Race Brakes Rb74 Disc Pad Opinions Please .

[discopotato03]

Hi all , can anyone tell me the differences to expect going from Std disc pads on an R33GTST to RB74 pads .

I have not used anything special in the way of pads in the past so what would be different ?

Cheers A .

[LBR33]

I personally havnt used them but they are a much higher temp pad so after some enthusiastic driving you should experance less brake fad

[Bunta]

I experienced much better breaking when I made the change..also far more resistance to break fade with heat...they are freaking dusty but!

[djr81]

Hi all , can anyone tell me the differences to expect going from Std disc pads on an R33GTST to RB74 pads .

I have not used anything special in the way of pads in the past so what would be different ?

Cheers A .

The RB74 is a harder pad. It will put up with higher peak temps when braking without fade (reltive to a standard pad). It will also squeal more when cold.

Having used them I would point you in the direction of the Ferodo range instead - particularly the DS 2500 which is a better pad than the RB74.

[Bl4cK32]

I installed rb74's with gtr calipers in my r32 and it made a noticable difference.

I used the copper grease, with new std anti sequal shims and it doesnt squeal hot or cold..

My usage is mainly street with a small amount of hard breaking every now and then...

[BHDave]

Less initial bite once bedded in but increased resistance to fade when you are having a go. I had them in my r32 for a fair while for daily driving duties and never had any issue with stopping quickly if required. I found they did eventually start to feel a bit ordinary once very hot but they still pulled the car up well, just not confidence inspiring.

They are a good all rounder and good value for money.

[Craved]

have used them for the last 3-4 years in my 33, havent needed to change to others

doing 1:15's around wakefield for full 20 minute sessions and never had an issue with them pulling up, slight change of pedal feel after 20 mins but thats more than likely due to older brake fluid that has done alot of track days without a change.

this is running with dba4000 rotors without slots (long story)

[JimX]

I used them on my 33GTS and I really liked them even though I never took it to a track. When cold they are only marginally not as good, and by the time I've done 1-2 normal stops (like at the end of my street and first intersection after) they would be warm enough to feel great.

The front right wheel was the only one that squealed, I'd clean the brakes and it'd be fine for awhile but come back, in the end I realised it was because of one of the pistons binding slightly causing uneven pad wear on that corner. I was going to overhaul it when I changed the pads the first time but no one had the kit.

Since then Racebrakes had the kit in stock and I overhauled the caliper and never had any squeals since. That's just street driving and weekend twisties driving though, I don't know if they get noisy when they get uber hot.

[Cubes]

Whats the price difference between the Ferodo DS2500 and RB74?

[Russco]

RB74 pads on mine went off after 3 laps of QR, certainly a better pad than standard but not that flash for circuit.