1966 Crown Coupe, 2016 200 S AWD, 1962 Lark Daytona V8.
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Welcome to Allpar. The 300m already has good large vented discs. Front (and to a lesser extent, rear) pad material is an important choice to make. Fronts do about 80% of your stopping.
Hard, metallic brake pads will last a long time but not 'grip' as well as cause longer braking distances. They tend to be harsh on rotors and often outlast the rotors.
Softer, semi-metallic or organic pads will grip better, have a shorter life, make more dust, but tend to be gentle on rotors.
A good compromise for me is the ceramic brake pads that seem to have the best attributes of all. A lot less black dust too.
The power brake booster has to have a good closed throttle vacuum supply and no internal leaks.
A good 2nd opinion can't hurt either. Many brake shops will offer a free road test/4 wheel brake inspection and check the caliper-apply balance at all 4 wheels.
Hard, metallic brake pads will last a long time but not 'grip' as well as cause longer braking distances. They tend to be harsh on rotors and often outlast the rotors.
Softer, semi-metallic or organic pads will grip better, have a shorter life, make more dust, but tend to be gentle on rotors.
A good compromise for me is the ceramic brake pads that seem to have the best attributes of all. A lot less black dust too.
The power brake booster has to have a good closed throttle vacuum supply and no internal leaks.
A good 2nd opinion can't hurt either. Many brake shops will offer a free road test/4 wheel brake inspection and check the caliper-apply balance at all 4 wheels.