It seems that people looking to upgrade their brakes on here, tend to go with the USDM products such as Carbotech, Hawk pads, stoptech rotors, etc.

Haven't really seen anyone use the JDM stuff such as Spoon calipers/brakes, Endless braking systems, Project Mu pads.... I know that the USDM stuff is cheaper, but are they better? Because whenever I see specs of Japanese cars, no one uses Hawks. Alot however, use Endless.

Are they all equivalent and just comes down to a matter of cost? Or is one better than the other? On my previous vehicle, I used Brembo rotors and Hawk pads but mainly because they were tried and true, and relatively inexpensive. Looking to upgrade when my stockers get worn, and am looking for tested opinions from people that have used both types of products (JDM and USDM).

 

82 views and no one has any technical information?

 

I'm curious as well...

 

I haven't looked into to it too much...but when I my brakes do need replacing, I'll probably be going with the Stoptech Stage II, just cause of the price...only 6-7 hundred and you get Slotted Rotors (stock size...but stock braking is pretty good isn't it?) Better, "stickier" pads, stainless lines, and a higher temp boiling fluid. To me thats a great upgrade unless you are planning for doing major track events.

As far as USDM and JDM...?

 

OK, I'll bite. Why do you need to change the brakes at all? What problem are you experiencing?

 

I'm not experiencing any problems (don't know if others are that are reading this) but eventually brakes need to be replaced since they are a wearable item. I, like others, are looking into the option of upgrading brakes (whether it be rotors, pads, etc) when it is time to change them out.

As I stated in the original post, I am exploring the differences between the JDM aftermarket brake upgrades and the USDM aftermarket brake upgrades. Pure and simple.

 

I don't think that just because it's JDM it's better but it's more exotic I guess, at the end of the day the pads and discs have got to be paired up right for maximum benifit, some japanese manufacters are now offering carbon pads, like the ones you get on race and very high end sports cars like Ferraris.

Most jap pads get thier influences from ciruit type races and therefore will need warming up to get it to optimal working temps, these will has less bite from cold until it's warmed up but overall stopping distances are much shorter.

 

JDM vs. US Aftermarket? JDM=Ridiculously Expensive; US=Less expensive. Stopping performance on the street? Same as stock.

Unless--and even if--you track your car, the stock brakes work just fine. Benefit to aftermarket is largely 1) more readily available pad compounds; 2) lighter weight; 3) easier brake maintenance. Bling doesn't help you stop faster.

Best brake investment you can make is $100 for ducting and some R compound tires.

 

Q: JDM vs USDM aftermarket braking, Which is better?

A: Which ever car has the better driver.

 

R compounds are WELL over 100...or was the 100 just regarding to ducting?

Also, the Stoptech Stage II upgrade is good for all these reasons...the stock brakes are great...I think we can all agree on that...so if you put slotted rotors (same size) on then your brakes will stay a little cooler, grippier brake pads will slightly improve braking performance, stainless lines will improve pedal responsiveness, and higher boiling temp brake fluid will reduce the risk of brake fade (due to boiling fluid) allowing longer agressive use of the brakes...