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[The Batman]

has anyone tried both? which do you recommend many thanks

[siztenboots]

rc6 are ear screechingly loud

[The Batman]

So is a supercharger

[zx9rjason]

I have RC5+ and they are superb...only seem to squeal at low speed occasionaly.

[VIX]

Has anyone not liked RC5+? Anyone had excessive disc wear using them?

[The Batman]

Do a search

[siztenboots]

Has anyone not liked RC5+? Anyone had excessive disc wear using them?

mot test said the fronts pads were low, but a years use is what I expected with mileage and track use I do. When I replaced them they really were okay in my eyes, maybe just one corner set a bit close, will keep them as spares.

re:disk wear , nothing unusual checking with my micrometer , if anything much more consistent in the temperature and much less cementite on this set of disks

[fiveoclock]

I've had both with standard discs. RC6 are vicious, I really noticed the difference over RC5+. RC6 seemed to have more initial bite if you like and I'm on the brakes for a shorter time. Overheated the RC5+, not been able to do that with the RC6. RC6 are very noisy though, they rattle in the calipers, haven't been able to stop that. They sound like metal on metal when you use them and the squeal when you put the brakes on when reversing is earsplitting , they really hack into the discs too but they last ages. Lots of metal filings on the wheels!!!!!

[Fangio]

On my second set of RC6 front and running RC5+ rear. Car is primarily for track use but driven to the track. The 6s are very noisy when cold, which is all the time on road use. Quickly warm on track and are without doubt the best pad I've ever used on track. Last much longer than previous Pagid RS14s with much better and more controllable braking performance. No special bedding in process required either. I have not noticed any excessive disk wear using standard disks. If you are mainly an on road user I'd go with the RC5+ instead of the RC6.

[VIX]

Thanks all - except to Joe, obviously, although congratulations on learning a new word.

[WrightStuff]

I've had both with standard discs. RC6 are vicious, I really noticed the difference over RC5+. RC6 seemed to have more initial bite if you like and I'm on the brakes for a shorter time. Overheated the RC5+, not been able to do that with the RC6. RC6 are very noisy though, they rattle in the calipers, haven't been able to stop that. They sound like metal on metal when you use them and the squeal when you put the brakes on when reversing is earsplitting , they really hack into the discs too but they last ages. Lots of metal filings on the wheels!!!!!

Mark, how did you find removing brake dust with the RC6s ? I've got PFs on the front and those wheels are now knackered due to evil brake dust tbh but thinking of replacing the worn RC5s on the rear with RC6s next time. Not quite ready to do PF all round and destroy my rears too!

Chris

Edited by WrightStuff, 18 August 2012 - 01:51 PM.

[GeorgeBC]

Get the PF ordered Chris just get all 4 wheels refurbed at the same time. Ive just ordered a new set of 01 fronts and 97 rears.

[WrightStuff]

Get the PF ordered Chris just get all 4 wheels refurbed at the same time. Ive just ordered a new set of 01 fronts and 97 rears.

How much to refurb a set of tds George ? Presume they (who?) can do the satin black ones ?

[GeorgeBC]

Cheaper than a set of pads so dont worry about it. Prices vary where ever you go but theres loads of places just google somewhere close to you. I paid £50 a wheel + vat last time and that was for matt black td's which are harder to refurb because of the lacquer going shiny. No point getting the wheels refurbed until you change pads. Your car is mainly a track car anyway so get over it

[WrightStuff]

So if I am reading between the lines you are telling me to stop being a pussy ? Whats the best price you got on 01s and 97s ?

[GeorgeBC]

Yes. £267.86 delivered but im sure you could find them cheaper. They have got a lot more expensive than last time we bought them.

[chris_uk]

Cheaper than a set of pads so dont worry about it. Prices vary where ever you go but theres loads of places just google somewhere close to you. I paid £50 a wheel + vat last time and that was for matt black td's which are harder to refurb because of the lacquer going shiny. No point getting the wheels refurbed until you change pads. Your car is mainly a track car anyway so get over it

HOW fcuking MUCH!!!

i pay £1 per inch here.. regardless of finish, if i want two tone paint its £1.50 per inch

[GeorgeBC]

Prestige alloys, they come to you and do a really good job. Seen loads of badly done wheels and I know they do a good job. If paint round your neck of the woods is so cheap why is there more primer than red paint showing on the front of your car

[chris_uk]

there is no primer there boy! ... its raw fibreglass

[slindborg]

Joe, run rc6's on the inner pad and rc5+'s as the outers.... Best of both worlds