and one for the 11.8" rotor. The sonic uses a 10.9" rotor, but the pad listed for the Sonic (Aveo) is listed as same one for the Cruze 11.8" rotor - DP22065

Hawk lists one pad for all.

Which Greenstuffs did ya'll test. I assume the 11.8"Cruze/Sonic pads have a bit more surface area but all should fit?

It is the same part number between the Sonic and the Cruze with the 11.8" rotors.

Also, Hawk just released HP Plus brake pads!! :banana: :banana:

They are listed on our site, in stock and ready to ship!

Sonic Hawk Brake Pads