[Review] Pumatec Perform 680C Brake Pads

If you guys remember earlier I posted that my brake system need a replacement?
Here to refresh your memory.

Fortunately, even though the disc is in a bad condition, it is still very much workable.
So instead of the entire system, just the brake pads need changing.

The reason why I keep getting the metal scrubbing sound is because my brake pads is way thinner then this.


My usual choice will be Rapid Stop 550c brake pads.


But this time, instead of choosing my usual choice, I decided to give Pumatec Perform brake pads a try.

This Pumatec Perform brake pads is rated at 680C as compared to Rapid Stop 550C.

The packaging.






Fitting the pads is standard procedure. Take out the old pads and in with the new.
Easy as 1 2 3.
I will post up soon on how you can DIY.

The pads upon fitted on my car.


Now is the part everyone is waiting for. How does it perform?

Generally as we "petrolheads" know, the higher the maximum temp of a brake pad, the poorer the performance from cold.
This is no difference. It take slightly longer to warm it up as compared to Rapid Stop.

I have to remind myself every morning to warm my brake pads as I am leaving my house in order not to repeat the history where I almost rear ended my neighbor car while she is reversing out from her porch.

I stomp on the brakes and yet my car is still moving forward as compared to Rapid Stop where my car stop on the dot.
PHEW !!
So I suggest to those who are forgetful, paste a note on your windscreen.
LOL
Just kidding.

Anyway lets get back on track.

I had a chance to bring this pad for some serious braking trip to my usual test "track". Those in the know will know what I meant by test "track"

With the pads warmed up, I can brake later and harder going into corners compared to Rapid Stop due to the Pumatec Pads higher temp rating and also the composition of the material used.

I felt that this Pumatec Pads has more bite when compared to Rapid Stop because I just need to "tap" instead of "press" to slow the car down.
Maybe its just my car as I have yet to try other Satria Neo with the same pads.

Upon completion of the first half of the "track", the pads is still biting even after some hard abuse although the first half of the "track" did not really tax the brakes much.

Taking a short half-time break, its time then to complete the second half of the "track".
This is where the braking system of any vehicle will be tested to the max.

And I can say this brake pads pass with flying colors as when I reach the second checkpoint, the brake is still biting and stopping the car. No brake fade at all when compared to the previous Rapid Stop when driven the same way, I will experience brake fade by the time I reach the first checkpoint.

So the conclusion is?
Would I recommend this brake pads?
Yes I would IF the driver of the car like hard and late braking.
Just remember to warm it up first.

IF they are just a regular driver looking for slightly better braking capability compared to stock, the Rapid Stop pads will do just fine.

Cheers.
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