Originally I posted a question about Repco Metal Masters for my Spider. I have since learned that Metal Masters are no longer available for the Spider.
I have also been thinking about upgrading to a set of Whoa brakes.
Since I will be using the Spider for spirited driving in the mountains (vs racing) I was wondering what brake pads others are using. Midwest124 offers 3 pad options: BP10, BP20, and Polymatrix-Q Pad. Which would you recommend?
Also, Midwest124 sells rotors that are 220mm vs the stock size of 227mm for 13" wheels. Is the 7mm a non-issue or should I source 227mm rotors elsewhere.
Thanks in advance.
Whoa Brakes
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WYSpider
Whoa Brakes
Last edited by WYSpider on Fri Feb 04, 2011 6:45 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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Kevin1
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Re: Whoa Brakes
A set of Whoa brakes and BP10 pads transformed the stopping on our spider. They aren't cheap but I have found them worth every penny and would reccommend them based on my experience. And Jon at midwest 124 has been very informative and helpful along the way - a part of the bargain that I consider highly valuable.
I can't comment on the other pads you mentioned, though if they have either A: more bite or B: less dust, then I think you would be even happier with them.
I can't comment on the other pads you mentioned, though if they have either A: more bite or B: less dust, then I think you would be even happier with them.
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manoa matt
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Re: Whoa Brakes
Aside from metal masters you can try Ferodo pads or EBC green stuff pads. Both are good pads and will provide a bit more bite for the stock system without breaking the bank. I had Ferodo and would reccomend them, but they produce a lot of dust, the EBC pads are supposed to be good or better and produce a lot less dust.
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TVST*R
Re: Whoa Brakes
I run the Ferodo and don't mind the excessive dust.
Mark has the Yellow Stuff pads for the spider now. I hope they are waaayyyy better than the Green Stuff which really don't get close to comparing to the Ferodo.
I plan to get the entire WHOA brake set up soon.
Mark has the Yellow Stuff pads for the spider now. I hope they are waaayyyy better than the Green Stuff which really don't get close to comparing to the Ferodo.
I plan to get the entire WHOA brake set up soon.
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WYSpider
Re: Whoa Brakes
Thanks for everybody's feedback. After an email exchange with Jon Logan I decided on going with the Whoa 13" setup with BP10 pads for mountain driving.
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TVST*R
Re: Whoa Brakes
Do forum members get a discount price from Whoa?
WYSpider wrote:Thanks for everybody's feedback. After an email exchange with Jon Logan I decided on going with the Whoa 13" setup with BP10 pads for mountain driving.