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Brake pads for 365 GTB/4 and other vintage models

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  1. TTR

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    #1 TTR, Oct 13, 2022
    I've been wondering if any of the more experienced mechanics/restorers/shops or owners have compiled any reference data on currently available brake pads for "vintage" Ferraris, like a Daytona, and would be willing to share or offer recommendations on their effectiveness and other pros or cons ?
    For example, which brand/type would cause less dusting, etc ?
     
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  2. DWR46

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    #2 DWR46, Oct 14, 2022
    Timo: In the past we used Repco Metal Master pads on Daytona's, with great success. Low dust and not hard on rotors. I believe they may be no longer available. For the last 5-7 years, we have had super results with Hawk Ceramic pads on a variety of cars. They are a "street" pad, and have VERY little dust. Also totally quiet.
     
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    #3 TTR, Oct 14, 2022
    Thanks Dyke !
    Initial online search into Hawk or Repco didn’t provide results for Daytona, but I’ll call Hawk next week to see if they make them.
     
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    #4 DWR46, Oct 14, 2022
    For Hawk, you will need to match the Daytona pads to a more common Mercedes, etc., pad to get the current Hawk part number. I do not think there is anything unique about the Daytona pad. It is a standard ATE pad used in other cars also.
     
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    #5 lancia, Oct 14, 2022
    Hi Dyke, Do you have the similar brand recommendations for 275 Dunlop caliper pads, if available? By chance do you have experience with Porterfield R4-S compound pads for street use - these were once suggested to me? Best, Chris
     
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    #6 DWR46, Oct 15, 2022
    Chris: I am sure Hawk makes the Ceramic pad in the 275 sizes, as they are also used in various British cars. You may have to match them to a common British pad. I want to be careful in speaking about the Porterfield R4-S pads. Contact me by PM.
     
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    #7 swift53, Oct 15, 2022
    For Dino,

    I found Porterfield Racing to be quite the pad. Mind you no personal experience, as none run :)

    Regards, Alberto
     
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    #8 lancia, Oct 15, 2022
    Thanks Dyke, PM sent
     
  9. daytonaman

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    #9 daytonaman, Oct 16, 2022
    Daytona fronts have same profile as some BMW and Benz but they are 20mm thick vs Daytona 15mm I guess due to the thickness of discs.
    20mm can be machined down to 15mm commonly done
     

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