Thread: Best brake pad for braking performance

I always fit Bendix pads, work well, no squeal, virtually no brake dust.

Originally Posted by edddo

My D1 stops ok but just ok.
Solid rotors.
Soon I am likely to be towing a light unbraked camper weighing about 400kg.
Are there any brake pads that perform better than others as I would like to improve my braking by 10 to 20% for towing safety if I can.
I am ok with faster wear if that is necessary.
Thanks

Fit some defender caliper set ups

I've got the TRW/Lucas pads on mine and it stops very good though I've renewed or rebuilt every bit of the braking system except for the hard lines. I got them from MR auto and they said they are good but don't bring them back if they squeal. I put some anti squeal paste on when fitting and haven't heard a peep out of them.

Originally Posted by rangieman

Fit some defender caliper set ups

With the matching vented rotors .

My camper trailer is 450kg but loaded probably 50-550kg and apart from driving thru windy roads i dont find the braking too bad, drive to the conditions and allow extra braking distance and you'll be fine.

Originally Posted by loanrangie

With the matching vented rotors .

My camper trailer is 450kg but loaded probably 50-550kg and apart from driving thru windy roads i dont find the braking too bad, drive to the conditions and allow extra braking distance and you'll be fine.

or move to WA where every road is straight.

Originally Posted by Fausto79

or move to WA where every road is straight.

Too boring .

Have you checked the existing system is working properly? Parts like brake booster and rubber lines are getting pretty old.

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I tow 500 kg regularly on a stock D1 and hardly notice it. I've replaced booster and vacuum pump (several times). Pads are fairly standard - Bendix I think. Front rotors have been replaced with stock.

When did you last change fluid? That can help, mainly by flushing any rubbish out of the cylinders.

1.5t braked is a different matter, but mainly engine power on the 300 Tdi (I wouldn't say that's too bad either).

One is a 16 ft catamaran, the other a 24 ft trimaran so both very large profile and wind resistance.