Current Brake Pad recommendations

[twintrbo]

Looks like the front pads are getting a bit thin so I'm looking for upgraded replacement options. Im using it for street driving so I dont need a full race but I would like some more bite. Currently considering EBC Red, Hawk etc... Anyone have some recommendations or insight? Thanks!

 

[IAATM]

Just call up Rich Cantillo and ask him for a suggestion:

https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=1408298129497427&id=232107863535682

http://www.rotorpros.net/

He's very flexible and will build a rotor/pad combo that will work well in your situation.

 

[twintrbo]

I appreciate the reference but that may be a bit more than I was looking for. If I wanted to go all out I would go for the Speed3 swap and call it a day.

Just call up Rich Cantillo and ask him for a suggestion

https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=1408298129497427&id=232107863535682

http://www.rotorpros.net/

He's very flexible and will build a rotor/pad combo that will work well in your situation.

 

[hchia29]

Get Akebono act1044 brake pad, I got it for my 5 and it still works great.

 

[twintrbo]

Those look nice but Tire Rack rates them a 2 out of 5 on stopping power on their web site so I'll have to pass. I really want something more aggressive than stock.

Get Akebono act1044 brake pad, I got it for my 5 and it still works great.

 

[MarkVII88]

When the time comes for me to replace my OEM rotors and pads I think I'm going with these parts.

Mazda5 Rear Disc: Centric High Carbon Cryo-treated Plain (125.45067CRY)

Mazda5 Front Disc: Centric High Carbon Cryo-treated Plain (125.45069CRY

CENTRIC 30910950 StopTech Street Performance Brake Pads - para aramid friction material
CENTRIC 30910440 StopTech Street Performance Brake Pads - para aramid friction material