[Review] Rapid Stop 800C Brake Pads

Some of you should have already known what is it that I've mentioned in this post here.

For those that is in the dark, its the Rapid Stop 800C Brake Pads.
Rapid stop brake pads is distributed by Maddriver's Garage.
You can either visit the facebook page or alternatively the official web page here for more information.

I've gotten hold of this brake pads through my trusted folks at EA Autoworks.
A many thanks to them for holding this brake pads for me.

This is how the packaging and brake pads look like in flesh.


Installation of this pads is done by myself.

After all how hard is it to replace a brake pad once you got the hang of it.
I will post up a guide on how to replace your own brake pad soon.

20 minutes later, this set is finally installed into position.


How does it look close up?


OK enough about the photo's and nonsense text.
I know you all is just waiting to know how does it perform. Is it worth it?

I've installed this brake pads just before this trip mentioned here.

So what a nice timing. I get to go on a trip and to test out this pads at the same time.

NOTE:
Remember to run in your brake pads after installation.

As I have to meet the guys at a pre-determined point, I take the journey to the meet up point as a chance to run in the brake pads.
As the highway is clear (early in the morning maaaaa), I get to accelerate and brake as and when I like and the best chance for heavy + late braking is just before the 3 toll plaza's I need to pass.

Now after running the pads in.
How does this thing bites?


How good does it bites?
It bites harder then the Rapid Stop 550C and the Pumatec 680C that I've used.
Of course la, 800C pads ma. Use logic la.

With the same pedal pressure, I am able to bring the speed of the car down much faster compared to the 2 pads.

After getting used to the pads biting feel, I began to push (as in brake later laa) bit by bit.
As expected, the pads just keep biting.
The moment my right feet applied some pressure on the brake pedal, the speedometer count goes down quickly.

Happy with the performance so far, I look forward to the downhill from Genting.

Frankly speaking, before starting the downhill, I half expected the pads to cook before the 2nd checkpoint if I am to do late braking.

With that in mind, I started the journey downhill. Those who are familiar with that area knows that there is shit-loads of bumps going downhill.
Taking that as a stopping practice, I put the pads through their paces. Braking hard and late just before the bumps.

The pads is still biting hard when I reached the first checkpoint. With this confidence, I continue to push.
Reaching the 2nd checkpoint, I am happy to say that this bugger is still biting with no sign of fading.

Now since this is a high-temp brake pads, how is the performance from cold?
My advice, becareful and remember to warm the pads up by riding the brakes when you start off from cold. Ride it for maybe a good 30 seconds or more and you are good to go.
Braking hard from cold will not slow your car as fast as you would like.

How about the noise?
Surprisingly it is not as noisy as I would expect. Apart from some "scraping/scratching" sound while reversing, there is hardly any audible noise coming from the pads at all.

Overall, I would recommend this pads to those junkies who are into super-ultra-late-ultimate braking.


Ok jokes aside, this is for those who are really into braking or are looking for a few jump in braking performance for their vehicle.
Brakes is very important as everyone can go fast, BUT can they stop faster?
:)

A rough measurement in comparison to the Pumatec 680c brake pads stopping power, I can bring a Satria Neo from 100-0 a good car length earlier.
NOTE:
This is just a rough test (butt dyno style). It is not official. I take the tiang lampu as comparison.

The price for this is easily much more then the regular Rapid Stop 550C and Pumatec 680C brake pads.
Its up to you to think if it is worth it or not.

For me, I feel that this set of brake pads somehow bites more then what my tyre can grip causing the ABS to engage almost everytime I do hard braking.
Not that I am complaining as I am loving every minute of it.





Where to buy?
Contact Drex Chan laaaaaaaaaaaaaa.