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steve99

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Anyone have any opinions about organic or semi-metallic brake pads for a stock brake system on a 79 TR7? (And no they have not killed any body yet either).
 
Steve, since the 7 is a little weak on brakes I would go with semi-metalic pads and two brand new rotors. They are so cheap that turning them is a bad option that leaves them thin and prone to warpage.......(in my experience at least)
MD(mad dog)
 
I would definitely agree on that. Semi-metallic will give you a much better stop on a stock system. I used to change shoes often on my 7 and found that the semi-metallic was much better.
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try the EBC kevlar pads i have them on my 8 very little fade and great stoping power also the metal brake lines..
 
I also use kevlar pads on my TR7, and a set of cross drilled rotors. seemed to help. haven't upgraded to steel flexible hoses yet (soon).
 
I put semi-metallic pads on my -7 this past year, and they do seem to be better than the stock ones. Just be sure to get the shims and the silicone "brake grease" as I had one heck of a squealing problem at first.
 
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