best brake pads for DB9 - less dust!

[mrpseudonym]

Hi all..previous threads on this topic seemed old, so thought I would see if anything has changed in the last 2 years..

I am looking for new pads for my DB9, with less dust than the OEM pads, but I would still like to use the wear sensor..has anyone had any success in finding pads that fit this criteria?

[tonyhall38]

Red or yellow stuff brake pads....had red in my db9.... Worked a treat

[mikey k]

US guys seems to like Porterfield RS4s
I had them on my S2000 and liked them

[BravoV8V]

mikey k said:

US guys seems to like Porterfield RS4s
I had them on my S2000 and liked them

I've got the RS4s on my V8V. (I'm in the UK). Definitely less dust than the OEM Pagids and performance is improved.

They can be a bugger to stop squealing though.

[Johnny42]

I'd be interested in a low dust option for a Vantage but EBC only seem to make yellowstuff for my year, these claim a similar dust level to OE parts. (Aston seems to have changed the calipers over the years but I'm not sure when, I'm guessing the models use the same brakes within the same model year though?)

Does anyone know of a website that lists all available pads/manufacturers for a specific model? That actually works? Ebcbrakesdirect.com suggests yellowstuff only for Vantage and DB9's but obviously they do make redstuff to fit, it's almost like they don't want to sell us anything.

Edited by Johnny42 on Saturday 7th February 11:19

[danieldenham]

Hi

In the past I've used Ferodo's DS2000 pads (which I now believe are called DS Performance Brake Pads) and they were amazing in all cars (Impreza, M6 & even a boring Civic).
Ferodo DS2000

DaemonTweaks have the DS2500 which are the Ferodo track pad:
DaemonTweaks

Dan



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[Gavc]

I have Porterfield RS4's on my cars and can say minimal dust compared to OEM. Now available in UK, before I used to get them from USA. Highly recommend.

[mikey k]

Johnny
The front calipers changed on MY12.25 cars
The rear remains the same

[Johnny42]

Thanks Mikey, I suspected so because I can't find anything to fit. I'm still looking...

[huggy1]

I wouldn't care if my alloys looked like the inside of a chimney, as long as the brakes stopped bloody squealing.

[Zuman]

huggy1 said:

I wouldn't care if my alloys looked like the inside of a chimney, as long as the brakes stopped bloody squealing.

I referred to this in another thread recently, but BG Stop Squeal is nothing short of amazing. Look for it on eBay or Amazon. It's one of the most satisfying automotive products I've bought in years.

[mikey k]

Johnny42 said:

Thanks Mikey, I suspected so because I can't find anything to fit. I'm still looking...

Porterfield offer the RS4s for the newer fronts

[huggy1]

I've had a good search but can't seem to find anyone selling this in the UK. I'll call BG today, hopefully this will be the end of my hell.

Zuman said:

huggy1 said:

I wouldn't care if my alloys looked like the inside of a chimney, as long as the brakes stopped bloody squealing.

I referred to this in another thread recently, but BG Stop Squeal is nothing short of amazing. Look for it on eBay or Amazon. It's one of the most satisfying automotive products I've bought in years.

[GlynV8]

huggy1 said:

I've had a good search but can't seem to find anyone selling this in the UK. I'll call BG today, hopefully this will be the end of my hell.

This seller is in Sheffield:

link

[Zuman]

huggy1 said:

I've had a good search but can't seem to find anyone selling this in the UK. I'll call BG today, hopefully this will be the end of my hell.

Zuman said:

huggy1 said:

I wouldn't care if my alloys looked like the inside of a chimney, as long as the brakes stopped bloody squealing.

I referred to this in another thread recently, but BG Stop Squeal is nothing short of amazing. Look for it on eBay or Amazon. It's one of the most satisfying automotive products I've bought in years.

The application is simple. 1)Remove your pads (there's a YouTube tutorial on changing Vantage pads, and the DB9 is the same); 2) If the pads are used, rough up the surface with a wire brush to allow the Stop Squeal to soak in; 3) Shake up the Stop Squeal bottle WITH THE CAP ON; 4) Carefully drip the Stop Squeal onto the FRONT surface of the pads (I took about thirty minutes to apply almost a full bottle per pad... it can be very messy, so protect the area you're working on from splatter!); 5) After the black liquid had soaked in, reinstall the pads, and you're good to go. I LOVE this stuff!

[huggy1]

Thanks Zuman and Glyn. Spoke to BG today, they will send out a bottle no probs, cost is about a tenner all in. I'll have a go and review but will not apply until late March at the earliest. Andy at BG told me the best way to apply is to pour into a flat container and sit the pads face down in it for as long as you can, up to 3 days if you can. I can probably manage overnight. He didn't mention roughing up the face of the pads but I'll probably have a go as well.

[rich83]

mikey k said:

Johnny
The front calipers changed on MY12.25 cars
The rear remains the same

Any more info regarding the actual change?

[mikey k]

rich83 said:

mikey k said:

Johnny
The front calipers changed on MY12.25 cars
The rear remains the same

Any more info regarding the actual change?

Have a read of this one

http://www.6speedonline.com/forums/aston-martin/33...

[mrpseudonym]

thanks for the feedback all..based on the comments, and the availability to procure out here in the convict settlement, looks like EBC redstuff will be the best option.

Now the question is can I get away with just doing the fronts, or do I have to do all 4 at the same time. All four would obviously be preferable but I have 80% left on the OEM rears and its seems a waste if I am not compromising safety.

[rich83]

I honestly wouldn't do anywhere near ebc for brakes.

What about pagid rs4-2 or rs29... Really good pads.