NeRV
13-05-2006, 01:37 PM
Ok guys I have purchased some ENDLESS VN9500 front pads for my EG hatch from egSi so I thought id write a review about it, for those who are interested in upgrading brake pads.
The installation of these front pads weren’t hard at all, since trav the wrenchin pro did it for me, the pads fitted nicely into the calipers just like OEM.
For installation guide DIY style Click Here (http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=35273)
First Impression: When I first took this car out for a fun run it was nice and subtle, it actually felt like an OEM front pad, nice and smooth, no squeaks or squeals, it certainly helps stop the car better then my OEM pads, I remembered at a certain speed (on track of course) with OEM pads, my car had a problem slowing down, but with these pads at the same certain speed, it has no troubles slowing down.
These pads are the type where it feels normal on normal day driving basis, but when you start working them and warm them up, they feel really good, I took the car through some twisties and it certainly inspires for late braking with confidence. Also these pads come in this nice baby blue colour, that I think looks pretty cool lol
Downside: I don’t know what is it… but trav has ENDLESS VN8500’s and his wheels doesn’t seem to have much brake dust, unless he cleans his wheels a lot =P, but on mine, a weeks worth of normal driving can make my wheels look gunmetal’ish from all the brake dust. So if you have light coloured wheels, such as white and you don’t mind cleaning them every now and then, then these pads are cool, but if you’re the type that fusses over brake dust amount then maybe look for another type of pads. But I will be fixing this brake dust problem by painting my wheels a darker colour lol
Pics =)
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b198/NeRV07/Image006Small.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b198/NeRV07/Image007Small.jpg
Endless Dog =D
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b198/NeRV07/Image012Small.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b198/NeRV07/Image014Small.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b198/NeRV07/Image016Small.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b198/NeRV07/Image017Small.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b198/NeRV07/Image018Small.jpg
Sorry for photo qaulity for they are from my phone.
Also please note that the amount of brake dust on my wheels are from a weeks worth of normal driving + one day of twisties =)
Special Thanks to trav who gave me a good deal on these pads and helped me install them, and also thanks for the fun twisty run =D
Thanks for reading
NeRV
The installation of these front pads weren’t hard at all, since trav the wrenchin pro did it for me, the pads fitted nicely into the calipers just like OEM.
For installation guide DIY style Click Here (http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=35273)
First Impression: When I first took this car out for a fun run it was nice and subtle, it actually felt like an OEM front pad, nice and smooth, no squeaks or squeals, it certainly helps stop the car better then my OEM pads, I remembered at a certain speed (on track of course) with OEM pads, my car had a problem slowing down, but with these pads at the same certain speed, it has no troubles slowing down.
These pads are the type where it feels normal on normal day driving basis, but when you start working them and warm them up, they feel really good, I took the car through some twisties and it certainly inspires for late braking with confidence. Also these pads come in this nice baby blue colour, that I think looks pretty cool lol
Downside: I don’t know what is it… but trav has ENDLESS VN8500’s and his wheels doesn’t seem to have much brake dust, unless he cleans his wheels a lot =P, but on mine, a weeks worth of normal driving can make my wheels look gunmetal’ish from all the brake dust. So if you have light coloured wheels, such as white and you don’t mind cleaning them every now and then, then these pads are cool, but if you’re the type that fusses over brake dust amount then maybe look for another type of pads. But I will be fixing this brake dust problem by painting my wheels a darker colour lol
Pics =)
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b198/NeRV07/Image006Small.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b198/NeRV07/Image007Small.jpg
Endless Dog =D
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b198/NeRV07/Image012Small.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b198/NeRV07/Image014Small.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b198/NeRV07/Image016Small.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b198/NeRV07/Image017Small.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b198/NeRV07/Image018Small.jpg
Sorry for photo qaulity for they are from my phone.
Also please note that the amount of brake dust on my wheels are from a weeks worth of normal driving + one day of twisties =)
Special Thanks to trav who gave me a good deal on these pads and helped me install them, and also thanks for the fun twisty run =D
Thanks for reading
NeRV