Upgraded brake pads

[gareth h]

I know the APs are the way to go, but they are a little way down my priority list at the moment, has anybody experimented with different pads in a VXR? were they any good? Or do I just wait and save the pennies?
Thanks
Gareth

[silentmonkey]

Roger at Monkfish has some uprated pads. Don't know what the cost are though. You can get his number from th FAQ's

[OLYC]

£95 for fronts £50 for rears according to their banner.

[gareth h]

Any one tried them?

[mackie1]

I believe V8 EOL has some

[V8 EOL]

They are fab. Obviously not as good as APs but I can do 4 x 100 to 0 stops in a row and they are still holding good and firm with little fade.

The only slight downside is the inital takeup is a bit poor but once there is heat in to them they stop mucho better than standard. I can 100% recommend them.

Monkfish did all 4 corners for ~£210 fitted. Good price, nice people, nice playstation, nice DVD player, nice tea and nice chairs. Bargin at half the price.

[HSV FAN]

I also had Performance Friction pads done on all four corners by the guys at Monkfish. I agree first take up is slightly better but once warm and the second bite is miles better. Havent had any fade and I live on a ridge.
Havent had any of that horrible squealing I had with the old pads either. Price is on the sticky. Thanks Monkfish fantastic job
Have to go back to get the extras!! tea, DVD, playstation etc.. 100% recommend aswell
Roger do you have a price for the dampers yet?